‘The UK “asylum partnership” with Rwanda is not legally binding, has not been scrutinised by parliament and does not protect the rights of asylum-seekers, the Law Society has said in evidence to the House of Lords on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the provision of an asylum arrangement.’
Law Society's Gazette, 30th August 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Human genome editing and lab-grown eggs that could theoretically allow same-sex couples to have biological children are among the anticipated scientific advances being discussed by the fertility watchdog to “future-proof” any prospective laws.’
The Guardian, 26th August 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The families of three men murdered by Stephen Port have received payments from the Met Police over its “investigatory failings”.’
BBC News, 30th August 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High Court (Administrative Court)
DF v Amtsgericht Nurnberg, Germany [2022] EWHC 2224 (Admin) (25 August 2022)
High Court (Family Division)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Pickett v Balkind [2022] EWHC 2226 (TCC) (25 August 2022)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘A Norwich Pharmacal Order (NPO) is a disclosure order available in England and Wales which allows information to be obtained from third parties who have become ‘mixed up’ in wrongdoing, helping victims to investigate, pursue those ultimately responsible and recover their losses.’
OUT-LAW.com, 25th August 2022
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘At the end of last month, Tom Coulson and Amy Armitage discussed the decision of Martlet Homes Ltd v Mulalley & Co Ltd, the first decision from the TCC on fire safety defects following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. This decision is highly significant for the construction industry, given the number of similar cases which are either progressing through the courts or at the pre-action stage. Although the judge emphasised the fact-specific nature of the dispute, this decision provided some insight on the court’s likely approach to some of the significant issues that affect cladding disputes.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog , 24th August 2022
‘Sony has been overcharging PlayStation gamers for six years, a new legal claim alleges, and could be forced to pay almost £5bn in damages if the claim succeeds.’
The Guardian, 22nd August 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Jaime Turner rounds up the most interesting and relevant public law cases.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th August 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Lisa Edmunds summarises four decisions about proportionality in adoption cases and sets out the takeaway points for everyday practice.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th August 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The High Court has refused a leading law firm an injunction to stop an opposing party making a use of a document it disclosed by mistake that cast doubt on an expert’s independence.’
Legal Futures, 26th August 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Inspired by the centenary of Dr Ivy Williams, the first woman to be called to the Bar in England and Wales, we interviewed Lady Justice Nicola Davies and Tribunal Judge Safia Iman as they spoke with one another about their experiences as women in the judiciary.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 23rd August 2022
Source: www.judiciary.uk
‘Nicola Rowling, Professional Support Lawyer, Emily Elvin-Poole, Associate and Caitlin Levins, Trainee Solicitor at Mills & Reeve LLP consider the most important news and case law relating to financial remedies during July 2022.’
Family Law Week, 23rd August 2022
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘The police watchdog has ruled out an investigation into the Metropolitan police’s treatment of an athlete who was pulled over in his car by seven armed officers.’
The Guardian, 25th August 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Dominic Raab was accused by a senior Parole Board official of making a “difficult job next to impossible” after making big policy changes without notice, newly uncovered documents show.’
The Guardian, 26th August 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Only 21 foreign nationals have been removed from the UK under post-Brexit “inadmissibility” rules on asylum, Home Office figures show.’
BBC News, 25th August 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘UK businesses have been warned to expect a crackdown on furlough fraud by one legal expert, after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) revealed that almost 14,000 whistleblowers had come forward with information about misuse of the scheme.’
OUT-LAW.com, 24th August 2022
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Lawyers have reacted with scepticism at the suggestion that Lord Chancellor Dominic Raab wants to “extend” higher rights of audience to more criminal defence solicitors.’
Legal Futures, 25th August 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a two-year-old who died in a gas explosion in Lancashire.’
BBC News, 24th August 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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