UK data protection reforms announcement imminent – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK government has said it expects to outline its plans for reform to data protection law this month.’
OUT-LAW.com, 14th June 2022
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
What is the European Court of Human Rights? Key questions as Rwanda flight grounded – The Independent
‘The first deportation flight of migrants to Rwanda was cancelled at the last minute on Tuesday night following interventions from the European Court of Human Rights.’
The Independent, 15th June 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ronan Cormacain: Does the Vienna Convention provide a legal off-ramp for unilaterally changing the Northern Ireland Protocol? – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘The Northern Ireland Protocol is part of the Withdrawal Agreement, designed to set out the legal parameters of the withdrawal of the UK from the EU. The Government proposes to introduce legislation to unilaterally change the Protocol. On the face of it, this would appear to place the Government on the highway to a breach of international law. But are there any off-ramps which allow it to avoid this destination? This blog post examines one possible off-ramp, that this course of action is consistent with the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties 1969.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 13th June 2022
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Thames Valley Police apologises over man’s heroin death in cell – BBC News
‘A police force has apologised to the family of a man who died in custody after taking heroin in his cell.’
BBC News, 15th June 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ex-police officer jailed for 20 weeks over racist WhatsApp messages – The Guardian
‘A former police constable has been jailed for 20 weeks after sending a string of racist WhatsApp memes, including images that mocked the death of George Floyd.’
The Guardian, 14th June 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Victims of one of UK’s biggest banking frauds ‘to be offered £3m compensation’ – The Guardian
‘Victims of one of Britain’s biggest banking frauds will each be offered £3m compensation packages, according to a source familiar with the proposed deal expected to be announced later this week.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Paddy Power ad ban for gambling taking priority – BBC News
‘An advert for betting firm Paddy Power has been banned for encouraging repetitive gambling, by showing it taking priority over family.’
BBC News, 14th June 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal to consider appeal from council over whether cost of holidays and recreation for people with care needs can fall to be met under Care Act 2014 – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal will this week (16 June) will this week consider the role of local authorities, under the Care Act 2014, in respect of facilitating holidays and recreation for people with care needs.’
Local Government Lawyer, 14th June 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
M/V Pacific Pearl Co Ltd v Osios David Shipping Inc [2022] EWCA Civ 798 (14 June 2022)
Optis Cellular Technology LLC & Ors v Apple Retail Uk Ltd & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 792 (13 June 2022)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Lazo v United States of America [2022] EWHC 1438 (Admin) (13 June 2022)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Lappet Manufacturing Company Ltd & Anor v Rassam & Ors [2022] EWHC 1412 (Ch) (13 June 2022)
Lidl Great Britain Ltd & Anor v Tesco Stores Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 1434 (Ch) (13 June 2022)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Knapfield v CARS Holdings Ltd Company (No. 05481676) & Ors [2022] EWHC 1437 (Comm) (13 June 2022)
High Court (Family Division)
Barts Health NHS Trust v Dance & Ors [2022] EWHC 1435 (Fam) (13 June 2022)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Salwin v Shahed [2022] EWHC 1440 (QB) (13 June 2022)
Banks v Cadwalladr [2022] EWHC 1417 (QB) (13 June 2022)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
SI 2022/631 – The Public Regulated Service (Galileo) (Revocation) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/628 – The Customs (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/624 – The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (No. 2) Order 2022
SI 2022/637 – The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/633 – The Customs (Safety and Security Procedures) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/625 – The Armed Forces Act 2021 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Rwanda deportation flight at risk despite loss of two late appeals – The Guardian
‘Two last-ditch legal challenges that attempted to halt the inaugural flight carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda have been rejected by judges.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Masked driver guilty after double shooting – The Independent
‘A masked driver has been found guilty of his part in two shootings on the same night which left one man dead and a second seriously injured.’
The Independent, 13th June 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Landlord jailed for 12 months over illegal eviction of tenant – Local Government Lawyer
‘A Peterborough landlord has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for the illegal eviction and harassment of a private tenant, following a prosecution brought by Peterborough City Council.’
Local Government Lawyer, June 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Jail for rapper who petrol-bombed house thinking it belonged to his rap rival – The Independent
‘A Swansea rapper who petrol-bombed a woman’s home after mistaking it for the house of his rap rival has been jailed for almost 10 years.’
The Independent, 13th June 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
How Are Laws Passed In The UK? – Each Other
‘Laws are central to our everyday lives – they govern our freedoms and liberties, should defend our human rights and even determine what taxpayer’s money goes towards. But what is a law and how are they created in the UK?’
Each Other, 13th June 2022
Source: eachother.org.uk
Arron Banks loses libel action against reporter Carole Cadwalladr – The Guardian
‘The multimillionaire Brexit backer Arron Banks has lost his libel action against the Observer and Guardian journalist Carole Cadwalladr, in a significant decision for public interest journalism.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Grenfell Tower: Will anyone go to prison? – BBC News
‘Five years after fire ripped through Grenfell Tower in west London, a public inquiry has laid bare the string of failures which resulted in the deaths of 72 people. But behind closed doors, police are carrying out one of the largest and most complex criminal investigations ever. When will justice be done and will it result in prison sentences?’
BBC News, 14th June 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Fury as government waters down post-Brexit food standards – The Guardian
‘Animal welfare campaigners, food policy experts and farmers have reacted with fury after the government watered down post-Brexit trade deal standards in its food strategy, released on Monday.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
