Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Causation and Intervening Medical Treatment – Ropewalk Clinical Negligence Blog
‘As lawyers representing parties in clinical negligence cases, we will often encounter scenarios where the injured party has been involved in a road traffic accident or an accident at work and subsequently seeks medical assistance for the purpose of treating their injuries. As a result of negligent medical treatment, the Claimant’s injuries are aggravated, or further injury is suffered. In such circumstances, there may be multiple potential Defendants to any legal claim.’
Ropewalk Clinical Negligence Blog, 17th February 2022
Source: www.ropewalk.co.uk
TCC finds adjudicator did not undermine arbitration award – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘Compared to the restrictions we faced a couple of months ago with the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, it really does feel as if we are starting to return to some normality, and it was wonderful to see so many construction law professionals at the Society of Construction Law lunch in London last Friday. I had intended to read Morris J’s interesting judgment in John Graham Construction Ltd v Tecnicas Reunidas UK Ltd on the train home, but I sensibly put that off until the weekend, otherwise I fear my ramblings might have been somewhat difficult to discern.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 16th February 2022
Court of Appeal refuses permission to judicially review infected blood compensation scheme – UK Human Rights Blog
‘CN v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care [2022] EWCA Civ 86. In a judgment handed down on 4 February 2022, the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal for permission to apply for judicial review concerning the lawfulness of the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) (the “Scheme”). The Court of Appeal concluded that the Scheme’s exclusion of those infected with hepatitis B was not discriminatory. In any event, the Secretary of State’s justification for who was to be compensated under the ex gratia Scheme was to be given a wide margin of appreciation by the courts.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 21st February 2022
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Clin neg costs reforms “could lead to exodus” of small law firms – Legal Futures
‘Small law firms could end up “falling or stepping away” from the clinical negligence market if fixed recoverable costs (FRC) for cases worth less than £25,000 are set too low, a report has warned.’
Legal Futures, 22nd February 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Home Secretary orders wide-ranging review of Border Force – Home Office
‘The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has ordered a wide-ranging, independent review of Border Force to assess its structure, powers, funding and priorities to ensure it can keep pace with rapidly evolving threats and continue to protect the border, maintain security and prevent illegal migration.’
Home Office, 17th February 2022
Source: www.gov.uk
No stone left unturned to transform rape case handling says Director of Public Prosecutions – Crown Prosecution Service
‘ “Leaving no stone unturned” to transform the way rape prosecutions are handled is key to helping more victims see justice, the Director of Public Prosecutions has said today.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 22nd February 2022
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
High Court overturns tribunal’s dishonesty finding – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has overturned a tribunal finding that a solicitor acted dishonestly on a re-accreditation application.’
Law Society's Gazette, 21st February 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Keep EU law or face ‘unpredictable consequences’, former GLD chief warns – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The UK should retain the supremacy of EU law in order to avoid legal uncertainty and “unpredictable consequences”, the former head of the Government Legal Department has suggested.’
Law Society's Gazette, 21st February 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Owner of Claridge’s asks judge to send woman who ran Claridge Candles to jail – The Independent
‘The owner of one of London’s most famous hotels has asked a judge to jail a 64-year-old divorcee for infringing a trade mark.’
The Independent, 21st February 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Government plans to make some coronavirus laws permanent – The Independent
‘Remaining restrictions on travel could be reviewed before Easter but some laws introduced during the pandemic will be made permanent, according to the Government’s plan for living with coronavirus.’
The Independent, 21st February 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police review chief says ‘Betamax police’ stuck in the past – The Guardian
‘A “crisis of confidence in policing” can only be put right through fundamental reform or risk the end of policing by consent, the head of a review of the police service will warn on Tuesday.’
The Guardian, 21st February 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Activists who occupied 100ft HS2 drilling rig convicted over protest – The Guardian
‘Two environmental activists have been convicted of charges relating to a protest against HS2 after occupying a 100ft-high drilling rig to highlight damage they claimed the rail project was causing to London’s drinking water supply.’
The Guardian, 21st February 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Guns returned to dozens of domestic abuse suspects, police data shows – BBC News
‘Dozens of gun-owning domestic abuse suspects have had their weapons returned by police over the past three years, the BBC can reveal.’
BBC News, 22nd February 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Rea & Ors v Rea [2022] EWCA Civ 195 (21 February 2022)
Minott v Cambridge City Council [2022] EWCA Civ 159 (18 February 2022)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Parker, R (On the Application Of) v Bashir & Anor [2022] EWHC 358 (Admin) (18 February 2022)
Thurston Parish Council v Mid Suffolk District Council [2022] EWHC 352 (Admin) (18 February 2022)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Bracey v Curley & Anor [2022] EWHC 359 (Ch) (21 February 2022)
Brothers Produce Ltd & Anor v Tydene (Western) Ltd & Ors [2022] EWHC 291 (Ch) (21 February 2022)
Dawson & Ors v Dawson & Ors [2022] EWHC 341 (Ch) (18 February 2022)
Sim v Pimlott & Ors [2022] EWHC 356 (Ch) (18 February 2022)
High Court (Commercial Court)
LNT Aviation Ltd v Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd [2022] EWHC 309 (Comm) (21 February 2022)
Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV [2022] EWHC 354 (Comm) (18 February 2022)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Solicitor overturns disciplinary tribunal’s dishonesty finding – Legal Futures
‘A solicitor suspended for a year after a tribunal ruled he had acted dishonestly in signing a declaration on behalf of one of his firm’s directors has successfully challenged the decision.’
Legal Futures, 21st February 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Breathing life into statistics: stories of racism within the criminal justice system – OUP Blog
‘You don’t need to look far to see how recent events have put the issue of racial inequality in the criminal justice system front and centre. The Black Lives Matter movement has brought the issue of institutional racism to the forefront of the public’s consciousness, kickstarting conversations and spurring communities into action to confront this inequality head on. This shift must be reflected in educational resources, and many textbooks in the field of criminology will be updated with statistics, news clippings, and quotes from prominent figures charged with reform in this area.’
OUP Blog, 21st February 2022
Source: blog.oup.com
Ministers to reject making misogyny a hate crime in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Ministers will reject making misogyny a hate crime in England and Wales and urge MPs to get behind controversial legislation that has been criticised for curbing the right to protest as the government seeks to push through major changes to the criminal justice system.’
The Guardian, 21st February 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Sex for rent’ ads to be banned in Online Safety Bill – BBC News
‘Social media firms who allow “sex for rent” adverts will face prosecution under planned new laws.’
BBC News, 18th February 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
