Child Law Update – Local Government Lawyer
‘Michael Jones reviews some of the most signifcant public law children cases of 2021.’
Local Government Lawyer, 14th January 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Councils win appeal over final injunctions against unauthorised encampment and prevention of newcomers occupying land – Local Government Lawyer
‘A High Court judge was wrong to hold that the court cannot grant final injunctions against unauthorised encampment that prevent newcomers from occupying and trespassing on land, the Court of Appeal has said.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th January 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
High Court dismisses JR over immigration detainees’ legal advice – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has dismissed a judicial review brought against the lord chancellor over immigration detainees’ access to justice.’
Law Society's Gazette, 13th January 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Failure to prosecute over boy’s drowning in Welsh river ‘irrational’, court told – The Guardian
‘The decision not to prosecute a teenager accused of pushing a 13-year-old boy into a river was legally flawed and unreasonable or irrational, a court has heard.’
The Guardian, 13th January 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Driver jailed after pretending to be undercover police officer following crash – The Independent
‘A driver who pretended to be an undercover police officer and brandished a knife after crashing his car under the influence of drugs has been jailed.’
The Independent, 13th January 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ofsted withdraws ‘intrusive’ guidance for childminders to disclose depression – The Independent
‘Ofsted has withdrawn guidance suggesting childminders should notify the watchdog if they have depression or have been bereaved following criticism that the requirement would be “intrusive”.’
The Independent, 13th January 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Prosecutors seek the public’s views on mercy killings and failed suicide pacts – Crown Prosecution Service
‘The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is seeking views on a proposed update to legal guidance on homicide, to assist prosecutors considering the public interest when dealing with suspects in deaths arising out of failed suicide pacts and so called “mercy killings”.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 14th January 2022
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Man jailed for racist abuse at Manchester United FA Cup game – BBC News
‘A man who racially abused staff and attacked two police officers during an FA Cup match has been jailed.’
BBC News, 13th January 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK data watchdog warns No 10 staff not to erase messages amid party probe – The Independent
‘The UK’s data watchdog has warned that it is important “official records are kept” as Downing Street staff face an investigation over allegations of lockdown-breaking.’
The Independent, 13th January 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Met police won’t investigate alleged No 10 lockdown party – The Guardian
‘The Metropolitan police will not investigate alleged parties held at Downing Street in apparent breach of lockdown rules unless an upcoming inquiry finds evidence of criminality.’
The Guardian, 13th January 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Meta faces billion-pound class-action case – BBC News
‘Up to 44 million UK Facebook users could share £2.3bn in damages, according to a competition expert intending to sue parent company Meta.’
BBC news, 14th January 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Research Briefing: The regulation of e-cigarettes – House of Commons Library
‘This briefing paper provides an overview on the regulation of e-cigarettes.’
House of Commons Library , 12th January 2022
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Chell v Tarmac Cement And Lime Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 7 (12 January 2022)
High Court (Administrative Court)
L, R (On the Application Of) v Hampshire County Council [2022] EWHC 49 (Admin) (13 January 2022)
United States of America v Osborne [2022] EWHC 35 (Admin) (12 January 2022)
High Court (Chancery Division)
St Clair v King & Anor [2022] EWHC 40 (Ch) (12 January 2022 )
Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd v Khan & Ors [2022] EWHC 45 (Ch) (12 January 2022)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
New Things – Nearly Legal
‘There were a few announcements today and a Supreme Court decision.’
Nearly Legal, 12th January 2022
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Richard Clayton QC: The Government’s New Proposals for the Human Rights Act Part 2: An Assessment – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘The Government explains its Proposals in its Human Rights Act Reform: A Modern Bill Of Rights: A consultation to reform the Human Rights Act 1998 (CP 588), which represent a radical departure from the HRA.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 13th January 2022
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Parish loses legal challenge over decision by borough council to grant planning permission for road bridge to housing developments – Local Government Lawyer
‘Ashchurch Rural Parish Council has lost a judicial review challenge it brought over construction of a bridge to access large planned housing developments.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th January 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Council prosecution sees dog breeders ordered to pay £450k+ – Local Government Lawyer
‘A couple who illegally bred dogs have been ordered to pay more than £450,000 following a successful prosecution by Vale of Glamorgan Council.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th January 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The ‘right to manage’ and shared estate facilities – Local Government Lawyer
‘In a key ruling on the “right to manage” and wider estate facilities, the Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal’s ruling in Gala Unity. Simon Allison and Kimberley Ziya consider the implications.’
Local Government Lawyer, 12th January 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Racist online trolls banned from football stadiums by new law – Home Office
‘Vile racist language and other online abuse connected to football could see offenders banned from attending matches in England and Wales for up to 10 years.’
Home Office, 12th January 2022
Source: www.gov.uk
