Police watchdog raises concern over ‘canteen culture’ WhatsApp groups where officers share racist and sexist messages – The Independent

Posted November 8th, 2021 in equality, misfeasance in public office, murder, news, ombudsmen, photography, police, professional conduct, race discrimination, racism, sex discrimination, telecommunications, victims by sally

‘A watchdog has issued a warning over police officers’ “unacceptable” use of WhatsApp to share sensitive operational information and discriminatory comments.’

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The Independent, 7th November 2021

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Anger over ‘grotesque abuse’ of £600,000 case to keep Mountbatten papers secret – The Guardian

Posted November 8th, 2021 in archives, costs, freedom of information, government departments, news, universities by sally

‘The Cabinet Office has been accused of a “grotesque abuse” of public funds in a freedom of information battle over the personal diaries of Lord and Lady Mountbatten in which costs are now expected to exceed £600,000.’

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The Guardian, 7th November 2021

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Chelsea fan jailed for antisemitic tweets aimed at Tottenham supporters – The Independent

Posted November 8th, 2021 in hate crime, imprisonment, internet, Judaism, malicious communications, news, racism, sentencing, sport by sally

‘A Chelsea fan who posted antisemitic and racist tweets aimed at Tottenham fans has been jailed.’

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The Independent, 6th November 2021

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Priti Patel’s immigration bill will make it harder to prosecute human traffickers, top police officers warn – The Independent

Posted November 8th, 2021 in bills, forced labour, government departments, immigration, news, police, prosecutions, time limits, trafficking in human beings, victims by sally

‘Priti Patel’s immigration bill risks hampering the prosecution of human traffickers in the UK and making it more difficult for people to escape exploitation, senior police officers have warned.’

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The Independent, 8th November 2021

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MoD has settled 417 Iraq war compensation claims this year – The Guardian

Posted November 8th, 2021 in armed forces, assault, compensation, detention, false imprisonment, government departments, human rights, Iraq, news, war crimes by sally

‘The Ministry of Defence has quietly settled 417 Iraq compensation claims and paid out several million pounds to resolve accusations that British troops subjected Iraqis to cruel and inhumane treatment, arbitrary detention or assault.’

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The Guardian, 6th November 2021

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Watchdog stopped ministers breaching neutrality code in top BBC and BFI hires – The Guardian

Posted November 8th, 2021 in BBC, charities, codes of practice, conflict of interest, government departments, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘A watchdog had to prevent ministers breaching a strict code on political neutrality and independence during the search for new chairs for the BBC and the British Film Institute (BFI), the Guardian can reveal.’

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The Guardian, 7th November 2021

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Claudia Webbe: MP convicted of harassment gets suspended sentence Published3 days ago – BBC News

Posted November 8th, 2021 in families, harassment, news, parliament, sentencing, suspended sentences, threatening behaviour by sally

‘An MP who made threatening phone calls to a woman because she was jealous of her relationship with her partner has been given a suspended sentence.’

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BBC News, 5th November 2021

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Married lesbian couple launch discrimination action against NHS – The Guardian

Posted November 8th, 2021 in equality, families, homosexuality, hospitals, medical treatment, news, pregnancy, sexual orientation discrimination by sally

‘A married lesbian couple are launching a landmark legal test case against a branch of the NHS fertility sector in England, claiming it discriminates against LGBT+ families.’

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The Guardian, 7th November 2021

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Lord Chief Justice warns government over ‘value of the rule of law’ in courts funding plea – The Independent

Posted November 5th, 2021 in budgets, coronavirus, courts, criminal justice, delay, government departments, judges, Ministry of Justice, news, rule of law, statistics by michael

“In his annual report, published on Friday [5th November], Lord Burnett of Maldon warned that the only way to cut record waiting times was to run crown courts at full capacity for the ‘foreseeable future’.”

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The Independent, 5th November 2021

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Man jailed for 10 years following traffic collision stabbing – The Independent

Posted November 5th, 2021 in accidents, grievous bodily harm, imprisonment, news, offensive weapons, road traffic, sentencing by michael

“A man who stabbed another man trying to get his details after a traffic collision has been jailed for 10 years.”

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The Independent, 5th November 2021

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Major report: Time for targets, not talk, to improve race equality at Bar – Legal Futures

Posted November 5th, 2021 in barristers, bullying, diversity, equality, harassment, news, race discrimination, sex discrimination, women by michael

“The time for talking about race inequality at the Bar is over and all organisations with a stake in the profession should set specific targets for improvement, a major Bar Council report has concluded.”

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Legal Futures, 5th November 2021

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Anthony Adekola murder: Three gang members jailed over random M&S worker’s killing – BBC News

Posted November 5th, 2021 in gangs, imprisonment, London, murder, news, sentencing by michael

“Three gang members who randomly murdered a Marks & Spencer worker in a postcode war have been jailed for life.”

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BBC News, 5th November 2021

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Toning down the theatrics: Barristers “less aggressive” in remote hearings – Legal Futures

Posted November 5th, 2021 in barristers, coronavirus, cross-examination, expert witnesses, news, remote hearings, statistics by michael

“A significant number of expert witnesses who have been appeared in court remotely over the past 18 months say barristers have been “less aggressive” in their cross-examination.”

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Legal Futures, 5th November 2021

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Chelsea fan jailed for anti-Semitic tweets aimed at Spurs supporters – BBC News

Posted November 5th, 2021 in hate crime, imprisonment, internet, Judaism, malicious communications, news, sentencing, sport by michael

“A Chelsea supporter who posted anti-Semitic tweets aimed at Tottenham fans, including photos of Auschwitz and a man doing a Nazi salute, has been jailed.”

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BBC News, 5th November 2021

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Solicitor struck off for misleading client about settlement – Legal Futures

Posted November 5th, 2021 in damages, disciplinary procedures, negligence, news, personal injuries, professional conduct, solicitors, Solicitors Regulation Authority by michael

“An experienced solicitor who worked at Slater & Gordon has been struck off after telling a personal injury client that her case was ongoing when it had actually settled and using some of the money to pay other clients damages they were not entitled to.”

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Legal Futures, 4th November 2021

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Guest blog: “Perhaps now it is time for more direct action” at the criminal Bar – Bar Council

Posted November 5th, 2021 in barristers, budgets, criminal justice, news, pupillage, statistics by michael

“My Chambers took part in this year’s Bar Council Pupillage Fair, which took place in the wake of reports highlighting the fact that the Criminal Bar is haemorrhaging members, with 11% of juniors reportedly having left criminal practice in the three years leading up to the Covid pandemic. There are, as yet, no statistics for falling retention rates during and as a result of the pandemic itself. No doubt they will represent a clear measure of the worsening state of our Criminal Justice System [CJS].”

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Bar Council, 4th November 2021

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 5th, 2021 in law reports by michael

Supreme Court

Crown Prosecution Service v Aquila Advisory Ltd [2021] UKSC 49 (03 November 2021)

Kabab-Ji SAL (Lebanon) v Kout Food Group (Kuwait) [2021] UKSC 48 (26 October 2021)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

MY (Pakistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 1615 (04 November 2021)

London Steam-Ship Owners’ Mutual Insurance Association Limited v Kingdom of Spain & Anor (M/T ‘Prestige’ Nos. 3 and 4) [2021] EWCA Civ 1589 (04 November 2021)

Wildin v Forest of Dean District Council [2021] EWCA Civ 1610 (04 November 2021)

Holyhead Marina Ltd v Farrer (Storm Emma) [2021] EWCA Civ 1585 (03 November 2021)

Court of Appeal (Criminall Division)

Cristea, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1597 (05 November 2021)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Res v City Court of Brno, Czech Republic [2021] EWHC 2939 (Admin) (04 November 2021)

WC & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v Somerset County Council [2021] EWHC 2936 (Admin) (04 November 2021)

Narayanasamy v Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd [2021] EWHC 2918 (Admin) (03 November 2021)

Camayo v Colchester Borough Council [2021] EWHC 2933 (Admin) (03 November 2021)

Mansfield v DPP [2021] EWHC 2938 (Admin) (03 November 2021)

Essel, Review of the tariff [2021] EWHC 2920 (Admin) (02 November 2021)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Allianz Global Investors GmbH & Ors v RSA Insurance Group Ltd [2021] EWHC 2950 (Ch) (05 November 2021)

Bhat & Anor v Patel & Anor [2021] EWHC 2960 (Ch) (05 November 2021)

Cossac Holdings Ltd v Preferred Management Ltd & Ors [2021] EWHC 2953 (Ch) (04 November 2021)

Rowland v Blades [2021] EWHC 2928 (Ch) (04 November 2021)

JTC Employer Solutions Trustees Ltd v Khadem (Rev1) [2021] EWHC 2929 (Ch) (04 November 2021)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Minister of Finance (Incorporated) & Anor v International Petroleum Investment Company & Anor [2021] EWHC 2949 (Comm) (04 November 2021)

Sethia London Ltd v Sethi & Anor (Outstanding Issues) [2021] EWHC 2907 (Comm) (04 November 2021)

Various Airfinance Leasing Companies & Anor v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation [2021] EWHC 2904 (Comm) (01 November 2021)

High Court (Family Division)

SS v MCP (No. 2) [2021] EWHC 2898 (Fam) (03 November 2021)

Derby CC v CK & Ors (Compliance with DOL Practice Guidance) (Rev1) [2021] EWHC 2931 (Fam) (03 November 2021)

High Court (Patents Court)

Nokia Technologies OY & Nor v Oneplus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd & Ors (Rev1) [2021] EWHC 2952 (Pat) (04 November 2021)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

St. Anne’s Court Dorset Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor [2021] EWHC 2954 (QB) (04 November 2021)

Haggerty-Garton & Ors v Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd [2021] EWHC 2924 (QB) (03 November 2021)

Murphy v Milton Keynes Parks Trust Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 2917 (QB) (01 November 2021)

Source: www.bailii.org

 

Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted November 5th, 2021 in legislation by michael

SI 2021 No. 1238 – The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Helicopter Flight) (No. 6) Regulations 2021

SI 2021 No. 1235 – The Trade Marks and International Trade Marks (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021

SI 2021 No. 1234 – The General Optical Council (Continuing Professional Development) Rules Order of Council 2021

SI 2021 No. 1231 – The Births and Deaths Registration (Electronic Communications and Electronic Storage) Order 2021

SI 2021 No. 1230 – The Rochdale (Electoral Changes) Order 2021

SI 2021 No. 1229 – The Animal Health, Plant Health, Seeds and Seed Potatoes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021

SI 2021 No. 1226 – The Land Registration Fee Order 2021

SI 2021 No. 1224 – The Universal Credit (Exceptions to the Requirement not to be receiving Education) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

SI 2021 No. 1222 – The Housing (Right to Buy) (Designated Rural Areas and Designated Regions) (England) Order 2021

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David Fuller: Man admits 1987 murders and abusing corpses – The Independent

Posted November 5th, 2021 in child abuse, children, guilty pleas, indecent photographs of children, murder, news, sexual offences, victims, women by michael

“A hospital worker has admitted murdering two women in 1987, and sexually abusing at least 100 female corpses, including children.“

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BBC News, 5th November 2021

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Will the UK trigger article 16 – and what will happen if it does? – The Guardian

Posted November 5th, 2021 in brexit, EC law, news, Northern Ireland by michael

“Fears are growing that the UK will trigger article 16 of the Northern Ireland protocol, potentially rupturing the already strained relations with the EU. If talks with the EU collapse, it is expected just after Cop26 in seven days’ time.”

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The Guardian, 5th November 2021

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