Voter ID: MPs urge government to rethink plans for election checks – BBC News
‘The UK government should rethink its plans to require voters to show photo ID at polling stations, MPs say.’
BBC News, 13th December 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ex-Tory minister Andrew Griffiths raped his wife, family court judge finds – The Independent
‘A former Conservative minister has been found to have raped and physically abused his wife by a family court judge who considered evidence at a private trial.’
The Independent, 10th December 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sentence increased for girl who admitted manslaughter in Olly Stephens case – The Independent
‘A 14-year-old girl who admitted manslaughter after a 13-year-old boy was knifed to death has had a custodial sentence increased by appeal judges.’
The Independent, 10th December 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Chancery Division)
Docklock Ltd v C Christo & Co Ltd [2021] EWHC 3343 (Ch) (10 December 2021)
Burnett v Barker [2021] EWHC 3332 (Ch) (09 December 2021)
A Company (Application to Strike Out) [2021] EWHC 3249 (Ch) (07 December 2021)
Swallow v Mashreqbank PSC [2021] EWHC 3265 (Ch) (06 December 2021)
Bowen & Ors v Isle of Wight Council (Rev1) [2021] EWHC 3254 (Ch) (03 December 2021)
Powis Street Estates (No 3) Ltd v Wallace LLP & Anor [2021] EWHC 3269 (Ch) (02 December 2021)
High Court (Commercial Court)
MAD Atelier International BV v Manes [2021] EWHC 3335 (Comm) (09 December 2021)
MMD Mining Machinery Developments Ltd & Anor v Lang [2021] EWHC 3264 (Comm) (03 December 2021)
Suppipat & Ors v Narongdej & Ors [2021] EWHC 3259 (Comm) (02 December 2021)
High Court (Family Division)
G v K [2021] EWHC 3240 (Fam) (03 December 2021)
High Court (Patents Court)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Hwang v Kim [2021] EWHC 3327 (QB) (08 December 2021)
Day v Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP [2021] EWHC 3236 (QB) (03 December 2021)
Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
2021/1399 – The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Early Expiry) (No. 2) Regulations 2021
2021/1397 – The Ozone-Depleting Substances (Grant of Halon Derogations) Regulations 2021
2021/1394 – The Pension Schemes Act 2021 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2021
2021/1389 – The Designation of Freeport Tax Sites (Freeport East) Regulations 2021
2021/1386 – The Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (Continuation) Order 2021
2021/1384 – The Power to Award Degrees etc. (The London Institute of Banking & Finance) Order 2021
2021/1381 – The Antique Firearms (Amendment) Regulations 2021
2021/1379 – The Coroners (Inquests) (Amendment) Rules 2021
2021/1378 – The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2021
2021/1377 – The Electronic Communications (Universal Service) (Costs) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
2021/1374 – The Statistics of Trade (Customs and Excise) (Modification) Regulations 2021
2021/1373 – The Trade Union Act 2016 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional) Regulations 2021
2021/1372 – The Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2021
2021/1368 – The Food (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Secretary of State for the Home Office v Khattak [2021] EWCA Civ 1873 (09 December 2021)
Palmview Estates Ltd v Thurrock Council [2021] EWCA Civ 1871 (09 December 2021)
Sultana v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 1876 (09 December 2021)
Ford v Seymour-Williams [2021] EWCA Civ 1848 (08 December 2021)
A Mother v Derby City Council & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 1867 (07 December 2021)
On Tower UK Ltd v JH & FW Green Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 1858 (07 December 2021)
Spicejet Ltd v De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 1834 (07 December 2021)
Smith & Anor v Royal Bank of Scotland Plc [2021] EWCA Civ 1832 (03 December 2021)
Global 100 Ltd v Laleva [2021] EWCA Civ 1835 (03 December 2021)
Charman v Revenue And Customs [2021] EWCA Civ 1804 (03 December 2021)
Saliu & Anor v The Entry Clearance Officer [2021] EWCA Civ 1847 (03 December 2021)
HRH the Duchess of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 1810 (02 December 2021)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Karolia & Ors v R. [2021] EWCA Crim 1839 (06 December 2021)
R v Johnstone [2021] EWCA Crim 1683 (30 November 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
India v Singh [2021] EWHC 3333 (Admin) (09 December 2021)
Galusca v Italian Judicial Authority [2021] EWHC 3345 (Admin) (09 December 2021)
Rogala v The Circuit Court In Lublin, Poland [2021] EWHC 3324 (Admin) (08 December 2021)
SM (A Child) & Anor v London Borough of Hackney [2021] EWHC 3294 (Admin) (07 December 2021)
Manchester Arena Inquiry v Romdhan [2021] EWHC 3274 (Admin) (07 December 2021)
White v General Medical Council [2021] EWHC 3286 (Admin) (03 December 2021)
Bakare v General Medical Council [2021] EWHC 3278 (Admin) (03 December 2021)
Konczos v Law Court In Gyor (Hungary) [2021] EWHC 3287 (Admin) (03 December 2021)
Lazarov v Prosecutors Office In Varna (Bulgaria) [2021] EWHC 3258 (Admin) (02 December 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
Record number of children in UK held over terror crimes – BBC News
‘Twenty-five children were detained over terror crimes in the year to September – a record high, figures show.’
BBC News, 9th December 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal challenge to hotel quarantine policy goes to Court of Appeal – BBC News
‘A legal challenge to the Government’s mandatory quarantine hotel policy is to be taken to the Court of Appeal.’
BBC News, 9th December 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sienna Miller and Paul Gascoigne ‘fully vindicated’ as damages claims settled – The Independent
‘Sienna Miller and Paul Gascoigne have said they feel “fully vindicated” in bringing claims against the publisher of The Sun over alleged unlawful information gathering, as their cases were formally settled at the High Court.’
The Independent, 9th December 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Rape ‘scorecards’ reveal CPS will miss prosecution targets – The Guardian
‘Rape “scorecards” published for the first time reveal that the Crown Prosecution Service will miss performance targets dictated by the government after a collapse in prosecutions for the crime.’
The Guardian, 9th December 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Parcel firms face new rules to improve customer service – The Independent
‘The watchdog unveiled plans to impose new rules on the sector, requiring companies to treat their customers more fairly, following a damning study.’
The Independent, 9th December 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
New Judgment: R (on the application of Association of Independent Meat Suppliers and another) v Food Standards Agency [2021] UKSC 54 – UKSC Blog
‘The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed this appeal concerned the operation of the European Union (“EU”) system for the inspection of meat products to ensure that proper health and safety standards are maintained. The facts of the case arose at a time when, pursuant to the Brexit transition arrangements, EU law was applicable. In 2019, the Supreme Court made a reference to the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) on this issue, and the CJEU has now delivered its judgment. The Supreme Court now determines this appeal based on that judgment.’
UKSC Blog, 8th December 2021
Source: ukscblog.com
The power of words: project aims to change the language of family law – Legal Futures
‘A project seeks to make family law easier to understand and less hostile – between both parties and lawyers – has been launched by a London solicitor.’
Legal Future, 9th December 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
How Will The New Flexible Working Bill Protect Your Rights? – Each Other
‘Earlier this year, a Bill was introduced in Parliament to give more workers the right to request and access flexible working options. But does it do enough to enhance workers’ rights?’
Each Other, December 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
Judge rejects claim planning committee failed to grasp “intellectual nettle” of previous decision – Local Government Lawyer
‘Chelmsford City Council’s planning committee did not commit itself to give consent for a housing development when it indicated support but deferred its decision, the High Court has found.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th December 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Street preaching and human rights: Overd & Ors – Law & Religion UK
‘In Overd & Ors v The Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary [2021] EWHC 3100 (QB), the appellants, Michael Overd, Michael Stockwell Don Karns and Adrian Clark, four evangelical Christians, were arrested at Broadmead shopping centre in Bristol on 6 July 2016 after complaints from members of the public that their street preaching was racist and anti-Islamic and was causing a disturbance. Mr Overd was arrested on suspicion of an offence under s 50 Police Reform Act 2002 and the other three were arrested on suspicion of a racially-aggravated offence under s 5 Public Order Act 1986. They were detained before being released on bail and, ultimately, prosecuted under s 5 of the 1986 Act, but the prosecutions failed.’
Law & Religion UK, 8th December 2021
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
Kerry Woolley murder: Killer jailed alongside accomplice mum – BBC News
‘A man who stabbed, smothered and strangled his girlfriend has been jailed alongside his mother, who helped him try to cover up his crime.’
BBC News, 8th December 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal rejects claim council infringed right to be protected from modern slavery – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court ruling which found a council did not infringe upon the protections against modern slavery afforded the appellant (H) under Article 4 of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR).’
Local Government Lawyer, 6th December 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
