Police and CPS in rape case blame game – report – BBC News
‘Police and the Crown Prosecution Service are involved in a blame game over a drop in rape prosecutions, a watchdogs’ report has said.’
BBC News, 16th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Disabled People’s Employment Are Being Affected by Inequalities – Each Other
‘Despite a pledge to get one million more disabled people into work, the disability employment gap has widened during the pandemic.’
Each Other, 14th July 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
No need to change on ‘Freedom Day’ how family courts and Court of Protection have been operating, says Family President – Local Government Lawyer
‘The President of the Family Division has ruled out issuing firm guidance on how the family courts and the Court of Protection should approach their work after 19 July – dubbed “Freedom Day” – when coronavirus restrictions are lifted by the Government.’
Local Government Lawyer, 15th July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
When procurement law and contracts for interests in land meet – Local Government Lawyer
‘Colin Ricciardiello provides a case law update examining cases that have examined the overlap between a requirement to procure and a contract for the disposal of an interest in land.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Technical Education Certificate (England) Regulations 2021
The Occupational Pension Schemes (Climate Change Governance and Reporting) Regulations 2021
The Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
The Church Representation Rules (Amendment) Resolution 2021
The School Admissions Code (Appointed Day) (England) Order 2021
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Stanton v R. [2021] EWCA Crim 1075 (14 July 2021)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Marla International Ltd v Ready4s Ltd [2021] EWHC 1968 (Ch) (14 July 2021)
KSH Farm Ltd & Anor v KSH Plant Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 1986 (Ch) (14 July 2021)
Refined London Ltd & Ors v Gordon & Ors [2021] EWHC 1915 (Ch) (14 July 2021)
High Court (Family Division)
Wigan BC v Y (Refusal to Authorise Deprivation of Liberty) [2021] EWHC 1982 (Fam) (14 July 2021)
AE & JE v M [2021] EWHC 1957 (Fam) (13 July 2021)
High Court (Patents Court)
Nicoventures Trading Ltd v Philip Morris Products SA & Anor [2021] EWHC 1977 (Pat) (14 July 2021)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Gitto Estates Ltd t/a Horizon Properties v Persons Unknown [2021] EWHC 1997 (QB) (13 July 2021)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
UK watchdog will not block Provident’s compensation scheme in court – The Guardian
‘The UK’s financial watchdog has announced that it will not formally oppose Provident Financial’s plans for its doorstep lending unit in court, even though it has said it does not support its compensation scheme for customers who were mis-sold loans.’
The Guardian, 14th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Boris Johnson announces football ban for online racists – The Independent
‘Racist abuse of footballers online will trigger a ban on attending matches, Boris Johnson has announced – closing a legal loophole.’
The Independent, 14th July 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
DWP admits wrongly putting pressure on disabled people to accept low benefit offers – The Independent
‘The government has admitted it put disabled benefit claimants under pressure to accept lower welfare support than they were legally entitled to.’
The Independent, 14th July 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
MPs call for ‘complete reset’ of music streaming to protect artists – The Guardian
‘Music streaming needs a “complete reset”, according to a damning parliamentary report that calls on the UK competition watchdog to investigate the commercial power wielded by major record labels.’
The Guardian, 15th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Former trader jailed for defrauding pensioners – BBC News
‘A former stockbroker has been jailed for defrauding two pensioners out of nearly £34,000.’
BBC News, 15th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police arrest investigated as Newport altercation on social media – BBC News
‘A force has reported itself to the police watchdog after footage shared on social media appears to show an officer in an altercation with a man.’
BBC News, 15th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal clarifies meaning of ‘vacant possession’ in break clauses – OUT-LAW.COM
‘A vacant possession obligation in a property lease break clause only required the tenant to return premises to the landlord free of people, chattels and legal interests, and was not concerned with the physical condition of the premises, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
OUT-LAW.COM, 13th July 2021
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Right to repair may lead to increased claims against manufacturers – OUT-LAW.com
‘New regulations which will extend the life of domestic electrical products by up to 10 years, could mean manufacturers face more claims for defective products or negligence, experts at Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law have warned.’
OUT-LAW.com, 14th July 2021
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Proposed changes to the Defective Premises Act – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘Many changes have been introduced since Grenfell to address the cladding crisis including the establishment of various loans, funds, plans for new regulators, new taxes, levies and new rules to govern building safety throughout the lifetime of a building.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 13th July 2021
London borough secures possession order against groups camping on Clapham Common – Local Government Lawyer
‘The London Borough of Lambeth has secured an order for possession against occupiers camping on Clapham Common.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Court of Appeal allows appeal by council as judgment in childcare proceedings did not contain required analysis of competing options – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by a council over a judge’s order that effectively rejected the local authority’s care plan for adoption for an 18-month-old child (A).’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Research Briefing: Health and Care Bill 2021-22 – House of Commons Library
‘The Health and Care Bill 2021-22 [Bill 140 of 2021-22] was introduced in the House of Commons on 6 July 2021. Second reading is scheduled for Wednesday 14 July 2021. This paper explains the Bill’s provisions and includes comment and reactions.’
House of Commons Library, 12th July 2021
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Ban on knives, firearms and offensive weapons comes into force – Home Office
‘A tough ban on a wide range of knives, weapons, and firearms comes into force today as part of government action to tackle violent crime and serious violence.’
Home office, 14th July 2021
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
