Stevenage: Boy, 17, found guilty of murdering father-of-two – BBC News
‘A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering a father-of-two who was fatally stabbed.’
BBC News, 22nd July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High Court judge finds for London borough in row with city council over calculation of age of asylum-seeker – Local Government Lawyer
‘The London Borough of Croydon has won a High Court case brought against it by Birmingham City Council over how an asylum seeker’s age was calculated.’
Local Government Lawyer, 22nd July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The Battle of Revolax – Fox Group International Ltd v Teleta Pharma Ltd – NIPC Law
‘There really was a battle of Revolax between Russia and Sweden in 1808 but that has nothing to do with this article. Revolax is also the name of a hyaluronic acid dermal filler manufactured by the Korean company Across Co., Ltd (“Across”) which Fox Group International Ltd. (“Fox”) enjoyed the exclusive right to distribute in the UK.’
NIPC Law, 23rd July 2021
Source: nipclaw.blogspot.com
British businessman Mike Lynch faces extradition to US – The Guardian
‘The British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch should be extradited to the US to face criminal fraud charges, a London judge has ruled.’
The Guardian, 22nd July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
High Court gives green light for challenge to DWP consultation on development of new strategy for disabled people – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has allowed four disabled individuals to bring a judicial review challenge of how the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Thérèse Coffey, conducted the consultation on a proposed new national strategy for people with disabilities.’
Local Government Lawyer, 23rd July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
How The Pegasus Project Affects Everyone’s Digital Privacy – Each Other
‘The Pegasus Project is an international collaborative reporting project led by the French nonprofit organisations Forbidden Stories and Amnesty International, in conjunction with 16 media outlets worldwide, including The Guardian. Journalists worked to uncover the extent to which governments infringed upon the privacy rights of individuals by surveilling their digital devices for years.’
Each Other, 22nd July 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
Neo-Nazi Andrew Dymock jailed for terror and hate crimes – BBC News
‘A neo-Nazi student who created two extremist groups and promoted a “distorted and wicked cause” has been jailed.’
BBC News, 21st July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
CPS accused of betraying rape victims as prosecutions hit record low – The Guardian
‘The Crown Prosecution Service must be held to account for its continued “betrayal” of rape victims, the victims’ commissioner of England and Wales has said, as new figures revealed rape prosecutions had fallen to another record low.’
The Guardian, 22nd July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Cyberflashing should be new criminal offence, review suggests – The Guardian
‘Unsolicited sending of obscene images should be made illegal through the creation of a new offence of cyberflashing, a UK government-commissioned review recommended.’
The Guardian, 21st July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Justice system failing victims, says commissioner for England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Chronic underfunding of the criminal justice system has left victims facing a “bleak” picture, the victims’ commissioner for England and Wales has warned.’
The Guardian, 21st July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Case Comment: R (on the application of Fylde Coast Farms Ltd (formerly Oyston Estates Ltd)) v Fylde Borough Council [2021] UKSC 18 – UKSC Blog
‘In this post, Angus Maudslay, an associate in the litigation and arbitration team at CMS, comments on the decision of the UK Supreme Court in the matter of R (on the application of Fylde Coast Farms Ltd (formerly Oyston Estates Ltd)) v Fylde Borough Council [2021] UKSC 18, which concerns whether section 61N of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 should be interpreted to mean that an application for judicial review was made out of time.’
UKSC Blog, 21st July 2021
Source: ukscblog.com
The Judicial Review Bill Poses Amendments Which Could Harm Migrants and the Marginalised- Each Other
‘The Judicial Review and Courts Bill, to be published on Wednesday 21 July, could impinge on individuals’ rights to challenge public bodies.’
Each Other, 21st July 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
Daniel Morgan case: Met accused of ‘betrayal’ over unsolved 1987 murder – BBC News
‘The Met Police has been accused of a “betrayal of the public” in its statements over the unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan.’
BBC News, 21st July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal bids mean UK deportation flight to Zimbabwe takes off just one-third full – The Guardian
‘A controversial Home Office deportation charter flight to Zimbabwe took off at about 10.30pm on Wednesday evening with only around one-third of the passengers on board that officials had hoped to remove.’
The Guardian, 22nd July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Attorney General warning over social media posts about Premier League footballer arrested for sex offences – Daily Telegraph
‘Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have become littered with memes purporting to identify the player, who has not been charged.’
Daily Telegraph, 20th July 2021
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
30 years of the Child Support Act – House of Commons Library
‘The UK’s formal system for child support arrangements between separated families, without involving the courts, is provided by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). This succeeded the Child Support Agency (CSA), first established in 1993 with the Child Support Act 1991.’
House of Commons Library, 20th July 2021
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
- No. 1 West India Quay (Residential) Ltd v East Tower Apartments Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 1119 (21 July 2021)
- Raja v McmIllan [2021] EWCA Civ 1103 (21 July 2021)
- Manchester City Football Club Ltd v The Football Association Premier League Ltd & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 1110 (20 July 2021)
- Dixon Coles & Gill (A Former Firm) v Baines, Bishop of Leeds & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 1097 (20 July 2021)
- Garland & Anor v Secretary of State for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs [2021] EWCA Civ 1098 (20 July 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
- Piroska v Appeal Court In Gyula (Hungary) [2021] EWHC 2054 (Admin) (21 July 2021)
- Barcelos v Judicial Court of the Judicial District of Lisboa Norte (Portugal) [2021] EWHC 2036 (Admin) (20 July 2021)
- Bogdanski v Elblag Regional Court (Poland) [2021] EWHC 2037 (Admin) (20 July 2021)
- Robinson, R (On the Application Of) v Buckinghamshire Council [2021] EWHC 2014 (Admin) (20 July 2021)
- SM v The Court of Protection & Anor [2021] EWHC 2046 (Admin) (20 July 2021)
- Buivis v Deputy Prosecutor General (Republic of Lithuania) [2021] EWHC 2042 (Admin) (20 July 2021)
- Manchester Airports Holdings Ltd, R. (On the Application Of) v Secretary Of State For Transport & Anor [2021] EWHC 2031 (Admin) (20 July 2021)
High Court (Chancery Division)
- Barrowfen Properties Ltd v Patel & Ors [2021] EWHC 2055 (Ch) (21 July 2021)
- Wakeley & Ors v Tech Mahindra Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 2060 (Ch) (21 July 2021)
- Atkinson (As Joint Liquidators of Grosvenor Property Developers Ltd) & Anor v Varma & Ors [2021] EWHC 2027 (Ch) (20 July 2021)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
- Hughes v Rattan [2021] EWHC 2032 (QB) (21 July 2021)
- Witcomb v J Keith Park Solicitors (a firm) & Anor [2021] EWHC 2038 (QB) (20 July 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
Judicial review: Plan to reform scrutiny by courts revealed – BBC News
‘The government is pressing ahead with plans to limit how the public can legally challenge official decisions, despite fears it will damage justice.’
BBC News, 21st July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
What Will The New Nationality And Borders Bill Do? – Each Other
‘The new Nationality and Borders Bill, introduced by Home Secretary Priti Patel, is facing criticism for its potential to breach human rights and the UK’s commitments under the Refugee Convention.’
Each Other, 20th July 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
