When procurement law and contracts for interests in land meet – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 15th, 2021 in contracts, leases, local government, news, public procurement by sally

‘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.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 13th July 2021

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 15th, 2021 in legislation by sally

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

Posted July 15th, 2021 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Goknur Gida Maddeleri Enerji Imalet Ithalat Ihracat Ticaret Ve Sanayi AS v Aytacli [2021] EWCA Civ 1037 (13 July 2021)

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)

H v An Adoption Agency (No.2)(Declaration of Parentage and Public Policy) [2021] EWHC 1943 (Fam) (13 July 2021)

High Court (Patents Court)

Nicoventures Trading Ltd v Philip Morris Products SA & Anor [2021] EWHC 1977 (Pat) (14 July 2021)

Anan Kasei Co. Ltd & Anor v Neo Chemicals & Oxides (Europe) Ltd & Ors [2021] EWHC 1972 (Pat) (13 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)

Aviva Investors Ground Rent Group GP Ltd & Anor v Shepherd Construction Ltd [2021] EWHC 1921 (TCC) (09 July 2021)

Source: www.bailii.org

UK watchdog will not block Provident’s compensation scheme in court – The Guardian

Posted July 15th, 2021 in compensation, consumer credit, financial regulation, loans, news by sally

‘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.’

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The Guardian, 14th July 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Boris Johnson announces football ban for online racists – The Independent

Posted July 15th, 2021 in internet, news, penalties, racism, sport by sally

‘Racist abuse of footballers online will trigger a ban on attending matches, Boris Johnson has announced – closing a legal loophole.’

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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.’

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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.’

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The Guardian, 15th July 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Former trader jailed for defrauding pensioners – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2021 in abuse of position of trust, elderly, fraud, news, sentencing by sally

‘A former stockbroker has been jailed for defrauding two pensioners out of nearly £34,000.’

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BBC News, 15th July 2021

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Police arrest investigated as Newport altercation on social media – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2021 in internet, news, police, road traffic, video recordings, Wales by sally

‘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.’

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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.’

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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.’

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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.’

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Practical Law: Construction Blog, 13th July 2021

Source: constructionblog.practicallaw.com

London borough secures possession order against groups camping on Clapham Common – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 14th, 2021 in complaints, local government, London, news, repossession by sally

‘The London Borough of Lambeth has secured an order for possession against occupiers camping on Clapham Common.’

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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

Posted July 14th, 2021 in adoption, appeals, care orders, children, families, judges, local government, news by sally

‘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).’

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Local Government Lawyer, 13th July 2021

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Research Briefing: Health and Care Bill 2021-22 – House of Commons Library

Posted July 14th, 2021 in bills, government departments, health, hospitals, news by sally

‘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.’

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House of Commons Library, 12th July 2021

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

CPS diversity declaration rule to put chambers under spotlight – Legal Futures

‘The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is to use a new annual online declaration by panel barristers of any protected characteristics to analyse the proportionality of case allocation and fee payments within chambers.’

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Legal Futures, 13th July 2021

Source: www.legalfutures.co.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.’

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Home office, 14th July 2021

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Tardy defendant allowed to fight £101m case ‘by skin of his teeth’ – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 14th, 2021 in costs, debts, default judgments, delay, news, shareholders by sally

‘A civil defendant who waited three months to challenge a default judgment worth £101m has been given another chance to fight the claim.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 13th July 2021

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Euro 2020: Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings against England after Italy final – The Independent

‘Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings against the English Football Association in the wake of chaotic scenes at the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy at Wembley.’

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The Independent, 14th July 2021

Source: www.independent.co.uk

MP questions transfer of children from Rainsbrook secure centre to youth jails – The Guardian

Posted July 14th, 2021 in children, contracting out, coronavirus, custody, news, prisons, young offenders by sally

‘Children held in a condemned youth jail for vulnerable offenders have been moved into unsuitable alternative custody, a committee has been told. About 30 children previously held at the privately run Rainsbrook secure training centre are being transferred into alternative custody arrangements following calls for urgent action over problems at the unit.’

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The Guardian, 13th July 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com