Geronimo the alpaca gets temporary reprieve ahead of review – BBC News
‘An alpaca whose life hangs in the balance has received a temporary reprieve, his supporters have said.’
BBC News, 17th August 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New police CCTV use rules criticised as bare bones – BBC News
‘A proposed code of practice covering police use of live facial recognition in England and Wales has been criticised by human rights groups.’
BBC News 17th August 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Challenge to Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme dismissed by Supreme Court – UK Human Rights Blog
‘A and B v Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority and another [2021] UKSC 27. On appeal from [2018] EWCA Civ 1534. The claimants in the case were victims of human trafficking with unspent convictions in Lithuania. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) provides compensation to victims of crime, apart from where they have unspent criminal convictions (“the exclusionary rule”). The question for the Supreme Court was whether the exclusionary rule breached the claimants’ rights under Articles 4 and 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The Court found that the rule did not breach these rights.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 16th August 2021
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
COVID-19 vaccine fraudster jailed – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A fraudster has been jailed at Kingston Crown Court today for pretending to offer a 92-year-old victim a COVID vaccine in exchange for money.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 13th August 2021
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Al Hajjeh v Westminster Magistrates’ Court [2021] EWHC 2283 (Admin) (13 August 2021)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Kireeva & Anor v Bedzhamov [2021] EWHC 2281 (Ch) (13 August 2021)
Nazir v Jagota & Ors [2021] EWHC 2291 (Ch) (13 August 2021)
Paragon Offshore Plc, Re [2021] EWHC 2275 (Ch) (13 August 2021)
A Company, Re [2021] EWHC 2289 (Ch) (11 August 2021)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Space Shipping Ltd v ST Shipping and Transport PTE Ltd [2021] EWHC 2288 (Comm) (13 August 2021)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Ware v Wimborne-idrissi & Ors [2021] EWHC 2296 (QB) (13 August 2021)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
The Royal Parks Ltd & Anor v Bluebird Boats Ltd [2021] EWHC 2278 (TCC) (11 August 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
Competition watchdog to probe Central England Co-op funeral deal – The Independent
‘The UK competition regulator is to investigate the takeover of funeral homes by the Central England Co-op amid increased scrutiny of the industry.’
The Independent, 16th August 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson makes bid to appeal his conviction – The Independent
‘Disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson has launched a bid to have his conviction for putting women through unnecessary surgery overturned, in a move that has left victims devastated.’
The Independent, 14th August 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Crumbling NHS hospital assessed corporate manslaughter risk – BBC News
‘An NHS hospital commissioned a report into the risk of corporate manslaughter charges should a fatal roof collapse occur, leaked documents reveal.’
BBC News, 16th August 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government’s ‘virginity test’ ban is ‘false victory’ as it does not prohibit hymen surgery, campaigners warn – The Independent
‘The government’s decision to ban so-called virginity tests is a “false victory” as it does not prohibit hymenoplasty surgery, experts have warned.’
The Independent, 15th August 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Landmark UK court ruling due in ‘bride price’ dispute – The Guardian
‘A landmark judgment that could bring part of UK law into line with sharia law’s position on “bride price” payments is to be announced this week in the central London county court, in a case backed by a women’s charity.’
The Guardian, 16th August 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Plymouth shootings: Police asked to review gun licence process – BBC News
‘Police forces in England and Wales are being asked to review their current firearm application processes, in the wake of the Plymouth mass shooting.’
BBC News, 16th August 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK asylum policy after Brexit – EIN Blog
‘Since the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020, the EU’s Common European Asylum System (CEAS) no longer applies to the UK. The government has now introduced its Nationality and Borders Bill to reform the UK’s asylum system.’
EIN Blog, 12th August 2021
Source: www.ein.org.uk
UK appeal court clarifies ‘doctrine of merger’ – OUT-LAW.com
‘A recent decision by the English Court of Appeal confirms the scope of the “doctrine of merger”, which is designed to prevent an abuse of court process by preventing parties from bringing multiple claims in respect of the same cause of action.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2021
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Try before you buy: the price of expert shopping – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘When it comes to replenishing my wardrobe, I have little patience for the careful selection of clothes for style and fit (this should come as no surprise). Instead, I am one of those who buys a job-lot of clothes once or twice a year to see me through the next couple of seasons. When I may not have been sufficiently realistic about size, I rely on the ability to change my mind and send things back or exchange for something more appropriate. However, do the same with experts at your peril! The case of Matthew Rogerson (t/a Cottesmore Hotel, Golf and Country Club) v Eco Top Heat & Power Ltd provides a very useful reminder of the court’s approach to expert shopping. As well as a recap on that approach, it invites reflection on how we go about selecting, instructing and managing experts when proceedings are anticipated.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 11th August 2021
How not to conduct a placement application (part 2) – Local Government Lawyer
‘Rebecca Cross looks at a Court of Appeal ruling in a case where the ADM [agency decision maker] failed to carry out their duties properly.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th August 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Authorising unregistered care and deprivation of liberty – Local Government Lawyer
‘Martin Downs analyses the Supreme Court’s judgment on the use of the inherent jurisdiction to authorise the deprivation of liberty of children in alternative restrictive placements by a local authority in cases where an approved secure children’s home is unavailable.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th August 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
B (Children), Re [2021] EWCA Civ 1221 (13 August 2021)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Grant & Ors, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1243 (12 August 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Khouj v Acropolis Capital Partners Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 2282 (Comm) (11 August 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
