Harrison Ballantyne: WH Malcolm Limited fined £6.5m over death – BBC News
‘A company has been fined £6.5m after an 11-year-old boy was electrocuted at a rail depot, a regulator said.’
BBC News, 1st August 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Courts failed people ‘caught up’ in UK riots in 2011, says ex-chief prosecutor – The Guardian
‘Pressures in the criminal justice system meant it failed to distinguish between repeat offenders and people “caught up” in the 2011 English riots, a former chief prosecutor has said.’
The Guardian, 1st August 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Civil Justice Council pushes ahead with guideline hourly rates changes – Legal Futures
‘The Civil Justice Council (CJC) working group charged with reviewing the guideline hourly rates (GHR) has doubled down on its interim recommendations following consultation.’
Legal Futures, 2nd August 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
High court victory for Stonehenge campaigners as tunnel is ruled unlawful – The Guardian
‘Campaigners including archaeologists, environmental groups and druids have won a high court battle to prevent a controversial road project that includes a tunnel near Stonehenge.’
The Guardian, 30th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
- Lakatamia Shipping Company Ltd & Ors v Su & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 1187 (30 July 2021)
- AR (A Child), R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Waltham Forest [2021] EWCA Civ 1185 (30 July 2021)
- Azarmi-Movafagh v Bassiri-Dezfouli [2021] EWCA Civ 1184 (30 July 2021)
- Rakusen v Jepsen & Ors (Rev 1) [2021] EWCA Civ 1150 (29 July 2021)
- Dargamo Holdings Ltd & Anor v Avonwick Holdings Ltd & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 1149 (28 July 2021)
- P (A Child) (Abduction : Inherent Jurisdiction) [2021] EWCA Civ 1171 (28 July 2021)
- The Claimants In the Royal Mail Group Litigation v Royal Mail Group Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 1173 (28 July 2021)
- IG (Child Abduction Habitual Residence Article 13b) [2021] EWCA Civ 1123 (27 July 2021)
- Municipio De Mariana & Ors v BHP Group Plc & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 1156 (27 July 2021)
- Colin George Watts v Revenue And Customs [2021] EWCA Civ 1124 (27 July 2021)
- Ministry of Defence v Sivaji [2021] EWCA Civ 1163 (27 July 2021)
- Reid v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 1158 (26 July 2021)
- Sky Ltd & Ors v Skykick, UK Ltd & Anor (Rev1) [2021] EWCA Civ 1121 (26 July 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
- CSM, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWHC 2175 (Admin) (30 July 2021)
- Kay, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2021] EWHC 2125 (Admin) (30 July 2021)
- Director of Public Prosecutions v Ahmed [2021] EWHC 2122 (Admin) (29 July 2021)
- Patel v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities And Local Government & Ors [2021] EWHC 2115 (Admin) (28 July 2021)
- Rowley, R (On the Application Of) v Minister for the Cabinet Office [2021] EWHC 2108 (Admin) (28 July 2021)
- Norfolk Caravan Park Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities And Local Government & Anor [2021] EWHC 2114 (Admin) (28 July 2021)
- Royal Mail Group Ltd v Watson [2021] EWHC 2098 (Admin) (28 July 2021)
- The General Medical Council & Anor v Bramhall [2021] EWHC 2109 (Admin) (27 July 2021)
- Transport Action Network Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Transport [2021] EWHC 2095 (Admin) (26 July 2021)
- HNA, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWHC 2100 (Admin) (26 July 2021)
High Court (Chancery Division)
- Golubovich v Golubovich [2021] EWHC 2099 (Ch) (30 July 2021)
- Easygroup Ltd v Easylife Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 2150 (Ch) (29 July 2021)
- Koza Ltd & Anor v Koza Altin Isletmeleri AS [2021] EWHC 2131 (Ch) (28 July 2021)
- Hitech Grand Prix v Enaam Motor Sports Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 2112 (Ch) (27 July 2021)
- Renaissance Technologies Plc v Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks [2021] EWHC 2113 (Ch) (27 July 2021)
High Court (Commercial Court)
- Webster & Ors v WPP Group (UK) Ltd [2021] EWHC 2153 (Comm) (30 July 2021)
- Golden Age Models Ltd & Anor v Santander Bank Plc [2021] EWHC 2134 (Comm) (29 July 2021)
- Hodgson v Creation Consumer Finance Ltd [2021] EWHC 2167 (Comm) (29 July 2021)
- Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc & Ors v Textainer Group Holdings Ltd & Ors [2021] EWHC 2102 (Comm) (26 July 2021)
High Court (Family Division)
High Court (Patents Court)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
- Manson-Smith & Anor v Arthurworrey [2021] EWHC 2137 (QB) (29 July 2021)
- Aslani v Sobierajska [2021] EWHC 2127 (QB) (28 July 2021)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
- Standard Life Assurance Ltd v Gleeds (UK) (a firm) & Ors [2021] EWHC 2081 (TCC) (27 July 2021)
- Toppan Holdings Ltd & Anor v Simply Construct (UK) LLP [2021] EWHC 2110 (TCC) (27 July 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
Mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations in the health sector: the position across Europe – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK government will require people working in care homes in England to have been vaccinated against Covid-19, subject to limited exemptions.’
OUT-LAW.com, 28th July 2021
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Cyclist jailed after Tower Hamlets hit-and-run death – BBC News
‘A cyclist has been jailed for causing fatal injuries to a pedestrian in a hit-and-run crash.’
BBC News, 29th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Supreme Court Revisits Wrongful Birth Claims – Quarterly Medical Law Review
‘In Khan v Meadows [2021] UKSC 21 the Supreme Court has revisited the principles to be applied in “wrongful birth” claims: claims for the cost of bringing up a disabled child who would not have been born but for a doctor’s negligent medical advice/treatment. However, the judgment has implications beyond the world of clinical negligence litigation. The Supreme Court has taken the opportunity to clarify the components or ingredients of the tort of negligence more generally. In particular, the court has affirmed the importance of the “scope of duty” principle: a principle which limits the recoverability of damages wherever it applies.’
Quarterly Medical Law Review, 28th July 2021
Source: 1corqmlr.com
Vacant possession: Capitol Park v Global Radio Services Limited – Court of Appeal – Mills & Reeve
‘The Court of Appeal has handed down an important judgment on the operation of conditional break clauses and has found in favour of the tenant.’
Mills & Reeve, 29th July 2021
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
High Court warns uncooperative parties against “litigation warfare” – Legal Futures
‘A High Court judge has warned against “litigation warfare” as he pleaded with the parties in a construction dispute to co-operate in the face of spiralling costs.’
Legal Futures, 30th July 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Pick the first landlord up – Nearly Legal
‘This is the Court of Appeal judgment on an appeal from the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) appeal. It is of huge significance for Rent Repayment Order applications where the tenants’ immediate landlord is an intermediate landlord (like all rent to rent set ups) or where there are so many and various companies involved that it is hard to work out who the immediate landlord actually is.’
Nearly Legal, 29th July 2021
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Judge rejects legal challenge over £27.4bn roads programme – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has thrown out a campaign group’s legal challenge to the Government’s £27.4bn Road Investment Strategy 2: 2020-25.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Man jailed after fake Amazon delivery driver gun attack – BBC News
‘A man who disguised himself as an Amazon delivery driver to attack his victim with a shotgun has been jailed.’
BBC News, 29th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ep148: Interim Care Orders and Newborn Babies – Law Pod UK
‘Richard Ager and Clare Ciborowska of 1 Crown Office Row (Brighton) discuss with Rosalind English the distressing and emotional business of removing newborns from their mothers when it is decided that it is in the infant’s best interests. Earlier this year the Public Law Working group has published a series of recommendations for improvements in practice to make the whole procedure less traumatic for the mother. Whether these recommendations will be implemented remains to be seen.’
Law Pod UK, 29th July 2021
Source: audioboom.com
Convicted terrorist found driving London bin lorries jailed – BBC News
‘A convicted terrorist found driving bin lorries in London has been jailed for failing to tell police he was driving potentially dangerous vehicles.’
BBC News, 29th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
What Are Reparations And What Forms Can They Take? – Each Other
‘With Jamaica preparing to ask for reparations from Britain for the Atlantic slave trade, EachOther asks what this could look like?’
Each Other, 29th July 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
London borough defends approach after report that family face eviction for failing to attend property viewing 200 miles away – Local Government Lawyer
‘Councils must balance the interests of those in housing need with that of taxpayers, the London Borough of Waltham Forest has said after becoming embroiled in controversy over a family facing homelessness.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Marcus Coutain: Knee-on-neck arrest PC will not face disciplinary action – BBC News
‘A police officer who knelt on a black man’s neck during an arrest will not face disciplinary proceedings, the police watchdog has decided.’
BBC News, 29th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
SI 2021/905 – The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021
SI 2021/890 – The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2021
SI 2021/889 – The Mid Devon (Electoral Changes) Order 2021
SI 2021/888 – The New Forest (Electoral Changes) Order 2021
SI 2021/887 – The Bracknell Forest (Electoral Changes) Order 2021
SI 2021/886 – The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance, Young Carer Grants, Short-term Assistance and Winter Heating Assistance) (Consequential Provision and Modifications) Order 2021
SI 2021/803 – The Education (Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales) Order 2021
SI 2021/908 – The Fisheries Act 2020 (Scheme for Financial Assistance) (England) Regulations 2021
SI 2021/904 – The REACH etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2021
SI 2021/894 – The Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) and the Biofuel (Labelling) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021
SI 2021/844 – The Legal Officers (Annual Fees) Order 2021
SI 2021/843 – The Ecclesiastical Judges, Legal Officers and Others (Fees) Order 2021
SI 2021/842 – The Legislative Reform (Church Commissioners) Order 2021
SI 2021/840 – The Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
SI 2021/910 – The Medical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
SI 2021/902 – The Diocese of Oxford (Educational Endowments) (Akeley Church of England School) Order 2021
SI 2021/901 – The Electricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2021
SI 2021/900 – The St Albans (Electoral Changes) Order 2021
SI 2021/898 – The Road Vehicle Carbon Dioxide Emission Performance Standards (Cars and Vans) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021
SI 2021/897 – The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2021
SI 2021/895 – The St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Constitution (Amendment) Order 2021
SI 2021/878 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution (Amendment) Order 2021
SI 2021/909 – The Calorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2021
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Dougan v Bike Events Ltd: High Court decision on liability for a cycling sportive accident – 12 King’s Bench Walk
‘The claim was brought by Mr Dougan, an event participant, against Bike Events Ltd as the event organiser of the Manchester 100, a non-competitive charity cycling sportive on open roads.’
12 King's Bench Walk, 19th July 2021
Source: www.12kbw.co.uk
