Machete-wielding robbers jailed for crime spree – BBC News
‘Members of a machete-wielding gang who raided a string of corner shops and terrorised a young family in their home have been jailed.’
BBC News, 30th June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Solicitor jailed for GBH avoids being struck off – Legal Futures
‘A young solicitor jailed for grievous bodily harm (GBH) has escaped being struck off because of his genuine remorse and low likelihood of reoffending.’
Legal Futures, 30th June 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Security guard found guilty of Brighton cat killings – The Guardian
‘A shopping centre security guard has been found guilty of carrying out a series of cat killings in Brighton, closing a case that had puzzled police for months.’
The Guardian, 30th June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Right to repair rules will extend lifespan of products, government says – BBC News
‘Washing machines, TVs and fridges will be cheaper to run under a new legal right for repairs, the government says.’
BBC News, 1stJuly2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Hannah Cobley: Mum who murdered newborn loses conviction appeal – BBC News
‘A woman who wrapped her newborn baby in plastic bags and left her to die on farmland has lost an appeal against her murder conviction.’
BBC News, 29th June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Housing Ombudsman reaches 350 decisions on complaints against landlords in first three months – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Housing Ombudsman has published details of more than 350 individual decisions to its online casebook on complaints made against landlords since the database’s conception in March this year.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th June 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Dove v HM Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool [2021] EWHC 1738 (Admin) – Inquests and Inquiries Law Blog
‘In this article, Richard Ive discusses the case of Dove v HM Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool [2021] EWHC 1738 (Admin), which raises important questions relating to Article 2 (the right to life). On 11 June 2021, the Administrative Court heard procedural arguments concerning a late application by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to join, as an interested party, a claim pursuant to the Coroners Act 1988 s.13 for a further inquest into the death of a highly vulnerable woman who took her own life shortly after all her Department of Work and Pensions (“DWP”) benefits were stopped. The Secretary of State’s application was successful, providing her with the opportunity to make submissions at the full hearing heard by the Divisional Court on 22 June 2021.’
Inquests and Inquiries Law Blog, 29th June 2021
Source: inquestsandinquirieslawblog.com
Haulage boss jailed over M62 faulty brake deaths – BBC News
‘A haulage boss who ran a “lawless” business has been jailed for 15 years after two men died when their car was hit by an HGV with faulty brakes.’
BBC News, 29th June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ex-Hampshire police officer who used racist language found guilty of gross misconduct – The Guardian
‘A former police sergeant who used racist and homophobic language in messages to a fellow officer with whom he was having an affair has been found guilty of gross misconduct.’
The Guardian, 29th June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2021
The Offensive Weapons Act 2019 (Commencement No. 2) (England and Wales) Regulations 2021
The Pensions Regulator (Information Gathering Powers and Modification) Regulations 2021
The Immigration Act 2014 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2021
The Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021
The Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (Commencement No. 8) Regulations 2021
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisoins
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Monsolar IQ v Ltd Woden Park Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 961 (29 June 2021)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Cobley, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 954 (29 June 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
ICamera Ltd, Re (Valuation) [2021] EWHC 1762 (Ch) (29 June 2021)
The Official Receiver v Arron (Costs) [2021] EWHC 1775 (Ch) (29 June 2021)
Brown v New Quadrant Trust Corporation Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 1731 (Ch) (28 June 2021)
Yildiz v Turk & Anor (Re ETP (UK) Ltd) [2021] EWHC 1747 (Ch) (28 June 2021)
Hurricane Energy PLC, Re [2021] EWHC 1759 (Ch) (28 June 2021)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Eastern Pacific Chartering Inc v Pola Maritime Ltd [2021] EWHC 1707 (Comm) (28 June 2021)
High Court (Family Division)
Q v Q [2021] EWHC 1757 (Fam) (28 June 2021)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Watkins v Mackle & Anor [2021] EWHC 1723 (QB) (28 June 2021)
XXXX Known As Jean Hatchet v Varma [2021] EWHC 1709 (QB) (28 June 2021)
Cody & Ors v Remus White Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 1755 (QB) (28 June 2021)
AL v Collingwood Insurance & Ors [2021] EWHC 1761 (QB) (28 June 2021)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Dana UK Axle Ltd v Freudenberg Fst GmbH [2021] EWHC 1751 (TCC) (28 June 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
UN calls for end of ‘impunity’ for police violence against black people – The Guardian
‘A UN report that analysed racial justice in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd has called on member states including the UK to end the “impunity” enjoyed by police officers who violate the human rights of black people.’
The Guardian, 28th June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
“Busy” costs lawyers see rise in solicitor/own client disputes – Litigation Futures
‘Half of Costs Lawyers are busier than ever as the legal market continues to recover from the depths of the pandemic, with former clients suing their solicitors a fast-growing area of practice, new research has shown.’
Litigation Futures, 28th June 2021
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Binance: Watchdog clamps down on cryptocurrency exchange – BBC News
‘Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, has been issued a warning by the UK’s financial regulator.’
BBC News, 28th June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Wednesbury man sentenced to six months in jail for fabricating personal injury claim against local authority – Local Government Lawyer
‘Walsall Council has prosecuted a man for dishonestly bringing a claim worth £55,000 in damages and legal costs after making what the judge called an “entirely fictitious” personal injury claim against the local authority.’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th June 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Dalian Atkinson killing: officer was kept on despite gross misconduct – The Guardian
‘The police officer convicted of the manslaughter of Dalian Atkinson had been previously found by a police disciplinary hearing to have committed gross misconduct but was allowed to remain an officer and given a stun gun, it has been revealed.’
The Guardian, 28th June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Judge’s surprise at firm’s failure to ensure “basic compliance” with CPR – Legal Futures
‘A High Court judge has expressed her surprise at a London law firm’s failure to ensure “basic levels of compliance” with the Civil Procedure Rules by a client and its experts.’
Legal Futures, 29th June 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Colin Pitchfork: Review of decision to release child killer – BBC News
‘The decision to release double child killer Colin Pitchfork will be reviewed, it has been confirmed.’
BBC News, 28th June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘It just doesn’t stop!’ Do we need a new law to ban out-of-hours emails? – The Guardian
‘During the pandemic many workers have felt more under siege than ever from work emails that arrive at all hours. Could the legal right to disconnect help?’
The Guardian, 29th June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
