Important new ruling on access to British Passports for those subject to nationality deprivation proceedings – EIN Blog

Posted July 5th, 2021 in citizenship, ministers' powers and duties, news, passports, proportionality, public interest by sally

‘The Queen (on the application of Leonard Gjini) [2021] EWHC 1677 (Admin). In an important decision handed down on 21 June 2021, Mr Justice Morris clarified the circumstances in which it is permissible for the Home Office to decline to issue British Passports to persons subject to deprivation proceedings under section 40 of the British Nationality Act 1981 rejecting a contention by the Home Office that there was a public interest in refusing based on the fact of a past deception.’

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EIN Blog, 2nd July 2021

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Breathing Space for Wales? Extension of possession notices, restarting of eviction warrants and a new Hardship Grant – Nearly Legal

Posted July 5th, 2021 in coronavirus, news, regulations, repossession, Wales, warrants by sally

‘We are grateful to Mike Norman of Harrow Law Centre for this update on the position on possession notices and proceedings in Wales. In many ways the latest updating Welsh regulations dealing with possession notices, applying from 30th June 2021, are refreshingly straightforward – certainly compared to the rather more circuitous journey taken by its (admittedly increasingly distant) English cousin.’

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Nearly Legal, 4th July 2021

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Associate of London Bridge attacker jailed over 9/11 anniversary video – The Independent

Posted July 5th, 2021 in news, sentencing, terrorism, video recordings by sally

‘A known extremist has been jailed for sharing a video glorifying terrorism on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 atrocities.’

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The Independent, 3rd July 2021

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Trans women in female jails policy lawful, High Court rules – BBC News

Posted July 5th, 2021 in news, prisons, transgender persons, women by sally

‘It is lawful for transgender women to be housed in female jails in England and Wales, the High Court has ruled.’

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BBC News, 3rd July 2021

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Priti Patel announces harsher sentences for migrants in bid to deter Channel crossings – The Independent

Posted July 5th, 2021 in asylum, bills, immigration, news, sentencing by sally

‘The home secretary has announced that migrants seeking to cross the English Channel on small boats, and the people-smugglers enabling them, are to face more severe prison sentence in a bid to deter illegal crossings.’

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The Independent, 4th July 2021

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 5th, 2021 in legislation by sally

The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 5th, 2021 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

P, Re (Discharge of Party: Costs of Appeal) [2021] EWCA Civ 992 (02 July 2021)

High Court (Administrative Court)

FDJ, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Justice (Rev 1) [2021] EWHC 1746 (Admin) (02 July 2021)

Safe Passage International, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWHC 1821 (Admin) (02 July 2021)

Court (Chancery Division)

Candey Ltd v Tonstate Group Ltd & Ors [2021] EWHC 1826 (Ch) (02 July 2021)

London Capital & Finance PLC & Ors v Thomson & Ors [2021] EWHC 1833 (Ch) (02 July 2021)

High Court (Family Division)

Hasan v Ul-Hasan (Deceased) & Anor [2021] EWHC 1791 (Fam) (02 July 2021)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Rogerson (t/a Cottesmore Hotel, Golf and Country Club) v Eco Top Heat & Power Ltd [2021] EWHC 1807 (TCC) (02 July 2021)

Meher v K&K Real Estate Development Ltd [2021] EWHC 1793 (TCC) (01 July 2021)

Source: www.bailii.org

Managing new enforcement powers for councils under the Traffic management Act 2004 – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 5th, 2021 in enforcement, local government, news, road traffic by sally

‘Rob Hann considers the recent legislative changes to traffic management in England, including the introduction of Clean Air Zones and widening local authorities enforcement powers for moving traffic offences.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 2nd July 2021

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Former choirmaster sentenced to 40 years for sexual abuse – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted July 5th, 2021 in abuse of position of trust, child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A former choirmaster and teacher from Portsmouth has been sentenced to 40 years in prison today (30 June 2021) having been found guilty of sexually abusing 12 boys and a girl over a period of three decades.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 30th June 2021

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Rights groups join forces to call for UK corporate accountability laws – The Guardian

Posted July 5th, 2021 in company law, environmental protection, human rights, news by sally

‘Almost 30 organisations have joined forces to call for the UK to follow in the footsteps of its European partners by introducing corporate accountability laws requiring companies to undertake human rights and environmental due diligence across their supply chains.’

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The Guardian, 4th July 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Millions in UK face disenfranchisement under voter ID plans – The Guardian

Posted July 5th, 2021 in bills, elections, identification, news by sally

‘Millions of voters could be disenfranchised under “discriminatory” plans due to be unveiled on Monday that will force people to carry identification to cast a ballot, Labour has warned.’

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The Guardian, 4th July 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Alex Davies death: Mum’s shock after killer moved to hospital – BBC News

Posted July 5th, 2021 in families, hospital orders, imprisonment, mental health, murder, news, notification, victims by sally

‘The mother of a murder victim has described her “shock” at learning his killer was moved to a mental health hospital after “two hours” in jail.’

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BBC News, 5th July 2021

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Murderer who tackled London Bridge terrorist with narwhal tusk could be freed within weeks – The Independent

Posted July 5th, 2021 in murder, news, pardons, terrorism by sally

‘A convicted murderer who tackled the London Bridge terrorist could be freed from prison within weeks after being pardoned by the Queen.’

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The Independent, 4th July 2021

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Four out of five rejected trafficking claims were overturned in UK last year – The Guardian

Posted July 5th, 2021 in appeals, immigration, news, trafficking in human beings by sally

‘Four out of five rejected human trafficking claims challenged in the UK last year were overturned, according to newly obtained figures that have raised concerns that poor decision-making is putting lives at risk.’

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The Guardian, 2nd July 2021

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Grenfell prompts creation of building safety regulator – BBC News

Posted July 5th, 2021 in bills, building law, fire, health & safety, news by sally

‘A new regulator will be set up with the power to prosecute property developers that do not meet safety standards, the government has announced.’

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BBC News, 5th July 2021

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Forstater v CGD Europe: when is a belief worthy of respect in a democratic society? – Parklane Plowden Chambers

Posted July 2nd, 2021 in appeals, chambers articles, employment, employment tribunals, freedom of expression, gender, human rights, news, transgender persons by sally

‘Choudhry J’s judgment in Maya Forstater v CGD Europe is well-reasoned and clear, and repays reading in full for anyone interested in the difficult interplay between the rights of those with conflicting protected characteristics.’

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Parklane Plowden Chambers, 29th June 2021

Source: www.parklaneplowden.co.uk

Fiduciary duties beyond the fiduciary relationship – no clean break for directors – Littleton Chambers

Posted July 2nd, 2021 in chambers articles, company directors, fiduciary duty, news, statutory interpretation by sally

‘In Burnell v Trans-Tag Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 1457 (Ch) Mr Greenbank (sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) was asked to determine whether, and if so to what extent, a director’s fiduciary duties survive the termination of the directorship. The essential part of the judgment on this point is at paragraph 391 to 410. The Defendants in this case were represented by Richard Leiper QC and Charlotte Davies, instructed by Clyde & Co LLP.’

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Littleton Chambers, 24th June 2021

Source: littletonchambers.com

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 2nd, 2021 in legislation by sally

The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2021

The Public Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance for Children and Young People) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2021

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 2nd, 2021 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Travelers Insurance Company Ltd v Armstrong & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 978 (01 July 2021)

Perform Content Services Ltd v Ness Global Services Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 981 (01 July 2021)

Avison Young Ltd v Jackson (Valuation Officer) [2021] EWCA Civ 969 (01 July 2021)

McGaw v The Welsh Ministers [2021] EWCA Civ 976 (30 June 2021)

Valbonne Estates Ltd v Cityvalue Estates Ltd & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 973 (30 June 2021)

Reprieve & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v The Prime Minister [2021] EWCA Civ 972 (30 June 2021)

Smith v The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc [2021] EWCA Civ 977 (30 June 2021)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Cleeland, R (On the Application Of) v Criminal Cases Review Commission [2021] EWHC 1788 (Admin) (30 June 2021)

Valero Logistics UK Ltd & Anor v Plymouth City Council [2021] EWHC 1792 (Admin) (30 June 2021)

Municipal Court of Bacau, Romania v Elena Spirache [2021] EWHC 1778 (Admin) (30 June 2021)

Blanchard v The Juzgado De Instruccion No. 5 De La Audienca Nacional, Spain [2021] EWHC 1776 (Admin) (30 June 2021)

High Court (Chancery Division)

A Company, Re [2021] EWHC 1760 (Ch) (01 July 2021)

Santander UK Plc, Re Part VII of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 [2021] EWHC 1813 (Ch) (01 July 2021)

Ceredigion Recycling And Furniture Team v Pope & Ors [2021] EWHC 1783 (Ch) (30 June 2021)

GO DPO EU & Ors, Re [2021] EWHC 1765 (Ch) (30 June 2021)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Bates v Snozone (Holdings) Ltd [2021] EWHC 1828 (QB) (02 July 2021)

John West Foods Ltd v Marine Management Organisation [2021] EWHC 1763 (QB) (02 July 2021)

Hodges v Naish (Rev1) [2021] EWHC 1805 (QB) (01 July 2021)

Moreira v Moran t/a ACH Joinery and Building Contractors & Ors [2021] EWHC 1800 (QB) (01 July 2021)

Gibson & Anor v New & Anor [2021] EWHC 1811 (QB) (01 July 2021)

Lachaux v Independent Print Ltd & Anor[2021] EWHC 1797 (QB) (01 July 2021)

Bonnier Books UK Group Holdings Ltd v Johnson [2021] EWHC 1789 (QB) (30 June 2021)

Source: www.bailii.org

Too much of a good thing: serial adjudication, multiple disputes and NEC – Practical Law: Construction Blog

Posted July 2nd, 2021 in construction industry, contracts, dispute resolution, news by sally

‘Adjudication has now become the default dispute resolution method for construction disputes, to the extent that some parties use it on multiple occasions and for multiple disputes. But that carries its own risks and complexities, as highlighted in the recent decision in Prater Ltd v John Sisk and Son (Holdings) Ltd.’

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Practical Law: Construction Blog, 29th June 2021

Source: constructionblog.practicallaw.com