Supreme Court to hear next week key case on capacity to have sexual relations – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 6th, 2021 in appeals, autism, consent, learning difficulties, local government, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘The Supreme Court will next week (15 July) hear a case over whether, to have capacity to decide to have sexual relations with another person, a person needs to understand that the other person must have the capacity to consent to the sexual activity and must in fact consent before and throughout the sexual activity.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 5th June 2021

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Dana Twidale: Wedding planner jailed for £57,000 fraud – BBC News

Posted July 6th, 2021 in fraud, imprisonment, marriage, news, sentencing by sally

‘A wedding planner who conned would-be brides and grooms out of thousands of pounds has been jailed for five years.’

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BBC News, 5th June 2021

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Domestic Abuse and Priority Need – Nearly Legal

Posted July 6th, 2021 in domestic violence, homelessness, housing, local government, news by sally

‘After assorted rumours, it was officially announced that section 78 Domestic Abuse Act 2021 came into force today, (Monday 5 July 2021), although the regulations bringing it into force weren’t actually published until about 4.30 pm.’

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Nearly Legal, 5th June 2021

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A hostile environment risks undermining the jab – EIN Blog

Posted July 6th, 2021 in coronavirus, government departments, immigration, news, vaccination by sally

‘The UK government’s hostile environment policy introduced by Theresa May in May 2012 may undermine what is otherwise a successful Covid vaccination programme. This policy designed to make life so unbearable that “unwelcome migrants” would simply be forced to pack their bags and leave because they cannot access employment, healthcare, accommodation etc. could potentially leave unidentifiable swathes of people unable to access the Covid jab.’

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EIN Blog, 5th June 2021

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‘A cascade of catastrophic failings’: the UK’s baby death scandals – The Guardian

Posted July 6th, 2021 in birth, causing death of children or vulnerable adults, children, families, hospitals, inquiries, negligence, news by sally

‘An investigation into baby deaths at Furness general hospital in Barrow between 2004 and 2013 found a “lethal mix” of failings at almost every level.’

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The Guardian, 6th June 2021

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Susan Nicholson: Murdered woman failed by police, inquest rules – BBC News

Posted July 6th, 2021 in domestic violence, inquests, murder, negligence, news, police by sally

‘Police failings caused or contributed to the death of a woman killed by her partner, an inquest jury has ruled.’

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BBC News, 5th July 2021

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Policing Bill: MPs vote for ‘draconian’ protest laws despite mounting opposition – The Independent

Posted July 6th, 2021 in bills, demonstrations, human rights, news, parliament, police by sally

‘MPs have voted for “draconian” protest laws in spite of mounting warnings over human rights and questions over whether police want or need the powers.’

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The Independent, 5th July 2021

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Ex-GMP officer investigated over evidence By Daniel De Simone – BBC News

Posted July 6th, 2021 in causing death of children or vulnerable adults, emergency services, evidence, inquiries, news, ombudsmen, police, terrorism by sally

‘A former Greater Manchester Police officer is being investigated by a watchdog over his evidence at a public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bomb.’

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BBC News, 5th July 2021

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Rochdale grooming gang members fight deportation to Pakistan under human rights law – The Independent

Posted July 5th, 2021 in child abuse, deportation, human rights, news, sexual offences by sally

‘Two men who were part of the notorious Rochdale grooming gang will fight deportation from the UK by invoking their human rights, a tribunal has heard.’

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The Independent, 3rd July 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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