Dana Twidale: Wedding planner jailed for £57,000 fraud – BBC News
‘A wedding planner who conned would-be brides and grooms out of thousands of pounds has been jailed for five years.’
BBC News, 5th June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Domestic Abuse and Priority Need – Nearly Legal
‘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.’
Nearly Legal, 5th June 2021
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
A hostile environment risks undermining the jab – EIN Blog
‘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.’
EIN Blog, 5th June 2021
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘A cascade of catastrophic failings’: the UK’s baby death scandals – The Guardian
‘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.’
The Guardian, 6th June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Susan Nicholson: Murdered woman failed by police, inquest rules – BBC News
‘Police failings caused or contributed to the death of a woman killed by her partner, an inquest jury has ruled.’
BBC News, 5th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Policing Bill: MPs vote for ‘draconian’ protest laws despite mounting opposition – The Independent
‘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.’
The Independent, 5th July 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Manchester Arena Inquiry: Ex-GMP officer investigated over evidence By Daniel De Simone – BBC News
‘A former Greater Manchester Police officer is being investigated by a watchdog over his evidence at a public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bomb.’
BBC News, 5th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rochdale grooming gang members fight deportation to Pakistan under human rights law – The Independent
‘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.’
The Independent, 3rd July 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Important new ruling on access to British Passports for those subject to nationality deprivation proceedings – EIN Blog
‘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.’
EIN Blog, 2nd July 2021
Source: www.ein.org.uk
Breathing Space for Wales? Extension of possession notices, restarting of eviction warrants and a new Hardship Grant – Nearly Legal
‘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.’
Nearly Legal, 4th July 2021
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Associate of London Bridge attacker jailed over 9/11 anniversary video – The Independent
‘A known extremist has been jailed for sharing a video glorifying terrorism on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 atrocities.’
The Independent, 3rd July 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Trans women in female jails policy lawful, High Court rules – BBC News
‘It is lawful for transgender women to be housed in female jails in England and Wales, the High Court has ruled.’
BBC News, 3rd July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Priti Patel announces harsher sentences for migrants in bid to deter Channel crossings – The Independent
‘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.’
The Independent, 4th July 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
P, Re (Discharge of Party: Costs of Appeal) [2021] EWCA Civ 992 (02 July 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
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)
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
‘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.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Former choirmaster sentenced to 40 years for sexual abuse – Crown Prosecution Service
‘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.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 30th June 2021
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Rights groups join forces to call for UK corporate accountability laws – The Guardian
‘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.’
The Guardian, 4th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Millions in UK face disenfranchisement under voter ID plans – The Guardian
‘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.’
The Guardian, 4th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Alex Davies death: Mum’s shock after killer moved to hospital – BBC News
‘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.’
BBC News, 5th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
