‘More work to do’ to improve Nottingham maternity units – BBC News
‘More needs to be done to bring maternity units at a city’s two main hospitals up to scratch, inspectors have said.’
BBC News, 28th May 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cawston Park hospital closed after ‘consistent failures’ – BBC News
‘A hospital which provided care for adults with a learning disability or autism closed after “consistent failures in meeting standards”, the health watchdog said.’
BBC News, 28th May 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sewell says commission did find evidence of ‘persistent discrimination’ despite controversial race report – The Independent
‘A commission on racial inequality found evidence of “persistent race-based discrimination”, its chair told MPs on Thursday – despite barely mentioning the phrase in its widely contested report published earlier this year.’
The Independent, 27th May 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Girl, 10, refused EU settled status in UK despite all family members being accepted – The Independent
‘A 10-year-old girl has been refused EU settled status despite the fact that all of her immediate family members have been granted it.’
The Independent, 28th May 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Two Merseyside police officers jailed for covering up colleague’s assault – The Guardian
‘Two police officers have been sent to prison and a third handed a suspended sentence by a judge who said they took part in “what can only be described as a cover-up” over a colleague’s assault of an innocent man.’
The Guardian, 27th May 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
EU citizens win right to access personal data held by Home Office – The Guardian
‘EU citizens have won the right to get full access to records about them held by the Home Office or any other body after a legal battle by campaigners. Three judges at the court of appeal unanimously overturned an earlier high court decision that their case had no legal merit and ruled the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) unlawfully denied them access to their data through an “immigration exemption” clause.’
The Guardian, 26th May 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Insurers must not penalise loyal customers, says FCA – BBC News
‘People renewing their home or motor insurance will pay no more than they would as a new customer from January. The new rules have been confirmed by the City regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), following years of complaints.’
BBC News, 28th May 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Research briefing: Children: child arrangements orders – safeguards when domestic abuse issues arise (England and Wales) – House of Commons
‘This briefing provides information on how the family courts address issues of domestic abuse in private law proceedings relating to children, in particular proceedings relating to child arrangements orders. The final two sections of the briefing provide information on proposals for reform in this area.’
House of Commons, 26th May 2021
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Taxation of Chargeable Gains (Gilt-edged Securities) Order 2021
The Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2021
The Plant Health etc. (Miscellaneous Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2021
The Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2021
The Double Taxation Relief (Federal Republic of Germany) Order 2021
The Double Taxation Relief (Sweden) Order 2021
The National Health Service Pension Schemes and Injury Benefits (Amendment) Regulations 2021
The Child Benefit (General) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
The Pension Schemes Act 2021 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2021
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Termination – where did it all go wrong? – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘Is it just me who has seen a lot of disputes regarding wrongful termination since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic? A large proportion of those disputes have concerned whether a party has terminated in accordance with the provisions in a JCT contract. While parties frequently attempt to exercise termination provisions under JCT contracts, very few seem to do so effectively.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 26th May 2021
Alastair Richardson: The Legality of Home Office Fees – UK Constitutional Law Association
“Project for the Registration of Children as British Citizens v Secretary of State for the Home Department (PRCBC) concerned a challenge to the lawfulness of fees charged to children applying to be registered as British citizens. The fees have a serious adverse impact on the ability of many children to apply for registration.”
UK Constitutional Law Association, 26th May 2021
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
High Court judge criticises failure by council to deliver EHC plan – Local Government Lawyer
‘Nottinghamshire County Council failed to adequately deliver a disabled child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) the High Court has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th May 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Misogyny as a hate crime – what it means and why it’s needed – Family Law
‘In recent weeks, the government announced that it will instruct all police forces across the UK to start recording crimes motivated by sex or gender on an experimental basis- effectively making misogyny a hate crime. This follows the example of Nottinghamshire Police in 2016, followed by another 10 police forces since.’
Family Law, 25th May 2021
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
CPS statement on Hillsborough ruling – Crown Prosecution Service
‘The Nightingale Court at The Lowry Theatre, Manchester, has found there is no case for Peter Metcalf, former Chief Superintendent Donald Denton and former Detective Chief Inspector Alan Foster to answer on the charges of perverting the course of justice in relation to their actions following the Hillsborough disaster in 1989.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 26th May 2021
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Revised sentencing guidelines for assault offences and attempted murder – Courts & Tribunals Judiciary
‘The Sentencing Council has today (27 May 2021) published revised sentencing guidelines for assault offences, including common assault and attempted murder, and new guidance for assault on emergency workers.’
Courts & Tribunals Judiciary, 27th May 2021
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Hillsborough: why has the trial collapsed and what happens next? – The Guardian
‘A judge has stopped the trial of two former South Yorkshire police officers and the force’s former solicitor, who had been charged with perverting the course of justice for amending police statements after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.’
The Guardian, 26th May 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Uber recognises union for first time in landmark deal – BBC News
‘Ride-hailing giant Uber has agreed to recognise a trade union for the first time, in a landmark deal that should benefit gig economy workers.’
BBC News, 26th May 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Batley school protests: Teacher allowed back in Prophet Muhammad image row – BBC News
‘A teacher who was suspended after showing children a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad can return to the classroom.’
BBC News, 27th May 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
