Chart-topping rapper Nines jailed for plot to import 28kg of cannabis – The Independent
‘Chart-topping rapper Nines has been jailed for 28 months for importing 28kg of cannabis.’
The Independent, 2nd October 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Jail terms of 20+ years ‘quadruple’ in England and Wales over past decade – The Guardian
‘The number of people sentenced to more than 20 years in prison has quadrupled over the last decade, figures have shown. Given the increase in average tariff lengths handed down by courts, this figure is expected to continue to rise substantially over coming years.’
The Guardian, 3rd October 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
Prendi aka Kola v Government of the Republic of Albania [2021] EWHC 2625 (Admin) (30 September 2021)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Beg v Beg & Ors [2021] EWHC 2598 (Ch) (30 September 2021)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Excotek Ltd v City Air Express Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 2615 (Comm) (30 September 2021)
Salt Ship Design AS v Prysmian Powerlink SRL [2021] EWHC 2633 (Comm) (30 September 2021)
Blue-Sky Solutions Ltd v Be Caring Ltd [2021] EWHC 2619 (Comm) (30 September 2021)
High Court (Family Division)
Z, Re (Medical Treatment: Invasive Ventilation) [2021] EWHC 2613 (Fam) (24 September 2021)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Croda Europe Ltd v Optimus Services Ltd (Costs) [2021] EWHC 2606 (TCC) (30 September 2021)
Quadro Services Ltd v Creagh Concrete Products Ltd [2021] EWHC 2637 (TCC) (28 September 2021)
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
No case to answer: prosecution under s. 82 Environmental Protection Act 1990 dismissed – Local Government Lawyer
‘Sarah Salmon reports on how a social landlord successfully defended a private prosecution brought by an occupier of one of its properties under section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st October 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
High Court judge approves bespoke placement in case where he had declined to authorise continued deprivation of liberty of 12 year old in psychiatric admissions unit – Local Government Lawyer
‘A High Court judge who last week refused to exercise the inherent jurisdiction to authorise the continued deprivation of the liberty of a 12-year-old child (LT) in an acute psychiatric admission unit for adolescents, has since authorised her deprivation of liberty in an empty children’s home found by the local authority, it has emerged.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th September 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Negligent’ London firm defeats £12m claim for lack of causation – Legal Futures
‘Leading London law firm Withers has fought off a £12m claim on the basis of causation after the High Court ruled that it gave negligent advice to a property developer.
However, His Honour Judge Pelling QC, sitting as a High Court judge, found that the firm gave negligent advice on a settlement agreement, leading to an award of £270,000 in damages.’
Legal Futures, 1st October 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Research Briefing: Policing in the UK – House of Commons Library
‘This briefing explains the key concepts underpinning the British model of policing. It introduces the key actors in UK policing. It provides a brief introduction to UK police forces and discusses their performance.’
House of Commons Library, 29th September 2021
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Judge lambasts government lawyers who ignored court rules – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Department of Health and Social Care has been publicly censured by the courts for repeatedly failing to comply with civil procedure rules on disclosure protocol in a case brought by a campaign group.’
Law Society's Gazette, 1st October 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
More rape trials to allow pre-recorded evidence – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Victims of alleged sexual violence in London and the north east will be spared live cross-examination from today, as part of a pilot scheme to make trials less traumatic for complainants.’
Law Society's Gazette, 30th September 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘I see him for what he is now’: Rough sex defence trivialises violence says wife of sex choke killer – The Independent
‘The wife of a man recently sentenced to less than five years in prison for choking a woman to death in sex has said the “rough sex defence” trivialises violence against women.’
The Independent, 30th September 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Watchdog launches probe into Leicester City and JD Sports over merchandise – The Independent
‘The UK competition watchdog has launched an investigation in Leicester City FC and retailer JD Sports over the sale of club merchandise.’
The Independent, 30th September 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Home Office resisting calls to let asylum seekers work in the UK – The Guardian
‘Priti Patel’s department is resisting growing demands to allow asylum seekers to work following a public intervention from her cabinet colleague Dominic Raab to say that he would be “open-minded’ about the proposal.’
The Guardian, 30th September 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Racist’ drug laws should be reformed, says former government adviser – The Independent
‘Britain’s drug laws are racist and need to be overhauled, a former government adviser has said. Lord Simon Woolley, who used to lead the government’s race disparity unit, said the 50-year-old Misuse of Drugs Act should be reviewed, as it is a “tool of systemic racism”.’
The Independent, 30th September 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Met Police issues advice to women to ‘shout or wave a bus down’ if they don’t trust a male officer – The Independent
‘The Metropolitan Police has issued advice for women who fear a male police officer might not be genuine, suggesting they call 999 or “shout out to a passer-by, run into a house or wave a bus down” for help.’
The Independent, 1st October 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Pret allergy death: Parents welcome Natasha’s allergy law – BBC News
‘The parents of a teenager who died after an allergic reaction to a Pret A Manger baguette have welcomed the introduction of a UK law in her name.’
BBC News, 1st October 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Deceived activist Kate Wilson wins tribunal against Met Police – BBC News
‘An activist who was deceived into a relationship with an undercover police officer has won a tribunal case for breaches of her human rights.’
BBC News, 30th September 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
