‘Sexual harassment and assault claims made by school pupils on a website may be the “next child abuse scandal that engulfs the nation”, police have said.’
BBC News, 29th March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Five students have been banned from the roads after being caught riding e-scooters while over the drink-drive limit.
The men, aged between 19 and 22, were all stopped by police while misusing the hire vehicles in Newcastle. Their actions have resulted in the city’s scooters – which were only launched in February – being shut down over night to prevent similar incidents.’
The Independent, 28th March 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The disparity between the best and worst legal practice course (LPC) providers has continued to grow, with only 23% of students passing at one institution.’
Legal Futures, 26th March 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘John Tughan QC of 4PB considers the latest judgments that Public law child lawyers need to know about.’
Family Law Week, 24th March 2021
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Secretary of State for the Home Department v Starkey [2021] EWCA Civ 421 (26 March 2021)
City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431 (25 March 2021)
Newman v Southampton City Council & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 437 (25 March 2021)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Beere & Anor, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 432 (25 March 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC, Re (Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006) [2021] EWHC 716 (Ch) (25 March 2021)
Brake & Anor v Guy & Ors [2021] EWHC 671 (Ch) (25 March 2021)
Brake & Anor v Guy & Ors (Preliminary Issue) [2021] EWHC 670 (Ch) (25 March 2021)
Financial Conduct Authority v 24hr Trading Academy Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 648 (Ch) (25 March 2021)
High Court (Commercial Court)
VTB Bank (PJSC) v Mejlumyan [2021] EWHC 718 (Comm) (25 March 2021)
High Court (Patents Court)
Facebook Ireland Ltd v Voxer IP LLC [2021] EWHC 657 (Pat) (19 March 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps) (England) Regulations 2021
The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2021
The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Temporary Modification) Regulations 2021
The Representation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021
The Customs (Tariff etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
The Agriculture (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2021
The Non-Domestic Rating (Designated Area) Regulations 2021
The Valuation for Rating (Coronavirus) (England) Regulations 2021
The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (High-Risk Countries) Regulations 2021
The Spring Traps Approval (Variation) (England) (No. 2) Order 2021
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘Britain still has no way of deporting refugees from the UK to other countries, the Home Office has confirmed – despite this being a key component of its asylum overhaul announced on Wednesday. Priti Patel has unveiled new measures that will see refugees who arrive in Britain via unauthorised routes denied an automatic right to asylum and instead regularly reassessed for removal to safe countries they passed through, which are usually in the EU.’
The Independent, 25th March 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Domestic abuse support groups have warned that women will be unsafe if unregulated refuges are allowed to continue offering accommodation. One organisation said “women could die” if the practice does not stop. They fear the government’s Domestic Abuse Bill could see private landlords offering rooms for vulnerable women fleeing violence.’
BBC News, 26th March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Johnny Depp has lost a bid to overturn a damning High Court ruling which concluded he assaulted his ex-wife Amber Heard and left her in “fear for her life”.’
The Independent, 25th March 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A teacher who showed pupils an “inappropriate” cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad – sparking protests outside a school – has been suspended.’
BBC News, 25th March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Two members of the Freshwater Five convicted more than a decade ago of attempting to smuggle £53m of cocaine into the UK have lost an appeal against their convictions.’
The Guardian, 25th March 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Draconian lockdown laws imposed one year ago have been extended for a further six months, despite a major Tory revolt.
The Coronavirus Act – granting powers over everything from school closures and public gatherings to the detention of infected people – was renewed by MPs, by 484 votes to 76.’
The Independent, 25th March 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A senior army officer has been found guilty of dishonestly claiming almost £50,000 in allowances to pay for his children’s boarding school fees. Maj Gen Nick Welch, who is believed to be the most senior officer to face court martial since 1815, was convicted of fraud following a four-week trial at Bulford military court in Wiltshire. He is due to be sentenced on Friday.’
The Guardian, 25th March 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Britain has lost “significant” access to EU policing data under the Brexit deal negotiated at the end of last year, a House of Lords report has said. It also concluded that post-Brexit law enforcement arrangements are “complex” and “untested”.’
BBC News, 26th March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A solicitor has had her claim for victimisation by the Law Society struck out by an employment tribunal on the basis that, as the chair of a committee, she was not an employee or office-holder.’
Legal Futures, 25th March 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Ministry of Justice “faces significant risks across the full range of its services, without a clear sense of prioritisation” and huge backlogs that have built up are causing “unacceptably long waiting times for people to access justice”, the Public Accounts Committee has said.’
Local Government Lawyer, 24th March 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A year since the Coronavirus Act 2020 received Royal Assent, Parliament will today (25 March 2021) once more debate the Coronavirus Act 2020 and its effects, effectiveness, and continuation. The Coronavirus Act 2020 is a touchpoint in the legal and regulatory response to the pandemic.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 25th March 2021
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has launched a new inquiry to examine the Government’s approach to permitted development rights (PDR).’
Local Government Lawyer, 24th March 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘In The Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses v BXB [2021] EWCA Civ 356, the Court of Appeal has offered further guidance on vicarious liability following Supreme Court decisions last year in VM Morrison Supermarkets PLC v Various Claimants [2020] UKSC 12 and Barclays Bank v Various Claimants [2020] UKSC 13.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 25th March 2021
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘Stalking victims say they feel like “sitting ducks” in lockdown, according to a charity which has seen a surge in calls for help.’
BBC News, 25th March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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