High Court: Covid self-employed support scheme does not unlawfully discriminate against women – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted March 1st, 2021 in Administrative Court, coronavirus, employment, equality, government departments, HM Revenue & Customs, human rights, judicial review, maternity leave, news, self-employment, sex discrimination, taxation, women by sally

‘R (The Motherhood Plan and Anor) v HM Treasury [2021] EWHC 309 (Admin). In a judgment handed down on 17 February 2021, the High Court has ruled that the Self Employment Income Support Scheme (“the Scheme”) introduced during the coronavirus pandemic does not indirectly discriminate against self-employed women who have taken a period of leave relating to maternity or pregnancy in the last three tax years.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 26th February 2021

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Unhappy judges not as dissatisfied as they were, research shows – Litigation Futures

Posted March 1st, 2021 in government departments, judges, judiciary, news, statistics by sally

‘Judges are a bit happier in their jobs than they were five years ago but feel seriously undervalued by the government, the latest judicial attitude survey has revealed.’

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Litigation Futures, 1st March 2021

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New laws to protect victims added to Domestic Abuse Bill – Home Office

Posted March 1st, 2021 in bills, coercive & controlling behaviour, domestic violence, families, government departments, imprisonment, pornography, press releases, sentencing, victims by sally

‘A raft of new amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill will be presented, providing greater protections for victims and further clamping down on perpetrators.’

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Home Office, 1st March 2021

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 1st, 2021 in law reports by sally

Supreme Court

Begum, R. (on the application of) v Special Immigration Appeals Commission & Anor [2021] UKSC 7 (26 February 2021)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Bhamani & Ors v Sattar & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 243 (26 February 2021)

Page v Lord Chancellor & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 254 (26 February 2021)

Independent Workers Union of Great Britain, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 260 (26 February 2021)

Page v NHS Trust Development Authority [2021] EWCA Civ 255 (26 February 2021)

Open Spaces Society v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs [2021] EWCA Civ 241 (25 February 2021)

Butters & Anor v Hayes [2021] EWCA Civ 252 (25 February 2021)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Patel & Ors, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 231 (25 February 2021)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Chechev & Anor v Prosecutor’s Office In Kardzhali, Bulgaria & Anor [2021] EWHC 427 (Admin) (26 February 2021)

SM, R (On the Application Of) v Bail for Immigration Detainees [2021] EWHC 418 (Admin) (25 February 2021)

Zelenko v Prosecutor General of the Republic of Latvia [2021] EWHC 366 (Admin) (24 February 2021)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Davey & Anor v Bailey & Ors [2021] EWHC 445 (Ch) (26 February 2021)

Jones & Pyle Developments Ltd v Rymell [2021] EWHC 385 (Ch) (26 February 2021)

Capitol Records & Ors v British Telecommunications Plc & Ors [2021] EWHC 409 (Ch) (25 February 2021)

Young Turks Recordings Ltd & Ors v British Telecommunications Plc & Ors [2021] EWHC 410 (Ch) (25 February 2021)

High Court (Commercial Court)

PCP Capital Partners LLP & Anor v Barclays Bank PLC [2021] EWHC 307 (Comm) (26 February 2021)

ABN Amro Bank NV v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc & Ors [2021] EWHC 442 (Comm) (26 February 2021)

Rockliffe Hall Ltd v Travelers Insurance Company Ltd [2021] EWHC 412 (Comm) (25 February 2021)

Allianz Global Investors GmbH & Ors v Barclays Bank Plc & Ors [2021] EWHC 399 (Comm) (25 February 2021)

High Court (Family Division)

AB v CD [2021] EWHC 375 (Fam) (25 February 2021)

The London Borough of X v Y (Deprivation of Liberty in Scotland) [2021] EWHC 440 (Fam) (23 February 2021)

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Police boss wants to trial giving cannabis to prisoners – The Independent

Posted March 1st, 2021 in drug abuse, drug offences, medicines, news, police, prisons, statistics by sally

‘Prisoners should be given cannabis to help deal with addiction problems and tackle violence, according to a police and crime commissioner (PCC) in Wales.’

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The Independent, 28th February 2021

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Women earn two-thirds less than men in top finance roles – report – The Guardian

Posted March 1st, 2021 in banking, equality, news, remuneration, sex discrimination, statistics, women by sally

‘Female directors at the UK’s largest financial services firms earn on average two-thirds less than their male counterparts, new research shows, underlining the pay gap that still exists between men and women at the highest levels in the financial sector.’

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The Guardian, 1st March 2021

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Rogue landlord told to pay back £739,000 over illegal London housing – The Guardian

Posted March 1st, 2021 in confiscation, housing, landlord & tenant, local government, London, news, planning, proceeds of crime by sally

‘A rogue landlord who operated illegal rooming houses in London has been told to pay back £739,000 in illicit earnings or face jail, in one of the biggest confiscation orders of its kind, the council that investigated the case has said.’

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The Guardian, 28th February 2021

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High court dismisses case on ‘failure to give guidance on prioritising patients’ – The Independent

Posted March 1st, 2021 in codes of practice, coronavirus, doctors, government departments, hospitals, medical treatment, news by sally

‘A legal challenge to the government’s alleged failure to issue national guidance on how to prioritise patients during the Covid-19 pandemic has been dismissed by the High Court.’

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The Independent, 28th February 2021

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Non-fatal strangulation to carry five years in prison under reforms – The Guardian

Posted March 1st, 2021 in bills, domestic violence, families, government departments, imprisonment, news, sentencing, victims by sally

‘Ministers will make non-fatal strangulation a specific criminal offence punishable by five years’ imprisonment following pressure from campaigners.’

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The Guardian, 1st March 2021

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“Power of the purse” will bring diversity to Bar – Legal Futures

Posted February 26th, 2021 in barristers, diversity, equality, judiciary, legal profession, news, race discrimination, racism by sally

“The “power of the purse”, coming not from solicitors but from their clients, will “make the difference” in improving diversity at the Bar, a leading Black QC has said.’

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Legal Futures, 26th February 2021

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

What is a Cohabitation Agreement, and do I need one? – Family Law

Posted February 26th, 2021 in cohabitation, families, financial dispute resolution, news by sally

‘Many couples, despite living together, never seek to legally formalise their living and financial arrangements. They mistakenly believe that the concept of a “common law” husband and wife applies to them namely that they will automatically have financial claims against each other simply because they live together. The reality is far from this. Cohabitants do not have the same financial protection and security on the breakdown of their relationship as is afforded to married couples/those in civil partnerships.’

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Family Law, 26th February 2021

Source: www.familylaw.co.uk

Government reveals long-awaited whiplash rules and tariffs – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 26th, 2021 in accidents, civil procedure rules, damages, government departments, limitations, news, personal injuries, road traffic by sally

‘The government has confirmed that legislation paving the way for whiplash reforms will come into force from 31 May. Newly-published draft statutory instruments have also finally indicated the tariff levels at which damages will be set for soft tissue injuries suffered in road traffic accidents.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 26th February 2021

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The Covid-19 Pandemic as a Barder Event – Family Law Week

Posted February 26th, 2021 in coronavirus, divorce, families, family courts, financial dispute resolution, financial provision, news by sally

‘Richard Kershaw, partner at Hunters Law LLP, considers the implications of Mr Justice Cohen’s judgment in FRB v DRC (No 3).’

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Family Law Week, 25th February 2021

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‘Stansted 15’ face no further action over airport protest – BBC News

Posted February 26th, 2021 in airports, appeals, Crown Prosecution Service, demonstrations, deportation, immigration, news by sally

‘Protesters who broke into Stansted Airport to stop a plane deporting people to Africa will face no further action through the courts.’

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BBC News, 25th February 2021

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British Gymnastics faces group-claim lawsuit from 17 alleging abuse – The Guardian

Posted February 26th, 2021 in bullying, children, class actions, compensation, news, personal injuries, pre-action conduct, sport by sally

‘British Gymnastics is facing an unprecedented group-claim lawsuit from 17 former gymnasts, who allege there was widespread physical and psychological abuse deployed by coaches on children as young as six as part of a “win at all costs” mentality in the sport.’

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The Guardian, 26th February 2021

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Lack of access to lawyers for immigration detainees being held in prison is unlawful, High Court rules – The Independent

Posted February 26th, 2021 in detention, human rights, immigration, legal aid, legal representation, news, prisons by sally

‘The legal aid provision for immigration detainees held in prisons is unlawful, the High Court has ruled, after it emerged a man was unable to access a lawyer for 10 months and had to represent himself.’

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The Independent, 25th February 2021

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IOPC investigates five Thames Valley police officers over death of man, 24 – The Guardian

Posted February 26th, 2021 in assault, death in custody, disciplinary procedures, negligence, news, police, professional conduct, restraint, unlawful killing by sally

‘Five police officers are under investigation for manslaughter after the death of a 24-year-old man in police custody earlier this month.’

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The Guardian, 25th February 2021

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Shamima Begum: Isis member loses Supreme Court battle to return to UK – The Independent

Posted February 26th, 2021 in appeals, children, citizenship, human rights, news, Supreme Court, terrorism, young offenders by sally

‘Shamima Begum has lost her legal battle attempting to return to the UK to fight for her British citizenship. The Supreme Court found that the former Isis member did not need to be in the country to have a “fair and effective appeal”, overturning a previous ruling by the Court of Appeal.’

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The Independent, 26th February 2021

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Police watchdog castigates forces over use of stop and search – The Guardian

Posted February 26th, 2021 in drug offences, equality, news, ombudsmen, police, race discrimination, racism, statistics, stop and search by sally

‘Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary has castigated police forces over stop and search, saying that 35 years after the power was introduced they were still unable to explain why black people are more likely to be targeted.’

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The Guardian, 26th February 2021

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Reforms to laws around intimate image abuse proposed to better protect victims – Law Commission

Posted February 26th, 2021 in consent, criminal justice, Law Commission, photography, press releases, statute law revision, victims by sally

‘Proposals to improve protections for victims whose intimate images are taken or shared without their consent have today [26 February 2021] been published by the Law Commission of England and Wales.’

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Law Commission, 26th February 2021

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk/