‘In MN v SSHD [2020] EWCA Civ 1746 the Court of Appeal considered several linked cases brought by victims of trafficking who had received negative Conclusive Grounds decisions.’
Garden Court Chambers, 17th February 2021
Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk
‘The Civil Procedure Rule Committee has approved new Practice Direction PD57AC which seeks to promote and enforce best practice on the preparation of witness statements.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 18th February 2021
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
‘On 9 February 2021, the Court of Appeal unanimously allowed Mr Cohoon and Craig Cohoon Watersports’ (“Watersports”) appeal against the decision of His Honour Judge Russen QC at first instance ([2020] EWHC 290 (Comm)).’
Guildhall Chambers, 15th February 2021
Source: www.guildhallchambers.co.uk
‘A woman who live streamed her partner’s Crown court trial on Facebook after videoing from the public gallery has received a four-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.’
Law Society's Gazette, 18th February 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Two validity cases in particular stood out last year and both turned on whether or not a testator suffered from “insane delusions” rendering their wills invalid. There are fewer reported cases giving guidance on this strand of the Banks v Goodfellow test (most cases I deal with revolve around old age psychiatry) so these recent cases are worth some scrutiny.’
Parklane Plowden Chambers, 12th February 2021
Source: www.parklaneplowden.co.uk
‘A man has been jailed for five years for killing his wife during the first coronavirus lockdown in March.’
BBC News, 18th February 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Covid legislation in England allows patients in first 10 weeks of pregnancy to take pills at home.’
The Guardian, 18th February 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A disgraced former police officer has had an appeal against an indecent image conviction refused.’
The Independent, 18th February 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Public trust in the law is at risk if ministers continue to rush through hundreds of new rules and legislation, bypassing parliament and leaving citizens, businesses and police in the dark, the former head of the government’s legal department has said.’
The Guardian, 18th February 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Home Office fees of £1,000 for children to register as British citizens are unlawful, the court of appeal has upheld in a landmark ruling.’
The Guardian, 18th February 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A police force previously dubbed “clueless” is making progress but areas of concern remain, a watchdog has said.’
BBC News, 19th February 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A woman who sent her ex-boyfriend a pig’s head during a prolonged stalking campaign has been jailed.’
The Independent, 18th February 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Issue #43 of Spire Barristers’ Family Law Newsletter: edited by Connie Purdy and Taz Irshad; news and Case Reviews by Francesca Massarella. Francesca is due to begin pupillage at Spire Barristers in September 2021.’
Spire Barristers, 16th February 2021
Source: spirebarristers.co.uk
‘The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently prescribed annual booster / refresher training for employers on Equality and Diversity in order to ensure that it is effective in eliminating harassment in the workplace.’
Pump Court Chambers, 17th February 2021
Source: www.pumpcourtchambers.com
‘The court was faced with a category 2 and 3 Public Trustee v Cooper application principally for the approval of a momentous decision. The court was initially asked to approve the entirety of a settlement reached between four trustees split into two camps but later asked to approve only the dispositive elements of the settlement. The settlement unusually resolved disputes between the trustees rather than between trustees and beneficiaries or third parties. The court was concerned with mutual allegations of inappropriate action as fiduciaries and the failure of both sides to manage conflicts of interest in arriving at a settlement. After stressing that such factors could impair the decision reached and which the court was asked to approve, the court refused its approval of part of the settlement. Written by James Saunders, barrister, at New Square Chambers.’
New Square Chambers, 11th February 2021
Source: www.newsquarechambers.co.uk
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs v Carrington [2021] EWCA Civ 174 (18 February 2021)
Revenue And Customs v MCX Dunlin (UK) Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 186 (17 February 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Kings Security Systems Ltd v King & Anor [2021] EWHC 325 (Ch) (18 February 2021)
Tyburn Film Productions Ltd v British Telecommunications PLC [2021] EWHC 334 (Ch) (18 February 2021)
Gategroup Guarantee Ltd, Re [2021] EWHC 304 (Ch) (17 February 2021)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Specialised Vessel Services Ltd v MOP Marine Nigeria Ltd [2021] EWHC 333 (Comm) (18 February 2021)
Piraeus Financial Holdings SA v Grand Anemi & Ors [2021] EWHC 327 (Comm) (17 February 2021)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Jarman v Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust [2021] EWHC 323 (QB) (18 February 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘Free speech in Universities, or the lack thereof, is in the spotlight. On 16 February 2021, it is was reported in the mainstream media that the government is to bring forward legislation that will enable academics, students or visiting students who are “no-platformed” to sue universities for compensation where they feel they have suffered because their right to free speech has been curtailed. Apparently, the proposal is one of a number which will be put forward by the Secretary of State for Education, in order to protect free speech in universities in England. The Guardian reported that “the government wants to introduce a statutory tort for breaches of the free speech duty, which would enable academic staff or students who have been expelled, dismissed or demoted to seek redress through the courts.” The government is also proposing to appoint a “free speech champion”, who will be responsible for investigating potential infringements of free speech in the higher education sector.’
Monckton Chambers, 17th February 2021
Source: www.monckton.com
‘In Allsop v Banner Jones Ltd and another, the Court of Appeal considered the application of Phosphate Sewage v Molleson to applications to strike out a claim on the basis of abuse of process. The decision is a detailed exploration of the scope of the doctrines of res judicata, collateral attacks of previous decision and abuse of process. As such it is valuable reading to litigators generally and particularly those in the field of professional negligence.’
Hardwicke Chambers, 12th February 2021
Source: hardwicke.co.uk
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