Today in Focus Podcast: Freshwater – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2021 in appeals, drug offences, news, podcasts by sally

‘Today [23 February], the Freshwater Five case is in front of the court of appeal after the disclosure of new evidence that the defence says points to the men’s conviction being unsafe. Why has it taken a decade to get to this point?’

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The Guardian, 23rd February 2021

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Court of Appeal upholds rejection of CAAD appeal but rules Upper Tribunal did not have power to make costs order – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 25th, 2021 in compulsory purchase, costs, local government, news, planning, tribunals by sally

‘The Upper Tribunal did not have the power to make a costs order in a dispute over a certificate of appropriate alternative development (CAAD), the Court of Appeal has found.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 25th February 2021

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Police officer struck boy in custody across the face – BBC News

Posted February 25th, 2021 in assault, children, news, police, sentencing by sally

‘A police officer has been found guilty of battery after he struck a child who was in custody in the face.’

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BBC News, 24th February 2021

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Judges overturn conviction for refusal to give name and address in case of suspected Covid regulations breach – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 25th, 2021 in coronavirus, human rights, identification, news, regulations by sally

‘The Administrative Court has ruled that a man was entitled to refuse to give his name and address to a police officer who wanted to issue a fixed penalty notice for breach of lockdown regulations.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 24th February 2021

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Failure to enact public duty law ‘has worsened England inequality in pandemic’ – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2021 in coronavirus, equality, news, statutory duty by sally

‘The failure of successive governments to enact part of the Equality Act, which would have imposed a duty to address socio-economic disadvantage, has exacerbated inequalities in England during the coronavirus pandemic, a thinktank has claimed.’

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The Guardian, 24th February 2021

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Skewen: Coal Authority ‘not liable’ for mine flood damage – BBC News

Posted February 25th, 2021 in compensation, news, Wales, water by sally

‘People flooded out of their homes after a mine blow-out say it is “disgusting” the Coal Authority is refusing to accept liability for the damage caused.’

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BBC News, 25th February 2021

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Climate change “could transform legal profession” – Legal Futures

‘Helping clients cope with the repercussions of climate change could transform the legal profession, a Law Society report has predicted, as lawyers focus on “proactive risk management advice”, knowledge of numerous legal frameworks and “out-of-the-box thinking”.’

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Legal Futures, 25th February 2021

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Welsh watchdog criticises lack of action since home-school scurvy death – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2021 in children, education, health, news, Wales by sally

‘The Welsh government is failing in its legal duty to protect the rights of home-educated children a decade after a boy who was being taught by his parents slipped under the radar of education and health officials and died of scurvy, an official report has concluded.’

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The Guardian, 25th February 2021

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The Human Rights Act, 1998 – Oxford Human Rights Hub

Posted February 25th, 2021 in bills, human rights, news by sally

‘A striking feature of the history of Europe since the ending of WW II has been the origin, development, application and enforcement of the international movement for the protection of human rights. That movement has become a vital part of the government of the continent of Europe; it has affected both the larger and smaller states, and brought together states which were enemies in WWII, or were opposed to each other in the Cold War before the fall of the Berlin wall and the ending of communism in many European states.’

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Oxford Human Rights Hub, 24th February 2021

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Landlords win appeals over “unfair” FTT proceedings where – in absence of hearing – criminal offences found to have been committed – Local Government Lawyer

‘Three private landlords have won appeals at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) over whether the criminal standard of proof was met in rent disputes at the First Tier Tribunal (FTT).’

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Local Government Lawyer, 25th February 2021

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Woman with Covid should be allowed to die weeks after giving birth, judge rules – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2021 in birth, consent, coronavirus, families, medical treatment, news by sally

‘A woman in her early 30s, who has Covid and remains in an induced coma after giving birth to a son, should be allowed to die, against the wishes of her family, a judge has ruled.’

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The Guardian, 24th February 2021

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Case Preview: Balhousie Holdings Ltd v Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (Scotland) – UKSC Blog

Posted February 25th, 2021 in care homes, leases, news, sale of land, Scotland, Supreme Court, VAT by sally

‘In this post, Jacob Gilkes, a member of the tax team at CMS, previews the decision awaited from the UK Supreme Court in the matter of Balhousie Holdings Limited v The Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs, which concerns whether a sale and leaseback transaction should be regarded for VAT purposes as a disposal by the seller of its “entire interest” in the building.’

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UKSC Blog, 25th February 2021

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‘Very dangerous’ Plymouth man jailed for grooming girls on Snapchat – BBC News

Posted February 25th, 2021 in child abuse, internet, news, sentencing, sexual grooming, telecommunications by sally

‘A “very dangerous” man in his thirties who pretended to be 15-years-old to groom three young girls on social media, has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 24th February 2021

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Suspended sentence for fraudster who created bogus claims company – Litigation Futures

Posted February 25th, 2021 in accidents, claims management, fraud, news, road traffic, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

‘A fraudster who faked a road traffic accident and invented a fictitious accident management company to facilitate a whiplash claim has been handed a suspended prison sentence.’

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Litigation Futures, 24th February 2021

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Landlord loses appeal over rent repayment order for HMO occupied by tenants housed at direction of council – Local Government Lawyer

‘Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has secured more than £13,000 in a rent repayment order after the failure of an appeal against it.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 25th February 2021

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Rapist John Worboys loses appeal against two life sentences – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2021 in appeals, news, rape, sentencing by sally

‘The black-cab driver John Worboys has lost his appeal against the two additional life sentences he received in 2019 when more victims of the serial rapist came forward.’

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The Guardian, 24th February 2021

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Government urged to ensure convicted sex offenders cannot work as tutors – BBC News

Posted February 25th, 2021 in child abuse, children, criminal records, education, news, sexual offences, vetting by sally

‘The government is being urged to close a legal loophole to stop convicted sex offenders working with children as private tutors.’

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BBC News, 25th February 2021

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 25th, 2021 in legislation by sally

The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 25th, 2021 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Dale v Banga & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 240 (24 February 2021)

Quantum Actuarial LLP v Quantum Advisory Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 227 (24 February 2021)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Xhelilaj, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWHC 408 (Admin) (24 February 2021)

Sayer v General Osteopathic Council [2021] EWHC 370 (Admin) (24 February 2021)

Teewary v The General Medical Council [2021] EWHC 376 (Admin) (24 February 2021)

T & Anor, R. (On Application of) v Financial Conduct Authority [2021] EWHC 396 (Admin) (24 February 2021)

Shiva Ltd v Boyd (An Inspector of Health And Safety) [2021] EWHC 371 (Admin) (24 February 2021)

High Court (Chancery Division)

JSC Commercial Bank Privatbank v Kolomoisky & Ors [2021] EWHC 403 (Ch) (24 February 2021)

Abdulrida & Ors v Al-Najar & Ors [2021] EWHC 398 (Ch) (24 February 2021)

Protasov v Derev [2021] EWHC 392 (Ch) (24 February 2021)

High Court (Commercial Court)

PJSC Tatneft v Bogolyubov & Ors [2021] EWHC 411 (Comm) (24 February 2021)

High Court (Family Division)

JM v RM [2021] EWHC 315 (Fam) (22 February 2021)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Ware v Paddy French [2021] EWHC 384 (QB) (24 February 2021)

Source: www.bailii.org

New UK laws needed to stop hate speech and extremism, says report – The Guardian

‘Massive gaps in the law allow terrorism to be glorified and hatred to be spread, and a major crackdown is needed to stop more violence being triggered, an official report has said.’

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The Guardian, 24th February 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com