Former trader jailed for defrauding pensioners – BBC News
‘A former stockbroker has been jailed for defrauding two pensioners out of nearly £34,000.’
BBC News, 15th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police arrest investigated as Newport altercation on social media – BBC News
‘A force has reported itself to the police watchdog after footage shared on social media appears to show an officer in an altercation with a man.’
BBC News, 15th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal clarifies meaning of ‘vacant possession’ in break clauses – OUT-LAW.COM
‘A vacant possession obligation in a property lease break clause only required the tenant to return premises to the landlord free of people, chattels and legal interests, and was not concerned with the physical condition of the premises, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
OUT-LAW.COM, 13th July 2021
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Right to repair may lead to increased claims against manufacturers – OUT-LAW.com
‘New regulations which will extend the life of domestic electrical products by up to 10 years, could mean manufacturers face more claims for defective products or negligence, experts at Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law have warned.’
OUT-LAW.com, 14th July 2021
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Proposed changes to the Defective Premises Act – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘Many changes have been introduced since Grenfell to address the cladding crisis including the establishment of various loans, funds, plans for new regulators, new taxes, levies and new rules to govern building safety throughout the lifetime of a building.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 13th July 2021
London borough secures possession order against groups camping on Clapham Common – Local Government Lawyer
‘The London Borough of Lambeth has secured an order for possession against occupiers camping on Clapham Common.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Court of Appeal allows appeal by council as judgment in childcare proceedings did not contain required analysis of competing options – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by a council over a judge’s order that effectively rejected the local authority’s care plan for adoption for an 18-month-old child (A).’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Research Briefing: Health and Care Bill 2021-22 – House of Commons Library
‘The Health and Care Bill 2021-22 [Bill 140 of 2021-22] was introduced in the House of Commons on 6 July 2021. Second reading is scheduled for Wednesday 14 July 2021. This paper explains the Bill’s provisions and includes comment and reactions.’
House of Commons Library, 12th July 2021
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Ban on knives, firearms and offensive weapons comes into force – Home Office
‘A tough ban on a wide range of knives, weapons, and firearms comes into force today as part of government action to tackle violent crime and serious violence.’
Home office, 14th July 2021
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Tardy defendant allowed to fight £101m case ‘by skin of his teeth’ – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A civil defendant who waited three months to challenge a default judgment worth £101m has been given another chance to fight the claim.’
Law Society's Gazette, 13th July 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Euro 2020: Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings against England after Italy final – The Independent
‘Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings against the English Football Association in the wake of chaotic scenes at the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy at Wembley.’
The Independent, 14th July 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
MP questions transfer of children from Rainsbrook secure centre to youth jails – The Guardian
‘Children held in a condemned youth jail for vulnerable offenders have been moved into unsuitable alternative custody, a committee has been told. About 30 children previously held at the privately run Rainsbrook secure training centre are being transferred into alternative custody arrangements following calls for urgent action over problems at the unit.’
The Guardian, 13th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Autism: Number of people stuck in hospital ‘national scandal’ – BBC News
‘The government’s failure to reduce the number of autistic people confined to mental health units in England is a “national scandal”, a charity says.’
BBC News, 14th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government breaching human rights commitments under UN racism treaty, report warns – The Independent
‘The government is in breach of a UN treaty designed to eradicate racial discrimination, a new report has warned. Research by the Runnymede Trust said that minority ethnic groups face sustained disparities across health, the criminal justice system, education, employment and immigration in England.’
The Independent, 14th July 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Killer Colin Pitchfork to be released from prison after challenge fails – The Guardian
‘The child killer and rapist Colin Pitchfork is to be freed from prison after the Parole Board rejected calls from the government to reconsider the controversial decision.’
The Guardian, 14th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Benefit death reviews ‘shrouded in secrecy’ – BBC News
‘Cases where a person claiming benefits died or came to serious harm have now prompted 268 internal reviews since 2012, it can be revealed. The Department for Work & Pensions holds reviews when it is alleged its actions had a negative impact, or when named at an inquest.’
BBC News, 14th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Southern Water fined record £90m for dumping raw sewage – BBC News
‘Southern Water has been fined a record £90m for deliberately dumping billions of litres of raw sewage into the sea. The company admitted 6,971 illegal spills from 17 sites in Hampshire, Kent and West Sussex between 2010 and 2015.’
BBC news, 10th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Target Group Ltd v Her Majesty’s Revenue And Customs [2021] EWCA Civ 1043 (12 July 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Perry v The Government of the United States of America [2021] EWHC 1956 (Admin) (13 July 2021)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
London Borough of Lambeth v Grant & Ors (Rev 1) [2021] EWHC 1962 (QB) (12 July 2021)
Malik v St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2021] EWHC 1913 (QB) (12 July 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
