Neo-Nazi Andrew Dymock jailed for terror and hate crimes – BBC News
‘A neo-Nazi student who created two extremist groups and promoted a “distorted and wicked cause” has been jailed.’
BBC News, 21st July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
CPS accused of betraying rape victims as prosecutions hit record low – The Guardian
‘The Crown Prosecution Service must be held to account for its continued “betrayal” of rape victims, the victims’ commissioner of England and Wales has said, as new figures revealed rape prosecutions had fallen to another record low.’
The Guardian, 22nd July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Cyberflashing should be new criminal offence, review suggests – The Guardian
‘Unsolicited sending of obscene images should be made illegal through the creation of a new offence of cyberflashing, a UK government-commissioned review recommended.’
The Guardian, 21st July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Justice system failing victims, says commissioner for England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Chronic underfunding of the criminal justice system has left victims facing a “bleak” picture, the victims’ commissioner for England and Wales has warned.’
The Guardian, 21st July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Case Comment: R (on the application of Fylde Coast Farms Ltd (formerly Oyston Estates Ltd)) v Fylde Borough Council [2021] UKSC 18 – UKSC Blog
‘In this post, Angus Maudslay, an associate in the litigation and arbitration team at CMS, comments on the decision of the UK Supreme Court in the matter of R (on the application of Fylde Coast Farms Ltd (formerly Oyston Estates Ltd)) v Fylde Borough Council [2021] UKSC 18, which concerns whether section 61N of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 should be interpreted to mean that an application for judicial review was made out of time.’
UKSC Blog, 21st July 2021
Source: ukscblog.com
The Judicial Review Bill Poses Amendments Which Could Harm Migrants and the Marginalised- Each Other
‘The Judicial Review and Courts Bill, to be published on Wednesday 21 July, could impinge on individuals’ rights to challenge public bodies.’
Each Other, 21st July 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
Daniel Morgan case: Met accused of ‘betrayal’ over unsolved 1987 murder – BBC News
‘The Met Police has been accused of a “betrayal of the public” in its statements over the unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan.’
BBC News, 21st July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal bids mean UK deportation flight to Zimbabwe takes off just one-third full – The Guardian
‘A controversial Home Office deportation charter flight to Zimbabwe took off at about 10.30pm on Wednesday evening with only around one-third of the passengers on board that officials had hoped to remove.’
The Guardian, 22nd July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Attorney General warning over social media posts about Premier League footballer arrested for sex offences – Daily Telegraph
‘Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have become littered with memes purporting to identify the player, who has not been charged.’
Daily Telegraph, 20th July 2021
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
30 years of the Child Support Act – House of Commons Library
‘The UK’s formal system for child support arrangements between separated families, without involving the courts, is provided by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). This succeeded the Child Support Agency (CSA), first established in 1993 with the Child Support Act 1991.’
House of Commons Library, 20th July 2021
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
- No. 1 West India Quay (Residential) Ltd v East Tower Apartments Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 1119 (21 July 2021)
- Raja v McmIllan [2021] EWCA Civ 1103 (21 July 2021)
- Manchester City Football Club Ltd v The Football Association Premier League Ltd & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 1110 (20 July 2021)
- Dixon Coles & Gill (A Former Firm) v Baines, Bishop of Leeds & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 1097 (20 July 2021)
- Garland & Anor v Secretary of State for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs [2021] EWCA Civ 1098 (20 July 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
- Piroska v Appeal Court In Gyula (Hungary) [2021] EWHC 2054 (Admin) (21 July 2021)
- Barcelos v Judicial Court of the Judicial District of Lisboa Norte (Portugal) [2021] EWHC 2036 (Admin) (20 July 2021)
- Bogdanski v Elblag Regional Court (Poland) [2021] EWHC 2037 (Admin) (20 July 2021)
- Robinson, R (On the Application Of) v Buckinghamshire Council [2021] EWHC 2014 (Admin) (20 July 2021)
- SM v The Court of Protection & Anor [2021] EWHC 2046 (Admin) (20 July 2021)
- Buivis v Deputy Prosecutor General (Republic of Lithuania) [2021] EWHC 2042 (Admin) (20 July 2021)
- Manchester Airports Holdings Ltd, R. (On the Application Of) v Secretary Of State For Transport & Anor [2021] EWHC 2031 (Admin) (20 July 2021)
High Court (Chancery Division)
- Barrowfen Properties Ltd v Patel & Ors [2021] EWHC 2055 (Ch) (21 July 2021)
- Wakeley & Ors v Tech Mahindra Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 2060 (Ch) (21 July 2021)
- Atkinson (As Joint Liquidators of Grosvenor Property Developers Ltd) & Anor v Varma & Ors [2021] EWHC 2027 (Ch) (20 July 2021)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
- Hughes v Rattan [2021] EWHC 2032 (QB) (21 July 2021)
- Witcomb v J Keith Park Solicitors (a firm) & Anor [2021] EWHC 2038 (QB) (20 July 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
Judicial review: Plan to reform scrutiny by courts revealed – BBC News
‘The government is pressing ahead with plans to limit how the public can legally challenge official decisions, despite fears it will damage justice.’
BBC News, 21st July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
What Will The New Nationality And Borders Bill Do? – Each Other
‘The new Nationality and Borders Bill, introduced by Home Secretary Priti Patel, is facing criticism for its potential to breach human rights and the UK’s commitments under the Refugee Convention.’
Each Other, 20th July 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
High Court refuses to let law firm take place of deceased claimant – Legal Futures
‘A High Court judge has rejected an application by a law firm to substitute itself for a deceased claimant, on the grounds that it would be a form of champerty.’
Legal Futures, 20th July 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Vue cinema chain fined £750,000 over seat crush death – BBC News
‘The Vue cinema chain has been fined £750,000 for safety breaches which led to the death of a man who became trapped under a chair.’
BBC News, 20th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Parent succeeds on all six grounds in judicial review challenge over grant of planning permission for site next to school for special educational needs – Local Government Lawyer
‘The parent of a child who attends a Special Educational Needs school has won a judicial review challenge over Thanet Council’s grant of planning permission for an adjacent site.’
Local Government Lawyer, 19th July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Court blocks firm being substituted into claim of dead client – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has refused an application from a London firm to be substituted for their deceased client in a £1.5m litigation claim.’
Law Society's Gazette, 20th July 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Public street harassment set to be made illegal in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Public street harassment is likely to be criminalised under plans being drawn up by the government as part of its long-awaited strategy to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) for England and Wales.’
The Guardian, 20th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Oldham murder: Man jailed for killing ex-wife over house sale – BBC News
‘A man who murdered his ex-wife after being told he would have to move out of the family home has been jailed.’
BBC News, 20th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
