Covid: Family camping on cliff edge fined for lockdown breach – BBC News
‘A couple found camping “in a perilous position” on top of a cliff have been fined for breaching lockdown rules.’
BBC News, 1st March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments (Revocation) Regulations 2021
The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2021
The Civil Liability Act 2018 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2021
The Official Controls and Phytosanitary Conditions (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021
The Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2021
The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
The Carbon Accounting (Provision for 2019) Regulations 2021
The Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2021
The Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) and the Biofuel (Labelling) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘Failure to remove’ claims – the decision in HXA v Surrey County Council – Local Government Lawyer
‘Paul Stagg analyses an important decision this month on “failure to remove” claims and also summarises the other case law to date, before looking at pending cases and the likely way forward to the higher courts.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th February 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
High Court: Covid self-employed support scheme does not unlawfully discriminate against women – UK Human Rights Blog
‘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.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 26th February 2021
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Unhappy judges not as dissatisfied as they were, research shows – Litigation Futures
‘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.’
Litigation Futures, 1st March 2021
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
New laws to protect victims added to Domestic Abuse Bill – Home Office
‘A raft of new amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill will be presented, providing greater protections for victims and further clamping down on perpetrators.’
Home Office, 1st March 2021
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
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)
Page v NHS Trust Development Authority [2021] EWCA Civ 255 (26 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)
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)
High Court (Commercial Court)
PCP Capital Partners LLP & Anor v Barclays Bank PLC [2021] EWHC 307 (Comm) (26 February 2021)
Rockliffe Hall Ltd v Travelers Insurance Company Ltd [2021] EWHC 412 (Comm) (25 February 2021)
High Court (Family Division)
AB v CD [2021] EWHC 375 (Fam) (25 February 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
Police boss wants to trial giving cannabis to prisoners – The Independent
‘Prisoners should be given cannabis to help deal with addiction problems and tackle violence, according to a police and crime commissioner (PCC) in Wales.’
The Independent, 28th February 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Women earn two-thirds less than men in top finance roles – report – The Guardian
‘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.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Rogue landlord told to pay back £739,000 over illegal London housing – The Guardian
‘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.’
The Guardian, 28th February 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
High court dismisses case on ‘failure to give guidance on prioritising patients’ – The Independent
‘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.’
The Independent, 28th February 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Non-fatal strangulation to carry five years in prison under reforms – The Guardian
‘Ministers will make non-fatal strangulation a specific criminal offence punishable by five years’ imprisonment following pressure from campaigners.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
What is a Cohabitation Agreement, and do I need one? – Family Law
‘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.’
Family Law, 26th February 2021
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Government reveals long-awaited whiplash rules and tariffs – Law Society’s Gazette
‘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.’
Law Society's Gazette, 26th February 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
The Covid-19 Pandemic as a Barder Event – Family Law Week
‘Richard Kershaw, partner at Hunters Law LLP, considers the implications of Mr Justice Cohen’s judgment in FRB v DRC (No 3).’
Family Law Week, 25th February 2021
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘Stansted 15’ face no further action over airport protest – BBC News
‘Protesters who broke into Stansted Airport to stop a plane deporting people to Africa will face no further action through the courts.’
BBC News, 25th February 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lack of access to lawyers for immigration detainees being held in prison is unlawful, High Court rules – The Independent
‘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.’
The Independent, 25th February 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
