UK firms given six months’ grace on gender pay gap reporting – The Guardian
‘Companies that fail to meet the gender pay gap reporting deadline of 4 April will be given a six-month reprieve before any enforcement action is taken against them. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said companies should report by the deadline if possible, but confirmed it would not begin enforcement proceedings until 4 October.’
The Guardian, 22nd February 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
MI6 ‘body-in-bag’: Spy Gareth Williams’ London flat death reviewed – BBC News
‘The death of an MI6 agent whose naked body was found inside a locked holdall at his London flat is to be reviewed. Metropolitan Police investigators said new information about Gareth Williams, who died in 2010, had come to light.’
BBC News, 22nd February 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Uber accused of trying to deter drivers from seeking compensation – The Guardian
‘Uber has been accused of trying to deter drivers from seeking compensation for missed holiday and minimum wage payments after a landmark court ruling.’
The Guardian, 22nd February 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ex-Labour staffer goes to court to try to identify leaker of antisemitism report – The Guardian
‘A former senior Labour staffer has taken the party to court in an attempt to force it to disclose the identity of the leaker of a report on antisemitism in the party that contained hundreds of private WhatsApp messages.’
The Guardian, 22nd February 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Leader of Islamist terrorist network jailed for over 3 years after sparking manhunt at UK borders – The Independent
‘A senior leader of a terrorist network has been jailed after sparking a manhunt that caused nine-hour tailbacks in Dover.’
The Independent, 23rd February 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Uber BV & Ors v Aslam & Ors [2021] UKSC 6 (19 February 2021)
Evergreen Marine (UK) Ltd v Nautical Challenge Ltd [2021] UKSC 6 (19 February 2021)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Unite the Union v Alec McfAdden [2021] EWCA Civ 199 (19 February 2021)
Pigot v The Environment Agency [2021] EWCA Civ 213 (19 February 2021)
IPCOM GmbH & Co Kg v Vodafone Group Plc & ors [2021] EWCA Civ 205 (19 February 2021)
Leech Homes Ltd v Northumberland County Council [2021] EWCA Civ 198 (19 February 2021)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
KL v R. [2021] EWCA Crim 200 (19 February 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Puharic v Silverbond Enterprises Ltd [2021] EWHC 351 (QB) (19 February 2021)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Amirtharaja & Anor v White & Ano [2021] EWHC 330 (Ch) (19 February 2021)
Docklock Ltd v C Christo & Co Limited [2021] EWHC 308 (Ch) (19 February 2021)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Puharic v Silverbond Enterprises Ltd [2021] EWHC 351 (QB) (19 February 2021)
Meng v HSBC Bank Plc & Ors [2021] EWHC 342 (QB) (19 February 2021)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Motacus Constructions Ltd v Paolo Castelli SpA [2021] EWHC 356 (TCC) (22 February 2021)
CIS General Insurance Ltd v IBM United Kingdom Ltd [2021] EWHC 347 (TCC) (19 February 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
Uber drivers “set for £12k awards” after Supreme Court ruling – Litigation Futures
‘Tens of thousands of Uber drivers could be entitled to £12,000 in compensation, lawyers said today after the Supreme Court ruled they should be classed as workers.’
Litigation futures, 19th February 2021
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
European Commission approval for the ‘adequacy’ status of our data protection laws has been welcomed by the government. But is the UK making the wrong choice of regimes? – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Last week’s news that the European Commission is to approve the treasured ‘adequacy’ status of UK data protection laws came as a relief to much of the legal sector. Apart from allowing businesses to continue sharing personal data across the EU when the current bridging agreement expires in June, adequacy status also helps with law enforcement and other matters where cross-border co-operation is vital.’
Law Society's Gazette, 22nd February 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
City watchdog halts new business at Buy2LetCars – The Guardian
‘The City regulator has halted new business at a company that promises bumper returns from a car hire scheme aimed at people with poor credit ratings, prompting a backlash from the firm at the “bizarre” decision.’
The Guardian, 21st February 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Fewer than one in six ‘hostile environment’ raids led to deportations – The Guardian
‘Fewer than one in six of more than 44,000 “intelligence-led” Home Office immigration enforcement raids on people’s homes since the introduction of the “hostile environment” policy have resulted in deportations, according to data obtained by the Guardian.’
The Guardian, 21st February 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Fly-tipping: Licensing system failing to stop dumping, Panorama finds – BBC News
‘A BBC Panorama investigation has revealed how the government’s licensing system for waste carriers fails to stop fly-tipping. All businesses that transport and dispose of waste in England have to be licensed with the Environment Agency.
But there are few checks on who gets a licence and BBC Panorama found licensed firms can still be involved in the dumping of rubbish.’
BBC News, 22nd February 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Christian group fined £10k for Bulwell car park meet Published15 hours ago – BBC News
‘Police have handed a £10,000 fine to the organiser of a church meet-up in a pub car park.’
BBC News, 21st February 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Brexit: DUP launches court challenge to Northern Ireland protocol – The Independent
‘DUP leader Arlene Foster has launched legal action to challenge the Northern Ireland protocol amid unionist anger over post-Brexit trade disruption. The judicial review proceedings will argue that the new checks on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland were imposed without the consent of the public.’
The Independent, 22nd February 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Council misapplied its Allocation Scheme by treating a “preference” given to families with children as an automatic decision in their favour – Garden Court Chambers
‘The Claimant lived with her three adult children, one of whom (Zakiya) had cerebral palsy and learning difficulties. Due to her disabilities, Zakiya needed to live in a property with various adaptations, including a level-access shower, access to stairs with bilateral handrails, and (preferably) a downstairs toilet.’
Garden Court Chambers, 17th February 2021
Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk
Committal for contempt: CPR Part 81 and recent cases – Guildhall Chambers
‘As Foxton J observed in Integral Petroleum SA v Petrogat FZE [2020] EWHC 558 (Comm) at [26], applications for committal for contempt of court have become an increasingly common feature of High Court litigation, particularly in the Business and Property Courts.’
Guildhall Chambers, 12th February 2021
Source: www.guildhallchambers.co.uk
Contentious Wills & Probate Part III – Parklane Plowden Chambers
‘Last year there were two reported decisions in respect of the forfeiture rule. These are worth mention given the rarity of reported cases in this area.’
Parklane Plowden Chambers, 17th February 2021
Source: www.parklaneplowden.co.uk
Judge rejects use of frozen assets for legal expenses – OUT-LAW.com
‘A recent ruling by the High Court in London has highlighted the benefits to businesses of using freezing orders to protect and recover assets, as well as the willingness of the courts in England and Wales to support the enforcement of judgments, experts in civil fraud and asset recovery have said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 19th February 2021
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Environmental Law News Update – Six Pump Court
‘In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Charles Morgan, Noémi Byrd and Mark Davies consider a recent case involving the application of Energy National Policy Statements to nationally significant infrastructure projects, developments on legislation to curb sewage overflows and further delays for the Environment Bill.’
Six Pump Court, 5th February 2021
Source: www.6pumpcourt.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Chancery Division)
The Shahjalal Mosque and Islamic Centre, Re [2021] EWHC 324 (Ch) (18 February 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
