Terence McArthur admits 1976 killing of baby daughter – BBC News
‘A man has admitted killing his 14-day-old daughter more than 45 years ago.’
BBC News, 22nd June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Three in four domestic abuse cases end without charge in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Three in four domestic abuse offences reported to the police are closed without a perpetrator being charged, a watchdog has said, amid fears the figures have worsened during the pandemic.’
The Guardian, 23rd June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Police officer guilty of manslaughter of ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson – The Guardian
‘A police officer has been convicted of the manslaughter of the former professional footballer Dalian Atkinson, after firing an electric stun gun into him for 33 seconds and kicking him twice in the head as he lay on the ground.’
The Guardian, 23rd June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Andrew Hall inquest: Police used ‘justified’ force on man who died – BBC News
‘Police officers used “justified, necessary and proportionate” force to restrain a man who later died, an inquest jury has found.’
BBC News, 22nd June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Banksy will have to reveal identity to control copyright, say judges – Daily Telegraph
‘Banksy will have to reveal his identity if he wants to regain control of his artistic portfolio, judges have said as they stripped him of a total of six trademarks.’
Daily Telegraph, 22nd June 2021
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Jodey Whiting: Disabled woman’s suicide ‘a direct result’ of benefit cut – BBC News
‘A disabled woman’s suicide was “a direct result” of having her benefits cut, the High Court has been told.’
BBC News, 22nd June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
What Are The Rights-Based Implications Of Vaccine Passports? – Each Other
‘Following news that 15 EU countries are issuing Covid-19 vaccine passports for travel, the debate over whether vaccine passports are fair is growing.’
Each Other, 21st June 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
UK legislation proposed to tackle modern slavery – OUT-LAW.com
‘A private members’ bill seeking to address modern slavery, including establishing minimum standards of transparency in supply chains, has been introduced to the UK parliament.’
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd June 2021
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Ombudsman criticises London borough over failures as corporate parent to former looked-after child who alleged abuse – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has said the London Borough of Lewisham exposed a former looked after child to “significant harm” after it failed to address her claims of abuse while in foster care properly.’
Local Government Lawyer, 22nd June 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Uncertainties remain over UK’s IR35 rules – OUT-LAW.com
‘Widespread changes to the UK’s IR35 off-payroll working rules came into force on 6 April 2021, and despite a 12-month delay to implementation, detailed HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) guidance and subsequent amendments to the legislation, areas of uncertainty remain.’
OUT-LAW.com, 21st June 2021
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Legal experts worldwide draw up ‘historic’ definition of ecocide – The Guardian
‘Legal experts from across the globe have drawn up a “historic” definition of ecocide, intended to be adopted by the international criminal court to prosecute the most egregious offences against the environment.’
The Guardian, 22nd June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
The Domestic Abuse Act – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Domestic Abuse Act, which will be implemented later this year, brings in important changes, many of which have been received positively by the sector. These changes will lead to significant developments, enabling frontline professionals to raise awareness and secure protection for survivors of domestic abuse.’
Law Society's Gazette, 21st June 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Leasehold campaigners hail ‘landmark’ changes – BBC News
‘Two big players in the leasehold sector have agreed to change the way they operate, following an investigation by the competition watchdog.’
BBC News, 23rd June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court upholds validity of £1 part 36 offer by party awarded £10 – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court has upheld a decision that a party that made a part 36 offer of £1 and received nominal damages of £10 was entitled to the usual costs consequences of beating their offer.’
Litigation Futures, 21st June 2021
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Were Do Not Resuscitate Orders Illegally Placed on Disabled People? – Each Other
‘Throughout the pandemic, unlawful do not resuscitate orders (DNRs) were placed upon people in the United Kingdom. Did it unfairly target disabled patients?’
Each Other, 22nd June 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
High court ruling leaves refused asylum seekers at risk of homelessness – The Guardian
‘A high court judge has quashed a ruling that said refused asylum seekers who are destitute must be given accommodation during the pandemic until all Covid restrictions are lifted.’
The Guardian, 22nd June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
AE (Iraq) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 948 (22 June 2021)
MS (Zimbabwe) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 941 (22 June 2021)
Patel v London Borough of Hackney [2021] EWCA Civ 897 (21 June 2021)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Jones v R. [2021] EWCA Crim 929 (22 June 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Hamburg Landgericht (Germany) v Parkes [2021] EWHC 1655 (Admin) (21 June 2021)
Government of Turkey v Ozgur Tanis [2021] EWHC 1675 (Admin) (21 June 2021)
Dawes, R (On the Application Of) v Birmingham City Council [2021] EWHC 1676 (Admin) (21 June 2021)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Credit Agricole Corporate And Investment Bank, Re [2021] EWHC 1679 (Ch) (21 June 2021)
Kelkoo v Google [2021] EWHC 1687 (Ch) (21 June 2021)
Macom GmbH v Bozeat & Ors [2021] EWHC 1661 (Ch) (21 June 2021)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
O’Connor v Luton Borough Council [2021] EWHC 1691 (QB) (22 June 2021)
Chouza v Martins & Ors [2021] EWHC 1669 (QB) (22 June 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
Malleable memory and the reliability of witness evidence in a digital age – Litigation Futures
‘One of the topics explored by a recent panel of international experts at London International Disputes Week was the malleability (and thus fallibility) of human memory and the resultant impact on reliable witness evidence.’
Litigation Futures, 22nd June 2021
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Judge stops draft ruling publication after parties settle dispute – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A judge has decided that her ruling on an issue of indemnity costs should remain unpublished after the parties settled the dispute at the last minute.’
Law Society's Gazette, 21st June 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
