Bournemouth Travelodge death: Man sentenced for killing hotel receptionist – BBC News
‘A man has been given an indefinite hospital order for the “brutal” killing of a hotel receptionist in Bournemouth.’
BBC News, 1st June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mark K Heatley: The Implications of the Hertfordshire County Council Case for Local Democracy – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘The High Court recently delivered its judgment in the case of Hertfordshire County Council v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, finding that remote meetings of local councils could not continue after 7 May 2021. This article looks at the decision and considers its impact for future local democracy.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 2nd June 2021
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Welwyn Garden City murder: Alex Staines jailed for life – BBC News
‘An abusive and controlling man who stabbed his former partner to death in her home while her three children were in the house has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 1st June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Officers accused of sexual abuse must face investigation, says police chief – The Guardian
‘All serving police officers accused of domestic or sexual abuse should face misconduct hearings as well as criminal investigations, according to the most senior police officer for domestic abuse in England and Wales.’
The Guardian, 2nd June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Digital forensics experts prone to bias, study shows – The Guardian
‘Devices such as phones, laptops and flash drives are becoming increasingly central to police investigations, but the reliability of digital forensics experts’ evidence has been called into question.’
The Guardian, 31st May 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Court of Appeal tells parties: Don’t ignore our suggestion to mediate – Litigation Futures
‘The Court of Appeal has criticised the failure of parties to heed its “strong” encouragement to resolve their dispute by mediation.’
Litigation Futures, 28th May 2021
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Social media and the law: Could your next tweet get you in trouble? – BBC News
‘Some people use Twitter to live tweet Love Island. Others use it to complain that their Deliveroo order arrived cold.’
BBC News, 29th May 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“An end to greedy opportunism” – whiplash reforms finally go live – Legal Futures
‘The Civil Liability Act reforms went live yesterday with the government promising an end to “greedy opportunism” while claimant representatives deemed it a “sad day for justice”.’
Legal Futures, 1st June 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Eviction ban: A million are in fear of losing their homes, charity says – BBC News
‘As England’s coronavirus eviction ban comes to an end on Monday, around a million households fear losing their homes, a charity says.’
BBC News, 31st May 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Refugee women and children ‘at risk of being abandoned’ in Home Office policy shift – The Guardian
‘Thousands of women and child refugees will be abandoned if the government’s New Plan for Immigration goes ahead, according to research.’
The Guardian, 1st June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Daniel Morgan: Report into murder to be released after agreement reached
‘A report into the unsolved murder of a private investigator killed in south London will be released next month.’
BBC News, 28th May 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Phytosanitary Conditions (Amendment) Regulations 2021
The Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2021
The Magistrates’ Courts (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2021
The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
The Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021
The Plant Health etc. (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
The Air Quality (Legislative Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Banning Order? Simples – Nearly Legal
“LB Camden v 1) Simple Properties Management Ltd 2) Mr MIguel Cabeo Cespedes. A banning order! One of – if we are being honest – far too few to date (even taking into account the time lag for relevant offences, prosecutions and applications). But one that can be heartily celebrated as thoroughly deserved, featuring as it does Simple Properties Management Ltd and its sole director, Miguel Cabeo Cespedes. We have come across SPM a few times in the past, as will become apparent, and sometimes it is a pleasure to see such acquaintances get their just deserts.”
Nearly Legal, 26th May 2021
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Police force obtains gang injunctions banning brothers from music videos glorifying gun and drug crime – Local Government Lawyer
‘West Midlands Police has secured gang injunctions banning two brothers from Birmingham from appearing in drill music videos glorifying gun and drug crime.’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th May 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The Cram Slam – Part 26A Restructuring Plans and Commercial Leases – Local Government Lawyer
‘David Nelson looks at the impact on landlords of a controversial High Court decision to allow a restructuring plan for a chain of health clubs.’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th May 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Lawyers must do better’: Lord Hodge criticises use of expert witnesses – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Instructing solicitors must not jeopardise the impartiality of expert evidence, the deputy president of the Supreme Court said today, citing a study which suggests expert witnesses are being used as “hired guns” by lawyers.’
Law Society's Gazette, 28th May 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
SDI Retail Services Ltd v Rangers Football Club Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 790 (27 May 2021)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Muhammed, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 802 (28 May 2021)
Ihenacho v London Borough of Croydon [2021] EWCA Crim 798 (27 May 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Bernotas v Lithuanian Judicial Authority [2021] EWHC 1410 (Admin) (27 May 2021)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Smith & Anor v Michelmores Trust Corporation Ltd & Ors [2021] EWHC 1425 (Ch) (27 May 2021)
Puma SE v Nike Innovate CV [2021] EWHC 1438 (Ch) (27 May 2021)
Van Zuylen v Whiston-Dew & Anor [2021] EWHC 1455 (Ch) (27 May 2021)
High Court (Commercial Court)
TP ICAP Ltd v Nex Group Ltd [2021] EWHC 1375 (Comm) (27 May 2021)
XL Insurance Company SE v Ipors Underwriting Ltd & Ors [2021] EWHC 1407 (Comm) (26 May 2021)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
YXA v Wolverhampton City Council [2021] EWHC 1444 (QB) (26 May 2021)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Dana UK AXLE Ltd v Freudenberg FST GmbH [2021] EWHC 1413 (TCC) (26 May 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
Windrush compensation: £30m offered to victims so far, Home Office says – BBC News
‘Nearly £30m has been offered in compensation to victims of the Windrush scandal, it has been confirmed, amid criticism over slow payments.’
BBC News, 27th May 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rape prosecution review failed to engage with victims, say survivor groups – The Guardian
‘A government-led review into the collapse of rape prosecutions in England and Wales has failed to “meaningfully engage” with rape survivors, despite assurances from a minister that they had been consulted, according to groups representing victims.’
The Guardian, 27th May 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
