‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
High Court (Chancery Division)
The Shahjalal Mosque and Islamic Centre, Re [2021] EWHC 324 (Ch) (18 February 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘A discharge care plan approach (DCPA) written by the London Borough of Islington and North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) was unlawful on nine points, the High Court has found.’
Local Government Lawyer, 18th February 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A judge recently considered very strong objections levelled by a family member to the idea that they were depriving their adult child of their liberty. She also helpfully clarified the current (limited) scope of s.4B MCA 2005, writes Alex Ruck Keene.’
Local Government Lawyer, 19th February 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘In MN v SSHD [2020] EWCA Civ 1746 the Court of Appeal considered several linked cases brought by victims of trafficking who had received negative Conclusive Grounds decisions.’
Garden Court Chambers, 17th February 2021
Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk
‘The Civil Procedure Rule Committee has approved new Practice Direction PD57AC which seeks to promote and enforce best practice on the preparation of witness statements.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 18th February 2021
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
‘On 9 February 2021, the Court of Appeal unanimously allowed Mr Cohoon and Craig Cohoon Watersports’ (“Watersports”) appeal against the decision of His Honour Judge Russen QC at first instance ([2020] EWHC 290 (Comm)).’
Guildhall Chambers, 15th February 2021
Source: www.guildhallchambers.co.uk
‘A woman who live streamed her partner’s Crown court trial on Facebook after videoing from the public gallery has received a four-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.’
Law Society's Gazette, 18th February 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Two validity cases in particular stood out last year and both turned on whether or not a testator suffered from “insane delusions” rendering their wills invalid. There are fewer reported cases giving guidance on this strand of the Banks v Goodfellow test (most cases I deal with revolve around old age psychiatry) so these recent cases are worth some scrutiny.’
Parklane Plowden Chambers, 12th February 2021
Source: www.parklaneplowden.co.uk
‘A man has been jailed for five years for killing his wife during the first coronavirus lockdown in March.’
BBC News, 18th February 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Covid legislation in England allows patients in first 10 weeks of pregnancy to take pills at home.’
The Guardian, 18th February 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A disgraced former police officer has had an appeal against an indecent image conviction refused.’
The Independent, 18th February 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Public trust in the law is at risk if ministers continue to rush through hundreds of new rules and legislation, bypassing parliament and leaving citizens, businesses and police in the dark, the former head of the government’s legal department has said.’
The Guardian, 18th February 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Home Office fees of £1,000 for children to register as British citizens are unlawful, the court of appeal has upheld in a landmark ruling.’
The Guardian, 18th February 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
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