Solo 45 has jail term increased to 30 years on appeal – BBC News
‘A grime artist convicted of repeatedly raping four women has had his jail sentence increased on appeal.’
BBC News, 16th January 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Firms accused of putting workers’ lives at risk by bending lockdown trading rules – The Guardian
‘Irresponsible firms are exploiting looser lockdown regulations to bring thousands of non-essential workers into sometimes busy workplaces, with little chance of enforcement action by the nation’s safety watchdog.’
The Guardian, 16th January 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Law Society calls for two-week pause of non-custodial Crown and Magistrates court work – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Law Society has called for urgent action including a possible two-week pause of non-custodial Crown and magistrates’ court work “amid escalating safety concerns”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 15th January 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Families of citizens dying after contact with police still await justice – The Guardian
‘Relatives of people who have died after contact with the police have told of their distrust in and dissatisfaction with the ability of the complaints system to help deliver justice.’
The Guardian, 18th January 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
The White Lion Hotel (A Partnership) v James [2021] EWCA Civ 31 (15 January 2021)
Sarnoff v YZ [2021] EWCA Civ 26 (15 January 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Transparency failures put three firms in the dock – Legal Futures
‘Law firms in London, Manchester and Bath have become the first sanctioned for failing to publish price and service information, with compliance made a condition of their authorisation.’
Legal Futures, 15th January 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Lost on (civil) penalties: Sutton v Norwich in the Court of Appeal – Nearly Legal
‘Sutton v Norwich (2021) EWCA Civ 20, on appeal from the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (2020) UKUT 0090 (LC), 20th March 2020.Underhill (VP Court of Appeal, Civil) LJ; Moylan and Newey LLJ.
In this case, the Court of Appeal considered the civil penalties for a “relevant housing offence” imposed under s.249A of the Housing Act 2004 (the 2004 Act) by Norwich City Council on Mr Nicholas Sutton.
Nearly Legal, 14th January 2021
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Tax Credits Reviews and Appeals (Amendment) Order 2021
The Chief Regulator of Qualifications and Examinations Order 2021
The Countryside Stewardship (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
The Health and Care Professions Council (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Rules Order of Council 2021
The General Pharmaceutical Council (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Rules Order of Council 2021
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Rowe & Ors v Ingenious Media Holdings PLC & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 29 (15 January 2021)
Wright v Granath [2021] EWCA Civ 28 (15 January 2021)
Zuberi v Lexlaw Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 16 (15 January 2021)
Large v Hart & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 24 (15 January 2021)
Adedeji v University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust [2021] EWCA Civ 23 (15 January 2021)
Z v University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (NO 2) [2021] EWCA Civ 22 (13 January 2021)
Sutton v Norwich City Council [2021] EWCA Civ 20 (13 January 2021)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Hamilton & Ors v Post Office Ltd [2021] EWCA Crim 21 (15 January 2021)
Felstead & Ors v Post Office Ltd [2021] EWCA Crim 25 (15 January 2021)
Uddin & Anor v R. [2021] EWCA Crim 14 (13 January 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Brown v Hambleton District Council [2021] EWHC 1 (Admin) (15 January 2021)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Hinkel v Simmons & Simmons LLP [2021] EWHC 55 (Ch) (15 January 2021)
Byers & Ors v Samba Financial Group [2021] EWHC 60 (Ch) (15 January 2021)
Kent v Guest [2021] EWHC 51 (Ch) (14 January 2021)
Euro Accessories Ltd, Re [2021] EWHC 47 (Ch) (13 January 2021)
General Electric Company v AI Alpine UA Bidco Inc & Ors [2021] EWHC 45 (Ch) (13 January 2021)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Ardent Advisors Ltd v UK Web Media Ltd & Ors [2021] EWHC 63 (Comm) (15 January 2021)
Net Insurance SPA & Anor v Torzi & Ors [2021] EWHC 26 (Comm) (12 January 2021)
High Court (Family Division)
A Local Authority v JK & Anor [2021] EWHC 33 (Fam) (15 January 2021)
High Court (Patents Court)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Soriano v Forensic News LLC & Ors [2021] EWHC 56 (QB) (15 January 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
Remote hearings in family proceedings – how is justice perceived? – Family Law
‘The motion for the recent Kingsley Napley debate: “This House believes remote hearings are not remotely fair” was carried with a fairly balanced 56% in favour and 44% against. With an audience made up of over a hundred family lawyers and barristers, this result was no doubt influenced by their experience of remote court hearings heard either via video link or by telephone over the last six months, since the national lockdown in March.’
Family Law, 14th January 2021
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Police to implement strict bail conditions on domestic abuse and sexual violence suspects under new measures – The Independent
‘Police will now be able to implement strict bail conditions on more suspects in high-harm cases where the victim has suffered domestic abuse or sexual violence.’
The Independent, 14th January 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sexual harassment victims ‘less likely to be believed if they are seen as less feminine’ – The Independent
‘Women that suffer sexual harassment who are deemed to be less stereotypically feminine are less likely to have their allegations believed, a new study has found.’
The Independent, 14th January 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Government rejects report it will lower workers’ rights post-Brexit – The Guardian
‘The government has rejected a report that following Brexit, it plans to tear up employment protections based in EU law – a strategy that Labour has called “a disgrace”.’
The Guardian, 14th January 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bedford hospital: ‘Risk of baby abduction’ at ‘inadequate’ maternity unit – BBC News
‘Maternity services at a hospital have been downgraded to “inadequate” after inspectors found a “potential risk for baby abduction”. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected Bedford Hospital’s maternity services in November following “14 whistle-blower inquiries”.’
BBC News, 15 January 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Technical issue resolved after ‘150,000 police records lost – BBC News
‘The government is assessing the impact of a “technical issue” that led to 150,000 records being deleted from police databases.’
BBC News, 15th January 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal rules on whether VAT is payable on top of caps on costs in Aarhus Convention claims – Local Government Lawyer
‘The caps set out in the Civil Procedure Rules on the costs payable by losing parties in Aarhus Convention claims are inclusive of VAT, the Court of Appeal has ruled as part of the third Heathrow runway litigation.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th January 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Court of Appeal dismisses appeal by company director over £99k penalties for breaches of HMO regulations, non-compliance with enforcement notices – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has rejected a company director’s appeal over penalties amounting to £99,000 imposed by the Upper Tribunal for breaches of regulations covering houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), and non-compliance with enforcement notices.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th January 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Court of Appeal: Expert was not under “fiduciary duty” to client – Litigation Futures
‘The Court of Appeal has overturned the first decision in England and Wales to hold that an expert witness owed a fiduciary duty to their client.’
Litigation Futures, 13th January 2021
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Tribunal rejects law firm’s second challenge to age discrimination ruling – Legal Futures
‘An employment judge has refused a second application from a law firm to reconsider his decision to award an experienced property solicitor damages of £13,200 for age discrimination when he applied for a job with it.’
Legal Futures, 14th January 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
