Helen’s Law receives Royal Assent – Ministry of Justice
‘Killers who withhold information on their victims could spend longer behind bars.’
Ministry of Justice, 4th November 2020
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Immigration Skills Charge (Amendment) Regulations 2020
The Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support etc.) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020
The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) Regulations 2020
The Electricity Storage Facilities (Exemption) (England and Wales) Order 2020
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Joseph v Deloitte NSE LLP [2020] EWCA Civ 1457 (05 November 2020)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Forte & Anior v R. [2020] EWCA Crim 1455 (04 November 2020)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Manolete Partners Plc v Matta & Ors [2020] EWHC 2965 (Ch) (05 November 2020)
Leopard v Robinson [2020] EWHC 2928 (Ch) (04 November 2020)
Clydesdale Bank Plc & Ors v Wardle & Ors [2020] EWHC 2956 (Ch) (04 November 2020)
RJH Stanhope Ltd, Re [2020] EWHC 2808 (Ch) (04 November 2020)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Family Division)
MGB v GT [2020] EWHC 2968 (Fam) (05 November 2020)
BSA v NVT [2020] EWHC 2906 (Fam) (04 November 2020)
High Court (Patents Court)
IPCOM GmbH & Co Kg v HTC Europe Co Ltd & Ors [2020] EWHC 2941 (Pat) (04 November 2020)
Source: www.bailii.org
University of Law fails to block trade mark in dispute with former student – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The University of Law has lost major elements of a trade mark dispute against a start-up that helps teenagers get into law school, after claiming the branding could damage its reputation.’
Law Society's Gazette, 5th November 2020
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Family of mentally ill single mother accuse DWP of failing to protect her – The Guardian
‘The family of a severely mentally ill woman who died after being without disability benefits for several months have accused the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of failing to safeguard her.’
The Guardian, 5th November 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Fans to see agent fees from every transfer under new Fifa laws – The Independent
‘Football fans will be able to see exactly how much agents earn from transfer deals when new regulations come into force next year, Fifa has said.’
The Independent, 6th November 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Covid-19: Assisted dying travel allowed during lockdown, says Hancock – BBC News
‘People travelling abroad for the purpose of assisted dying will not be breaking coronavirus travel rules, the health secretary has said.’
BBC News, 5th November 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man admits killing his children at London home during UK lockdown – The Guardian
‘A man has admitted slitting the throats of his two young children during lockdown. Nadarajah Nithiyakumar, 41, attacked his daughter Pavinya, aged 19 months, and three-year-old son Nigash at the family home in Ilford, east London, on 26 April.’
The Guardian, 5th November 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Coroner calls for investigation into toilet freshener’s effect on child’s death – The Guardian
‘A coroner has called for further investigation into whether ingesting a toilet freshener led to the death of a two-year-old girl.’
The Guardian, 5th November 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Former BHS owner found guilty of tax evasion as he ‘funded yacht, Bentley and luxury holiday’ – The Independent
‘The former owner of BHS has been convicted of evading tax on £2.2m of income he received from buying the failed high-street chain. Instead of paying the tax he knew he owed, Dominic Chappell, 53, spent a fortune on a luxury lifestyle that included a £90,000 yacht, a Bentley Continental car, a Bahamas holiday and some expensive Beretta guns, Southwark Crown Court heard.’
The Independent, 5th November 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Lockdown 2: how does it affect child contact? – Family Law
‘No sooner had clarity been obtained as to how child contact would work within and across the tier system, than the government announced its suspension in England. From 5 November 2020, a 4-week lockdown will begin. Thankfully though, the position on child contact is very much clearer this time around.’
Family Law, 4th November 2020
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2020 – 2025 launched – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘The Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy has been published today (Thursday 5 November). It sets out the ambition, aim and objectives for the judiciary over the next five years.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 5th November 2020
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Fraud does not oust negligence claim, Supreme Court rules – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Lawyers have stressed that the illegality principle in civil claims remains intact despite the Supreme Court finding in favour of a mortgage fraudster in a dispute with a law firm.’
Law Society's Gazette, 4th November 2020
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
UK lawyers uneasy about plan to prosecute hate speech at home – The Guardian
‘Proposals to prosecute individuals for hate crimes based on what they discuss in their own homes need to be more widely debated, free speech organisations have said.’
The Guardian, 4th November 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Mamadou Sakho: Defender accepts ‘substantial’ damages from Wada – BBC News
‘Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho has accepted “substantial” damages from the World Anti-Doping Agency over allegations he took banned performance-enhancing drugs.’
BBC News, 4th November 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sheffield City Council failed boy with special educational needs – BBC News
‘A council has been told to pay a boy with special educational needs £20,000 because it failed to provide a suitable alternative education for him.’
BBC News, 5th November 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
