Anthony Lewis: Life for ‘predatory’ children’s entertainer – BBC News
‘A children’s entertainer who raped and sexually abused young girls over a 20-year period has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 24th September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Vulnerable people left without access to solicitors during Covid – Legal Futures
‘Some of the most vulnerable people have been left isolated and without proper access to solicitors because of the official response to the Covid-19 crisis, according to a report from the Law Society.’
Legal Futures, 25th September 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Muslim man wins UK tribunal case over Cognac raffle switch – The Guardian
‘A Muslim man who worked at a country house hotel has successfully sued his employer for religious harassment after he won a bottle of Cognac in a raffle at a staff party but was given a “cheap” box of chocolates instead.’
The Guardian, 24th September 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bethany Shiner and Tanzil Chowdhury: The Overseas Operation (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill and Impunity of the British State – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘The Overseas Operation (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons in March 2020 and is due its second reading on 23 September 2020. In short, the Bill aims to limit prosecution and civil proceedings against military personnel, as well as to enable the UK government to derogate from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) during combat operations. The Bill emerges in response to what numerous Defence Secretaries have referred to as the “judicialisation of war”, a term which has been used to resist the application of the ECHR to overseas military combat operations. Despite the Bill being described as a way to protect soldiers from the “industry” of “vexatious claims” and preserve the ability of combat forces to fight wars effectively, there is every suggestion that this is really about precluding, or at least severely limiting, the accountability of the British state in its overseas military deployments.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 22nd September 2020
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Hate crimes recorded at one in 10 football games in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘One in 10 football fixtures in the 2019-20 season had an incident of hate crime in England and Wales, data gathered by the police, the FA and anti-discrimination campaigners has revealed.’
The Guardian, 24th September 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Larger local authorities face reporting requirement on steps taken to prevent modern slavery – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Government is to strengthen the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to require larger local authorities and other public bodies and businesses to take action against modern slavery risks in their supply chains.’
Local Government Lawyer, 23rd September 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Cleaner Aurora Iacomi jailed for spiking boss’s coffee with detergent – BBC News
‘A station cleaner who spiked her supervisor’s coffee with cleaning fluid for “revenge” has been jailed.’
BBC News, 23rd September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces (Amendment) etc. Regulations 2020
The Representation of the People (Electoral Registers Publication Date) Regulations 2020
The Fatal Accidents Act 1976 (Remedial) Order 2020
The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions (England) Order 2020
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Council to pursue Crown Court appeal over ruling that ex-policeman convicted of child abduction should be granted taxi licence – Local Government Lawyer
‘Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has lodged an appeal with Liverpool Crown Court over whether a former policeman convicted 14 years ago of abducting a 15-year-old girl should be granted a taxi driver licence.’
Local Government Lawyer, 22nd September 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Wolf Rock (Cornwall) Ltd v Langhelle [2020] EWHC 2500 (Ch) (23 September 2020)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Ang v Reliantco Investments Ltd & Anor [2020] EWHC 2529 (Comm) (24 September 2020)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Pullman Foods Ltd v The Welsh Ministers & Anor [2020] EWHC 2521 (TCC) (23 September 2020)
Source: www.bailii.org
A bonanza of C-19 challenges – UK Human Rights Blog
‘With Baroness Hale’s recent criticism of the emergency measures taken by the government ringing in our ears, the following information from across the Atlantic might be of interest. The New England firm Pierce Atwood LLP has compiled a list of class actions related to COVID-19 in the United States, including all filed and anticipated cases up to 9 September 2020.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 23rd September 2020
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
NHS trust fined for lack of candour in first prosecution of its kind – The Guardian
‘A hospital trust has been fined for failing to be open and transparent with the bereaved family of a 91-year-old woman in the first prosecution of its kind.’
The Guardian, 23rd September 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK ‘Misses Opportunity’ To Reform Legal Recognition For Trans People – Each Other
‘Trans people in England and Wales will continue to be “forced through harmful processes” if they wish to have their gender recognised under a law the UK government has decided not to update, human rights groups have warned.’
Each Other, 22nd September 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘Free bunnies’ activists found guilty of trespass after anti-fur protest – The Guardian
‘Four anti-fur activists, dubbed the “free bunnies”, have been found guilty of aggravated trespass following a protest at a flagship Dolce & Gabbana store in Mayfair, London.’
The Guardian, 23rd September 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Sudden increase in successful appeals to Supreme Court – Litigation Futures
‘There was a sharp increase in successful appeals to the Supreme Court last year, its annual report has revealed.’
Litigation Futures, 23rd September 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Penguin thefts at zoo leads to man’s guilty plea – BBC News
A man has admitted stealing two penguins which were discovered in a village in Nottinghamshire by police following a tip-off.
BBC News, 23rd September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The importance of the Economic Interest Test in the UK’s new Trade Remedies Regime – Brexit Law
‘The UK’s new trade remedies regime contained in the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (“2018 Act”) has an economic interest test which is different from that of any other jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions, e.g. US and Australia, have chosen not to have one at all. The test is designed to ensure that only remedies that are in the UK’s economic interests taken as a whole will be adopted.’
Brexit Law, 24th September 2020
Source: brexit.law
Covid stops family visits for children in youth prisons in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Social distancing measures in youth prisons have had “disturbing consequences”, with children denied face-to-face interaction with families and friends, as well as visits from social workers, youth offending staff or lawyers, a report has found.’
The Guardian, 23rd September 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Male domestic abuse victims ‘sleeping in cars and tents’ – BBC News
‘Charities dealing with men who suffer domestic abuse have seen pleas for help jump by up to 60% during the lockdown.’
BBC News, 24th September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
