Drivers who kill others could receive life sentences under new laws – BBC News
‘Drivers who kill others after speeding, racing or using a phone could receive life sentences under new legislation.’
BBC News, 14th September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New stop and search powers for convicted knife criminals – Home Office
‘Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVROs) are designed to ensure repeat offenders are more likely to be caught and put in prison.’
Home Office, 14th September 2010
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Stop and search: Ministers launch consultation on extending powers for known knife offenders – The Independent
‘Ministers have launched a consultation to give police greater powers to stop and search individuals with prior knife convictions.’
The Independent, 14th September 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Olivia Burt’s family ‘disappointed’ with CPS decision – BBC News
‘The parents of a student who died when a barrier collapsed outside a nightclub say they are “deeply disappointed” no-one will face criminal prosecution.’
BBC News, 14th September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Moral rights: why should developers care? – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘Question: What do the Oslo Picasso murals “The Seagull” and the “The Fishermen” and the Dutch De View Jaargetijden have in common? Answer: They both have been subject to recent high cost, high profile litigation that dragged on for years and which concerned moral rights.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 9th September 2020
Homelessness application: Interim relief, suitability and housing benefit – Local Government Lawyer
‘Clare Cullen considers a recent High Court decision to adjourn a case considering the suitability of interim accommodation where further information was required.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th September 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The NPPF and “out-of-date” – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has handed down a judgment on the meaning of “out-of-date” in paragraph 11(d) in the National Planning Policy Framework. Matthew Fraser sets out the key points.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th September 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Greater protections for victims of online abuse proposed by Law Commission – Law Commission
‘The Law Commission has today published proposals to better protect victims from harmful online behaviour including abusive messages or emails, cyberflashing, and pile-on harassment. Reforms to tackle the malicious sharing of information known to be false have also been proposed.’
Law Commission, 11th September 2020
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
Law Society takes legal action against the Legal Aid Agency – Family Law
‘The Law Society has lodged a judicial review against the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) after claiming that they failed to consult properly around a decision to move legal aid cost assessments in-house.’
Family Law, 8th September 2020
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Scale of failure in prison system staggering, say MPs – The Guardian
‘The scale of failure in the prison system in England and Wales is “staggering”, with only 206 out of 10,000 promised new prison spaces delivered by the government, parliament’s spending watchdog has said.’
The Guardian, 11th September 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Harry Dunn: Family to meet with top prosecutor amid talks over trial in absentia – The Independent
‘The family of Harry Dunn has been invited to a meeting with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) amid government discussions about the possibility of a trial in the absence of the teenager’s alleged killer.’
The Independent, 8th September 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Judge makes formal complaint over Covid custody waits – BBC News
‘A judge has claimed he was put under “improper and undue influence” to keep a defendant in custody.’
BBC News, 11th September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Garrick Club faces legal battle over ‘gentleman-only policy’ – BBC News
‘An entrepreneur is challenging a London private member’s club over its “gentlemen-only” membership policy.’
BBC News, 9th September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High Court dismisses challenge to conditions at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre – an extended look – EIN Blog
‘In Soltany and Others v SSHD [2020] EWHC 2291 (Admin), the High Court dismissed a challenge to the conditions at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre (IRC), which at the material times in 2017 and 2018, was run by G4S.’
EIN Blog, 10th September 2020
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘County lines’ drug ringleader jailed for 21 years – BBC News
‘The leader of a sophisticated multi-million pound drug supply network has been sentenced to 21 years in prison.’
BBC News, 9th September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Disabled homeless man wins ‘no DSS’ case against estate agency – The Guardian
‘A homeless father of four with disabilities who was refused the chance to rent a private flat because he fell foul of the estate agents’ “no DSS” rules was unlawfully discriminated against, a court has ruled.’
The Guardian, 9th September 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Kamara, R v [2020] EWCA Crim 1191 (28 August 2020)
Clarke, R v [2020] EWCA Crim 1190 (27 August 2020)
Gill & Anor, R v [2020] EWCA Crim 1188 (25 August 2020)
High Court (Family Division)
F v G [2020] EWHC 2396 (Fam) (07 September 2020)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Prosecution of Offences (Custody Time Limits) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
The Wills Act 1837 (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Order 2020
The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 4) Regulations 2020
The Income Tax (Care Leaver’s Apprenticeship Bursary Payment) Regulations 2020
The Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions Designation (No. 2) Order 2020
The Climate Change Agreements (Administration and Eligible Facilities) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
The Feed-in Tariffs (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Order 2020
The Transfer of Functions (Digital Government) Order 2020
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Courts must “get a handle” on disclosure pilot costs – Litigation Futures
‘The Business and Property Courts must “get a handle” on why most solicitors believe the disclosure pilot is not producing cost savings, the professor monitoring its progress has said.’
Litigation Futures, 9th September 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
