‘The Law Commission has today [27 July 2020] launched a consultation on draft legislation to reform Victorian-era rules which still apply to consumers today.’
Law Commission, 27th July 2020
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
‘Government consults on extending the Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.’
Family Law, 28th July 2020
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘Ian McArdle, barrister of Atlantic Chambers, Liverpool, calls for an agreed definition of “parental alienation”.’
Family Law Week, 24th July 2020
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘Rachel Cooper and Michael Horton from Coram Chambers further consider the service of non-molestation orders in the time of Covid-19.’
Family Law Week, 27th July 2020
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘Police have fined just one person over breaching quarantine rules for people arriving from foreign countries, new figures for England and Wales show.’
The Independent, 28th July 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Despite being a libel case, Depp v News Group Newspapers Ltd & Another felt more like a criminal trial at the Old Bailey, or a domestic violence hearing in the family courts.’
The Guardian, 28th July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Regulators’ plans aim to stop energy brokers overcharging small businesses and local bodies including care homes.’
The Guardian, 29th July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘“Radical” reform is needed for police to be able to cope with modern crime and security threats, a report has said.’
The Independent, 29th August 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Organic Grape Spirit Ltd v Nueva IQT, SL [2020] EWCA Civ 999 (28 July 2020)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Labinjo-Halcrow v R. [2020] EWCA Crim 951 (28 July 2020)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Danfelds & Anor v General Prosecutor’s Office, Latvia [2020] EWHC 2042 (Admin) (28 July 2020)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Pengelly v Business Mortgage Finance 4 Plc [2020] EWHC 2002 (Ch) (28 July 2020)
Lewis v Clarke & Anor [2020] EWHC 1975 (Ch) (28 July 2020)
Wynne-Finch & Ors v Natural Resources Body for Wales [2020] EWHC 1924 (Ch) (27 July 2020)
London Capital & Finance Plc v London Capital Marketing Ltd [2020] EWHC 2028 (Ch) (27 July 2020)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Blockchain Optimization SA & Anor v LFE Market Ltd & Ors [2020] EWHC 2027 (Comm) (28 July 2020)
Sea Master Shipping Inc v Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd & Anor [2020] EWHC 2030 (Comm) (28 July 2020)
Nautica Marine Ltd v Trafigura Trading LLC (Rev 1) [2020] EWHC 1986 (Comm) (28 July 2020)
High Court (Family Division)
AB v AN & Anor [2020] EWHC 2048 (Fam) (28 July 2020)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Create Financial Management LLP v Lee & Anor [2020] EWHC 2046 (QB) (28 July 2020)
Sivaji v Ministry of Defence [2020] EWHC 2006 (QB) (27 July 2020)
Brentwood Borough Council v Thursting & Ors [2020] EWHC 2040 (QB) (27 July 2020)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘Bunting -v- Zurich is an important appeal decision of Pepperall J in the High Court sitting at Birmingham which will likely have a significant impact on the credit hire industry. The decision provides helpful guidance on the merits of the various arguments raised in relation to perceived inadequacies of basic hire rates. This case comment considers the appeal and looks at how County Courts have been responding to the judgment.’
12 King's Bench Walk, 24th July 2020
Source: www.12kbw.co.uk
‘Many parents find it difficult to agree on the arrangements for their children after separating. This can be an extremely stressful and upsetting situation for everyone concerned. The priority should be to shield the children from arguments wherever possible but what should you do when you receive an application for a Child Arrangements Order and what does that mean for your children?’
Becket Chambers, 22nd July 2020
Source: becket-chambers.co.uk
‘It is not just in the worlds of finance and commerce where the effects of the global Corona Virus pandemic are currently being felt. The sporting world is also suffering at the hands of this novel virus. And many clubs are doing anything to make savings. But will that be enough? As has been publicised this weekend, Wigan Athletic Football Club have called in the administrators as a result of their financial woes. Seven years after winning the FA Cup, their fall from those dizzy heights has reached a new low.’
Church Court Chambers, July 2020
Source: churchcourtchambers.co.uk
‘Article 10 of the Human Rights Act 1998 enshrines the right to the freedom of expression and Article 11 establishes the right of freedom of assembly and association. However, these rights are qualified, meaning that, in certain circumstances, these rights can be interfered with. The interference with these rights must be proportionate and necessary in the pursuit of a legitimate aim. For example, protestor rights to freedom of expression and freedom of assembly may be compromised where this is necessary in order to ensure public safety, prevent crime or disorder, protect the rights of others, or national security.’
St Pauls Chambers, 18th July 2020
Source: www.stpaulschambers.com
‘Corporate Crime analysis: This judgment is the latest in an application for judicial review brought by Terra Services Ltd against the National Crime Agency (NCA), Secretary of State and Inner London Crown Court. The challenges centre around a search warrant applied for by the NCA on the basis of a direction under section 13 of the Crime (International Cooperation) Act 2003 (C(IC)A 2003) from the UK Central Authority (UKCA)—a direction made following a Letter of Request (LOR) from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking assistance with a search of a storage unit. All challenges were dismissed by the court. It was held that C(IC)A 2003, ss 13 and 16 did not require the UKCA to decide for itself which statutory search power should be the subject of a direction; it was for the relevant authority to carry out a PACE-compliant inquiry.’
5SAH, 27th July 2020
Source: www.5sah.co.uk
‘With the delay to the introduction of the Liberty Protection Safeguards until April 2022, and unless the Mental Health Act 1983 is applicable, there is no administrative mechanism available to authorise the deprivation of liberty for a person with impaired decision-making capacity who is either (1) outside a hospital or care home; or (2) is in a hospital or care home or is aged 16 or 17. This means that, unless a court authorises the position, those people caring for the person have no legal “cover” for their actions, and (where relevant) the public body commissioning care or aware of the person’s circumstances will also be acting unlawfully.’
39 Essex Chambers, July 2020
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