Why Media Diversity Is A Human Rights Issue – Each Other
‘”How do we increase the number of non-white, disabled, female, or otherwise underrepresented, people working in journalism?” That is the way discussions around media diversity are framed all too often. People might also talk about “changing the gatekeepers” of key media organisations. Both of these things are important, but it is not why I campaign for increased media diversity and better representation.’
Each Other, 24th August 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Loveridge & Ors v Loveridge [2020] EWCA Civ 1104 (24 August 2020)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Lees v Lloyds Bank Plc [2020] EWHC 2249 (Ch) (24 August 2020)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Hart & Anor v Large & Ors [2020] EWHC 2306 (TCC) (24 August 2020)
Source: www.bailii.org
“Unconscionable” for defendant to benefit from portal mistake – Litigation Futures
‘The overriding objective means that defendants can be prevented from taking advantage of claimant errors to achieve lower settlements in RTA portal cases, a judge has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 24th August 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Driver jailed for head-on crash with cyclists in Bargoed – BBC News
‘A driver who ploughed head-on into four cyclists at 60mph has been jailed for two years and eight months.’
BBC News, 24th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK sets out law to curb illegal deforestation and protect rainforests – The Guardian
‘The government has announced plans to introduce a new law to clamp down on illegal deforestation and protect rainforests by cleaning up the UK’s supply chains.’
The Guardian, 25th August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Suitability, affordability and benefit claims – Nearly Legal
‘A interim judicial review decision from May, but judgment just out. The issue was the suitability of temporary accommodation under section 188 Housing Act 1996 (judicial review necessary, as no s.202 review option on s.188 accommodation).’
Nearly Legal, 23rd August 2020
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Coronavirus: Bailiffs return to chase pre-lockdown unpaid debts – BBC News
‘Bailiffs are resuming operations in England and Wales chasing unpaid council tax after a five-month suspension owing to coronavirus.’
BBC News, 24th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Eviction ban extended by four weeks – Local Government Lawyer
‘The ban on tenant evictions, which was set to expire on Monday 23rd August, has been extended for a further four weeks until 20th September.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st August 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘I Spent 12 Years In Prison For A Crime I Didn’t Commit. Here’s What I Learned’ – Each Other
‘“There are so many people in British prisons that don’t deserve to be there,” said ex-inmate-turned-journalist Raphael Rowe.’
Each Other, 24th August 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
Police crack down on illegal raves ahead of introduction of £10k fine – The Guardian
‘Fines of up to £10,000 for those organising illegal raves in England will come into force on Friday following another weekend of unlawful gatherings across the country.’
The Guardian, 23rd August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Glover v Barker & Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 1112 (21 August 2020)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
High Court (Administrative Court)
W v A Spanish Judicial Authority [2020] EWHC 2278 (Admin) (21 August 2020)
Niewinski v The Regional Court In Wroclaw (Poland) [2020] EWHC 2305 (Admin) (20 August 2020)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Legal And General Assurance Society Ltd, Re [2020] EWHC 2299 (Ch) (20 August 2020)
High Court (Patents Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Vulnerable victims to give pre-recorded evidence to trials – BBC News
‘Children and other vulnerable victims of crime can pre-record evidence to avoid attending court from today.’
BBC News, 24th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Campaigners lose legal challenge over Lake District 4×4 vehicles – The Guardian
‘Drivers of 4×4 vehicles can continue to use off-road tracks in the Lake District after a judge dismissed a legal challenge from campaigners who argued the vehicles polluted the national park and endangered cyclists and ramblers.’
The Guardian, 24th August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Manchester Arena bombing: Hashem Abedi jailed for at least 55 years – The Guardian
‘Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, has been given a life sentence with a minimum of 55 years in prison for the murder of 22 people.’
The Guardian, 20th August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Councils warn of “cliff edge” with 500,000 people at risk of eviction once stay on proceedings is lifted – Local Government Lawyer
‘Councils have warned that hundreds of thousands of people could be at risk of eviction when the stay on possession proceedings introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end on 23 August.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st August 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Tesco blackmail trial: farmer convicted of spiking baby food – The Guardian
‘A sheep farmer is facing a “lengthy custodial sentence” after being convicted of planting baby food laced with metal shards in stores as part of a long-running blackmail plot against Tesco.’
The Guardian, 20th August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Steep fall in injury claims during lockdown – Litigation Futures
‘There was a 38% fall in the number of injury claims registered with the Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) during the first three months of lockdown, government figures have confirmed.’
Litigation Futures, 20th August 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
