‘A woman who faces decades of repayments to the NHS for maternity care has lost a case in the high court challenging the government’s healthcare charging regime for migrants.’
The Guardian, 1st July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Home Office has increased support for suspected modern slavery victims after facing a legal challenge claimed the current levels were discriminatory and left vulnerable mothers unable to afford basic essentials.’
The Independent, 1st July 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The Ministry of Defence is reviewing policy on how members of the armed forces can show solidarity with the fight for black civil rights after “taking the knee” was banned at a military base.’
The Independent, 1st July 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The regulation of gambling has gone “horribly wrong” and should be radically overhauled without delay, a House of Lords committee has urged. Ministers have pledged to review the 2005 Gambling Act in the face of a growing consensus among MPs and addiction experts that legislation passed under Tony Blair’s government is no longer effective. But in a wide-ranging report, a select committee led by former ITV and BBC chairman Lord Grade said sweeping changes could go forward without the need for a review.’
The Guardian, 2nd July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Every part of Cardiff Youth Offending Service (YOS) has been rated “inadequate” by inspectors. It was given the lowest possible performance rating by HM Inspectorate of Probation and told to improve every aspect of its work.’
BBC News, 2nd July 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Plans for non-jury trials to speed up efforts to tackle a backlog of more than 40,000 crown court cases appear to have been sidelined as the Ministry of Justice opts instead for extended opening hours, emergency “Nightingale” courts and, possibly, smaller juries.’
The Guardian, 2nd July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland has today (1 July 2020) outlined a ‘renewal for justice’ as courts harness increased investment, improved technology and a range of emergency measures to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.’
Ministry of Justice, 1st July 2020
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘Although the government was authorised by parliament to legally recognise humanist weddings in 2013, it has not done so. More than 6,000 couples who have gone through humanist ceremonies since then have faced a choice between having a second civil ceremony at a registry office or having no legal recognition of their marriage.’
The Guardian, 1st July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘British citizens living in the EU may face significant work and travel hurdles from next year because member states have failed to get to grips with the impact of Brexit on their rights, MPs have been told.’
The Guardian, 30th June 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Rental e-scooters will become legal on roads in Great Britain from Saturday, in a bid to ease pressure on public transport amid the coronavirus crisis.’
BBC News, 30th June 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A judicial review aimed at overturning a decision to ditch a judge-led inquiry into the involvement of British intelligence in torture and rendition will be heard in secret after a challenge involving two MPs failed.’
The Guardian, 30th June 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Detainees, including children, are still being routinely handcuffed in custody in a practice described as “inappropriate and very concerning”.’
BBC News, 1st July 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘In March 2020, the government introduced a set of restrictions to ‘lockdown’ the UK in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the central purpose of which is to protect public health by both containing the rate of infection and protecting the NHS’ capacity to treat a potential influx of COVID-19 patients. As part of our ongoing research on Law and Compliance during COVID-19, we have now undertaken two public opinion surveys to better understand public attitudes to the lockdown. We want to understand more about how people understand the rules, if they see themselves as compliant, what drives compliance, and how the rules relate to ordinary perceptions of rights.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 25th June 2020
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
The Electric Scooter Trials and Traffic Signs (Coronavirus) Regulations and General Directions 2020
The Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
The Fees for Payment of Taxes, etc. by Card Regulations 2020
The Childcare Payments (Coronavirus and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2020
The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020
The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2020
The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2020
The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) Regulations 2020
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘The UK government has introduced its first “local lockdown,” days before coronavirus restrictions in England were due to be further eased. As pubs, restaurants and hairdressers across much of the country prepare to re-open from 4 July, Leicester will endure stricter measures for at least another two weeks.’
Each Other, 30th June 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘The backlog of untried cases in the criminal justice system – which has ballooned during lockdown – could take a decade to clear, an official watchdog has warned.’
The Guardian, 30th June 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Konevod v Secretary of State for Work And Pensions [2020] EWCA Civ 809 (30 June 2020)
Lamesa Investments Ltd v Cynergy BankLtd [2020] EWCA Civ 821 (30 June 2020)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Hepburn v R. [2020] EWCA Crim 820 (30 June 2020)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority v Azima [2020] EWHC 1686 (Ch) (30 June 2020)
High Court (Commercial Court)
DVB Bank SE & Anor v Vega Marine Ltd & Ors [2020] EWHC 1704 (Comm) (30 June 2020)
Union Fenosa Gas, S.A. v Arab Republic of Egypt [2020] EWHC 1723 (Comm) (30 June 2020)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘Parties should assume hearings will be held remotely at the moment and explain why it would not be just to do so if they want one in person, a High Court judge has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 25th June 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘Significant failings by prison and probation staff, and a policy of not recalling high risk prisoners to alleviate pressure on a growing prison population, saw serial rapist Joseph McCann mistakenly freed from jail to attack 11 women and children, a review has found.’
The Guardian, 30th June 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
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