Man jailed after Tate Modern Picasso painting attack – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed after punching a £20m Picasso painting and ripping it from the wall at the Tate Modern art gallery in London.’
BBC News, 25th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Courts cannot critique “uncontroverted” expert reports – Litigation Futures
‘It is not the role of the courts to subject “uncontroverted” expert reports to “the same kind of analysis and critique as if it was evaluating a controverted or contested report”, the High Court has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 25th August 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Call for parliament to review assisted dying law in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Relatives of people who have brought legal cases on assisted dying are for the first time making a joint appeal for an inquiry into the current law in England and Wales, saying there is an overwhelming case for change.’
The Guardian, 25th August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Former trainee doctor in contempt for online campaign against judge – Legal Futures
‘A former trainee doctor has been found in contempt of court for repeatedly breaching injunctions imposed on him to stop using a website to harass a circuit judge.’
Legal Futures, 26th August 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Harry Dunn death: Anne Sacoolas faces possible trial in absentia – The Guardian
‘The attorney general for England and Wales, Suella Braverman, is considering trying the wife of a US intelligence officer in her absence on a charge of causing the death by dangerous driving of the teenager Harry Dunn.’
The Guardian, 25th August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Black organiser of UK anti-racism rally threatened with arrest – The Guardian
‘A black community activist has accused police of discrimination after he was threatened with arrest and prosecution for organising an upcoming anti-racism protest march in London.’
The Guardian, 25th August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Against the law: why judges are under attack, by the Secret Barrister – The Guardian
‘Branded “enemies of the people” by the media and falsely accused of taking sides in Brexit by Conservative ministers, the judiciary is under threat – as is democracy.’
The Guardian, 22nd August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Darlington man who punched officer ’40 times in head’ jailed – BBC News
‘A man who police say punched an officer about 40 times in the head while being arrested has been jailed.’
BBC News, 21st August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Alex Fitzpatrick murder: Robert Parkins jailed for life – BBC News
‘A man who murdered his girlfriend’s ex-partner in a “sustained and cruel” attack has been jailed for at least 19 years.’
BBC News, 24th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Stop-and-search use in London rose 40% in lockdown, figures show – The Guardian
‘Stop and searches in London rose by 40% during lockdown and a lower proportion of them led to arrests, figures show.’
The Guardian, 25th August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
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
