‘[Landlord & Tenant Act 1985] s.27A(6) provides that:
An agreement by the tenant of a dwelling (other than a post-dispute arbitration agreement) is void in so far as it purports to provide for a determination—(a) in a particular manner, or (b) on particular evidence,
of any question which may be the subject of an application under subsection (1) …’
Hardwicke Chambers, 28th May 2020
Source: hardwicke.co.uk
‘The Centre for Military Justice, acting on behalf of three female service personnel has sent a pre – action protocol letter to the Ministry of Defence with regard to three cases which the service justice system (SJS) has conducted and their assertion appears to be that these victims were discriminated against. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) response is due this week. We have not seen the letter nor do we expect to see the response. The Centre for Military Justice stating publicly that by the end of the month they will issue proceedings in the High Court for Judicial Review (JR) citing action for discrimination under both the Human Rights Act and Equality Act. We await sight of the claim and then the defence.’
Thomas More Chambers, 14th May 2020
Source: www.thomasmore.co.uk
‘The Court of Appeal has found that a council was liable for an injury suffered by a claimant when she tripped on a tree root on a path constructed in a park by one of its predecessor authorities.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd June 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘On 1st June 2020 a further set of amendments to The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 entered into force. Below are the key changes you should know about.’
The 36 Group, 2nd June 2020
Source: 36group.co.uk
‘Laws which criminalise what would otherwise be normal daily life and which the police must enforce must be clear, unambiguous, fair and fairly applied, logical and proportionate to the public health imperative. The purpose of this blog post is to illustrate the difficulties with the amended legislation, the inconsistencies between the laws of the four nations of the UK, as well as the problems of enforcement by the police. Whatever the problems with the legislation, whatever the high profile breaches, people must socially distance and must wear masks when unable to do so. The coronavirus is not going away soon, or perhaps ever. It may be joined by other novel viruses and human life may have to change.’
UK Police Law Blog, 2nd June 2020
Source: ukpolicelawblog.com
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Barlow v Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council [2020] EWCA Civ 696 (01 June 2020)
Ezair v Conn & Anor [2020] EWCA Civ 687 (01 June 2020)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Naqvi v Solicitors Regulation Authority [2020] EWHC 1394 (Admin) (02 June 2020)
High Court (Chancery Division)
De Sena & Anor v Notaro & Ors [2020] EWHC 1366 (Ch) (01 June 2020)
Punch Partnerships (PTL) Ltd & Anor v Jonalt Ltd [2020] EWHC 1376 (Ch) (01 June 2020)
Dinglis v Dinglis & Ors [2020] EWHC 1363 (Ch) (01 June 2020)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Pipia v BGEO Group Ltd [2020] EWHC 1359 (Comm) (02 June 2020)
Gregor Fisken Ltd v Carl [2020] EWHC 1385 (Comm) (01 June 2020)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘In Episode 114, Emma-Louise Fenelon speaks to Jennifer MacLeod from Brick Court Chambers about two recent Divisional Court decisions concerning CPS rape prosecution policy.’
Law Pod UK, 1st June 2020
Source: audioboom.com
‘A man who plied homeless men with drugs and alcohol to make them do gruelling work has been ordered to pay back the £275,000 he made through his crimes.’
BBC News, 1st June 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, applications for relief from sanctions may become more frequent as deadlines are missed and court orders are not complied with. In three recent cases, the High Court has considered the applicable principles and provided guidance. Now, therefore, seems the ideal time to revisit the applicable principles.’
St Ives Chambers, 21st May 2020
Source: www.stiveschambers.co.uk
‘Daily reports of death during the Covid-19 pandemic has made many of us think about loved ones, how to protect them and the implications of life without them. If your leave to enter or remain is dependent on a relationship, what does happen if a partner passes away? The Immigration Rules in fact provide a route for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) as a bereaved partner. In this post we look at the requirements.’
Richmond Chambers, 22nd May 2020
Source: immigrationbarrister.co.uk
‘There is currently an enormous international effort in progress to invent, test and obtain regulatory approval for a COVID-19 vaccine (or more accurately, a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the underlying virus). It is right to consider now, how such a vaccine will get regulatory approval, how such approval might be affected by BREXIT, and if no-fault vaccine damage schemes may apply to any such novel vaccine.’
Henderson Chambers, 18th May 2020
Source: www.hendersonchambers.co.uk
‘Might fear of the courts being overwhelmed by an anticipated flood of cases, after eventual emergence from lockdown, begin a trend amongst the judiciary to be more proactive in its encouragement of mediation? Colin Manning investigates.’
Counsel, June 2020
Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk
‘EU Settled Status is a relatively new form of indefinite leave to remain (ILR) for which EEA nationals and family members have to apply by 30 June 2021. In this post we look at how to obtain British citizenship after obtaining EU Settled Status.’
Richmond Chambers, 25th May 2020
Source: immigrationbarrister.co.uk
‘Paragraph 144 of the Immigration Rules was simple. It placed great trust in the parent company. From the amendments in response to the anxieties, we can see that re-orientation is from the parent company to the sole representative. The Home Office will consider the representative’s skills, knowledge, experience, the ownership and control held by the sole representative and their partner, and refuse if it considers the application is merely a way to facilitate the sole representative’s entry or stay.’
Richmond Chambers, 28th May 2020
Source: immigrationbarrister.co.uk
‘As Britain faced an unprecedented lockdown, the situation for the 80,000 people in prison was even more stringent. David Adams was recently released from jail and describes how prisoners were confined to their tiny cells for more than 23 hours a day.’
The Guardian, 1st June 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘In a case at London’s high court, Richard Adams’ estate won a longstanding claim against Martin Rosen, director of the 1978 animation.’
The Guardian, 1st June 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘This article discusses whether to list a case for trial of “limitation” as a preliminary issue. This can be a matter of conflict between parties but, in the “age of QOCS”, can have significant benefits or repercussions for the litigants depending on the Court’s approach.’
Parklane Plowden Chambers, 21st May 2020
Source: www.parklaneplowden.co.uk
‘Corporate Crime analysis: Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted all parts of the justice system, but there are particular ramifications for a jurisdiction which has as its core purpose the investigation of deaths. Therefore, by means of the Coronavirus Act 2020 (CA 2020) and guidance issued by the Chief Coroner, various measures have been taken to ensure that coroners’ courts are not overwhelmed. Matthew E Flinn, barrister at 1 Crown Office Row, discusses these measures.’
1 Crown Office Row, 27th May 2020
Source: www.1cor.com
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