Paul Bryan: ‘Fantasist’ killer convicted of murder after 39 years on the run – BBC News

Posted November 8th, 2023 in identity fraud, murder, news by sally

‘A “fantasist” killer who assumed the identity of a dead man who had the same name as him has been found guilty of murder some 39 years later.’

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BBC News, 7th November 2023

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Marine Environmental Law in the UK: Overview of Current and Proposed Steps – Francis Taylor Building

‘The marine environment is important in many ways. It is vital, therefore, that it is protected. This article explores the current policy and targets in relation to the marine environment around England, both in respect of nature protection and recovery, and targets for renewable energy. It then discusses mechanisms to meet these targets and how these will potentially work together.’

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Francis Taylor Building, 25th October 2023

Source: www.ftbchambers.co.uk

Fessing Up: A Note on Pre-Action Admissions – St Philips Barristers

Posted November 8th, 2023 in appeals, chambers articles, civil procedure rules, news, pre-action conduct by sally

‘This brief article considers the law on admissions made before the commencement of proceedings in the context of the recent revision of Part 14 of the CPR.’

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St Philips Barristers, 24th October 2023

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Lancashire teacher wins £800k over cancer discrimination – BBC News

‘An early years specialist who was told to reapply for her job while being treated for cancer before being sacked has been awarded an £800,000 pay-out.’

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BBC News, 7th November 2023

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Development agreements: the contractual duty to act in good faith – Tanfield Chambers

Posted November 8th, 2023 in chambers articles, construction industry, contracts, news by sally

‘Jonathan Upton looks at why parties to a development agreement need to be aware of the general principles applying to good faith clauses.’

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Tanfield Chambers, 25th October 2023

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UK government to introduce legislation to create independent football regulator – The Guardian

Posted November 8th, 2023 in bills, government departments, news, ombudsmen, sport by sally

‘The government is to put a football governance bill before parliament in the coming year, confirming the legislation that will create an independent regulator for the game.’

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The Guardian, 7th November 2023

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Frank McKeever: Couple convicted of murder after forced ‘confession’ – BBC News

Posted November 8th, 2023 in child abuse, families, murder, news, sexual offences, video recordings by sally

‘A woman and her partner have been found guilty of killing her step-father and dumping his body after they forced him to make a “video confession”.’

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BBC News, 7th November 2023

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Captain Tom’s family lose appeal against demolition of spa complex – The Guardian

Posted November 8th, 2023 in appeals, charities, conflict of interest, local government, news, planning by sally

‘The family of Captain Sir Tom Moore have lost a planning application appeal for a spa complex in their garden and have been given three months to demolish the structure.’

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The Guardian, 7th November 2023

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1975 Act claims – Is the net estate enough? – St John’s Chambers

Posted November 8th, 2023 in bereavement, chambers articles, families, news, wills by sally

‘Commercial and chancery barrister, Natasha Dzameh has published an article in the Autumn 2023 edition of Entitlement. In this she reviews the 1975 Act case of Amnir v Bala [2023] EWHC 1054 (Ch) where the competing claims meant the seven figure estate was not enough. The parties incurred over £700,000 in legal costs despite there being no active defence after the CCMC.’

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St John's Chambers, 16th October 2023

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BBC documentary about Brink’s-Mat robbery misrepresented lawyer, says Ofcom – The Independent

Posted November 8th, 2023 in BBC, misrepresentation, news, ombudsmen, robbery, solicitors, tax avoidance by sally

‘A critic of tax havens who featured in a BBC documentary about the Brink’s-Mat gold bullion robbery was misrepresented, according to Ofcom.’

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The Independent, 7th November 2023

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Ex-Met officer guilty of sending racist message – BBC News

Posted November 8th, 2023 in news, police, racism, telecommunications by sally

‘A former Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of sending an offensive racist message following a BBC Newsnight investigation.’

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BBC News, 7th November 2023

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Public Law Newsletter: Oct 23 – Spire Barristers

Posted November 8th, 2023 in chambers articles, Court of Protection, news by sally

‘Public Law Newsletter October 2023; covering news from around the web, practice updates and case updates within Court of Protection and Public Law matters.’

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Spire Barristers, 3rd October 2023

Source: www.spirebarristers.co.uk

Environmental Law News Update – Six Pump Court

‘“The absence of a suitable test or target for the reduction of Scope 3 emissions”: High Court challenge fails, and the Government Calls for Evidence”.’

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Six Pump Court, 31st October 2023

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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas possession becomes illegal – BBC News

Posted November 8th, 2023 in criminal justice, drug offences, news by sally

‘Possession of nitrous oxide, also known as NOS, has become a criminal offence in the UK.’

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BBC News, 8th November 2023

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Judge halves suspension of barrister who misled Court of Appeal – Legal Futures

Posted November 8th, 2023 in appeals, barristers, deceit, disciplinary procedures, news, professional conduct by sally

‘The High Court has halved the 12-month suspension imposed on a barrister who recklessly misled the Court of Appeal.’

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Legal Futures, 8th November 2023

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Andrew Butler KC reflects on the effect to date of the Building Safety Act 2022 – Tanfield Chambers

‘“Too early to tell” – the response famously attributed to Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai when he was asked about the effect of the French Revolution. The same response could be given in answer to a question about the effect of the Building Safety Act 2022. Given that the latter is 233 years the junior of the former, and only bursting into life incrementally even now, the answer would be somewhat easier to justify in this context. While, thankfully, the legislation has not quite generated the bloodshed seen on the streets of Paris in 1789, it is fair to say that its early stages have not been a model of liberté, egalité and fraternité themselves.’

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Tanfield Chambers, 19th October 2023

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Patisserie Valerie fraud trial will not start until 2026, court told – The Guardian

Posted November 8th, 2023 in company directors, fraud, news, trials by sally

‘The fraud trial of former employees of the collapsed bakery chain Patisserie Valerie will not take place for another two and a half years, a court has heard.’

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The Guardian, 7th November 2023

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Rise in UK employment tribunal claims alleging neurodiversity discrimination – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 8th, 2023 in disabled persons, employment, employment tribunals, equality, news by sally

‘Helen Corden tells HRNews about supporting neurodiverse staff in the workplace.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 7th November 2023

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Lumb v Lumb: fitting together the costs rules in probate disputes with the general ethos of the CPR – Wilberforce Chambers

Posted November 8th, 2023 in chambers articles, civil procedure rules, costs, news, probate by sally

‘Lumb v Lumb [2023] EWHC 2052 (Ch) was an appeal on costs which sheds interesting light on how general rules of the CPR fit together with special provisions governing probate disputes. On a related note, it offers a case study of how the modern ethos of deterring dubious litigation can interact with legal principles of an earlier vintage. There were various other points of interest in the case, but I focus here on this theme.’

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Wilberforce Chambers, 30th October 2023

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Rebecca Kalam: Officer ‘vindicated’ after sex discrimination win – BBC News

‘A firearms officer awarded £30,000 after she was stripped down to her underwear during a training exercise said she felt “vindicated” by the decision.’

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BBC News, 8th November 2023

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