Sex abuse victims ‘must get specialist support’ – BBC News
‘Encouraging abuse victims to come forward without a specialist support system in place is “totally irresponsible”, campaigners have said.’
BBC News, 15th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
SI 2023/522 – The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/521 – The Education (Student Finance) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/520 – The Building etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/518 – The Community Investment Tax Relief (Amendment of Investment Limits) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/508 – The Tonnage Tax (Further Opportunity for Election) Order 2023
SI 2023/524 – The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) (Amendment) Order 2023
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Clarke, R. v (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Crim 483 (11 May 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
ClearCourse Partnership AcqireCo Ltd & Anor v Jethwa & Ors [2023] EWHC 1122 (Ch) (11 May 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Steenbok Newco 10 SARL & Anor v Formal Holdings Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 1112 (Comm) (11 May 2023)
Wang v Floreat Private Ltd & Ors (Re Consequential Matters) [2023] EWHC 1123 (Comm) (11 May 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
J & J Franks Ltd v Shotter & Anor [2023] EWHC 1080 (KB) (11 May 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
Sweeping UK ‘sunset’ of retained EU law by end of 2023 dropped – OUT-LAW.com
‘UK legislation derived from the EU that was retained on the UK statute book at the point of Brexit will no longer be revoked en masse at the end of this year, the UK government has announced.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th May 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Protection of the public and the retrospective application of penalties – UK Human Rights Blog
‘On 29 November 2019 Usman Khan attended a rehabilitation event at Fishmongers’ Hall and stabbed five people, two fatally. On 2 February 2020 Sudesh Amman attacked two passers-by in Streatham High Road with a knife before being shot dead by police. Both men had previously been convicted of terrorism offences. Both men had been automatically released on licence halfway through their custodial sentences.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 10th May 2023
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Animal cruelty offences – New sentencing guidelines published – Sentencing Council
‘Updated sentencing guidelines for animal cruelty offences that reflect changes introduced by the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021, were published today by the Sentencing Council following consultation.’
Sentencing Council, 10th May 2023
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
New APIL head: Fixed costs will trigger decade of litigation – Legal Futures
‘The extension of fixed recoverable costs (FRCs) later this year will lead to “poor behaviours” by some parties and a decade of litigation to clarify how they work, the new president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has predicted.’
Legal Futures, 12th May 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Driver who smuggled children bolted inside hidden van hatch jailed – Home Office
‘A man who smuggled migrants in a “coffin-like” hide inside the roof of a van has been sentenced to 3 years in prison.’
Home Office, 11th May 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Far-right extremist sentenced after attempting to make explosives – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A far-right extremist, who downloaded manuals on how to make guns and explosives, has been sentenced after he was found guilty of terrorism offences.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 11th May 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Civil Justice Council Costs Review – Final Report – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Civil Justice Council Costs Review – Final Report’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 10th May 2023
Source: www.judiciary.uk
The Nicholas Wall Memorial Lecture, given by Lord Justice Peter Jackson: ‘Is Family Law law?’ – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘The Nicholas Wall Memorial Lecture, given by Lord Justice Peter Jackson: “Is Family Law law?”’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 11thMay 2023
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Thousands more can apply to become judges under plans to expand diversity – Ministry of Justice
‘New rules will see up to 4,500 more lawyers from diverse backgrounds eligible to become judges under plans announced by the government today (11 May 2023).’
Ministry of Justice, 11th May 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Court photography ban under review in transparency drive – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A ban imposed nearly 100 years ago on photography in courts could be lifted under ideas being floated by the government to make the justice system more transparent.’
Law Society's Gazette, 11th May 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Real estate company fined for burning peatland in protected area – The Independent
‘A real estate company worth nearly £20 million has admitted burning peat illegally on one of its estates.’
The Independent, 11th May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Brazilian butt lifts barred at Wolverhampton beauty clinic – BBC News
‘A beauty clinic has been barred from offering Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedures in what a council said was the first case of its kind in England.’
BBC News, 11th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Murderer wins High Court case over transfer to open prison conditions – The Independent
‘A former soldier who murdered a mother-of-three and dismembered her body has won a High Court challenge over his transfer to open prison conditions.’
The Independent, 11th May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Met Police officer who left man paralysed not guilty of GBH – BBC News
‘A Met Police officer who left a man paralysed when he Tasered him as he ran away has been cleared of causing grievous bodily harm.’
BBC News, 11th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Convicted killer Alun Kyte gets third life sentence for historical sex offences – BBC News
‘A killer who murdered two women in the 1990s has been given a third life sentence for raping and sexually abusing a boy.’
BBC News, 11th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man who praised Samuel Paty murder jailed for terrorism offences – BBC News
‘A man who used social media to encourage terrorism and posted an image of a victim’s severed head has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.’
BBC News, 11th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judge orders woman to directly arrange childcare arrangements with rapist ex-husband – The Independent
‘A judge has been criticised for ordering a rape victim to directly arrange childcare with an ex-husband who subjected her to rape and domestic abuse.’
The Independent, 11th May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
