Parents who caused death of buried boy jailed – BBC News
‘A couple whose severely malnourished son’s body was found buried in the garden of their former home have been jailed.’
BBC News, 12th December 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Medico-legal market consolidating and growing “more strongly” – Legal Futures
‘The value of the medico-legal market grew by 4% in 2024, double the growth rate of the previous year, researchers have estimated.’
Legal Futures, 12th December 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Prince Andrew ‘confidant’ loses appeal on UK ban over national security – The Guardian
‘A Chinese businessman described as a “close confidant” of the Duke of York has lost an appeal over a decision to bar him from entering the UK on national security grounds.’
The Guardian, 13th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Soul Survivor – Actions and Recommendations – Law & Religion UK
‘On 10 December 2024, the Diocese of St Albans published its action plan in response to the Independent Review into Soul Survivor by Fiona Scolding KC. Building on its initial response from 26 September, the plan outlines changes to be implemented within the Diocese and recommendations for the wider Church of England. Developed over three months of engagement with diocesan governance bodies, the response is issued by the Senior Staff Team. The Press Release is reproduced below, and the full response is here.’
Law & Religion UK, 13th December 2024
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Frenkel v LA Micro Group (UK) Ltd & Ors [2024] UKSC 42 (11 December 2024)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
HSBC Bank PLC v Chevalier-Firescu [2024] EWCA Civ 1550 (11 December 2024)
Prismall v Google UK Ltd & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1516 (11 December 2024)
Test Valley Borough Council v Fiske [2024] EWCA Civ 1541 (10 December 2024)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Bah v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 1499 (11 December 2024)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Nosek v District Court of Lublin, Poland [2024] EWHC 3119 (Admin) (10 December 2024)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Dennis & Ors v Queenwood Golf Club Ltd [2024] EWHC 3191 (Ch) (11 December 2024)
Kigen (UK) Ltd v NOR Capital Ltd [2024] EWHC 3164 (Ch) (09 December 2024)
Waite v Skilton & Ors [2024] EWHC 3153 (Ch) (09 December 2024)
Bionome Technology Ltd v Clearwater [2024] EWHC 3155 (Ch) (09 December 2024)
Crypto Open Patent Alliance v Wright [2024] EWHC 3135 (Ch) (06 December 2024)
Hipgnosis Music Ltd v Mercuriadis & Ors [2024] EWHC 3127 (Ch) (05 December 2024)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Dynamo Recoveries Ltd & Anor v Nix [2024] EWHC 3116 (Comm) (06 December 2024)
High Court (Family Division)
F v M & Anor (Rev1) [2024] EWHC 3190 (Fam) (10 December 2024)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Various Claimants v Mercedes-Benz Group AG & Ors [2024] EWHC 3186 (KB) (11 December 2024)
Chirkunov v Person(S) Unknown & Ors [2024] EWHC 3177 (KB) (11 December 2024)
Samrai & Ors v Kalia [2024] EWHC 3143 (KB) (09 December 2024)
Armeniakou v Thomson [2024] EWHC 3150 (KB) (06 December 2024)
London Borough of Enfield v Persons Unknown [2024] EWHC 3142 (KB) (06 December 2024)
Smith v Poulton & Ors [2024] EWHC 3115 (KB) (05 December 2024)
CXC v Clarke & Anor [2024] EWHC 3138 (KB) (05 December 2024)
Carr v Chief Constable of Kent Constabulary [2024] EWHC 3120 (KB) (05 December 2024)
Shell UK Ltd v Persons Unknown [2024] EWHC 3130 (KB) (05 December 2024)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Pilot of Channel inflatable loses bid to appeal against manslaughter verdict – The Guardian
‘A man convicted of manslaughter after four people died as he steered a boat across the Channel has lost his attempt to challenge his convictions and sentence.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
“It all happened so long ago…” – Pensions Barrister
‘In the first part of a major two-part article on the use of evidence law in pensions cases, Paul Newman KC considers the extent to which evidence law can overcome missing pension scheme documents.’
Pensions Barrister, 11th December 2024
Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com
Puberty blockers to be banned indefinitely for under-18s across UK – The Guardian
‘Puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria will be banned indefinitely across the UK except for use in clinical trials, Labour has announced.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Right to jury trial under threat as Leveson asked to carry out ‘once in generation’ review of courts – The Independent
‘Sir Brian Leveson is to lead a “once in a generation” review of the courts system in England and Wales to deal with the spiralling backlog of cases.’
The Independent, 12th December 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ombudsman demands social housing providers address “complacency” towards dealing with hazards – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Housing Ombudsman has urged housing providers to improve their response to hazards ahead of the introduction of Awaab’s Law.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th December 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
UK veterans fired over sexuality to get £70,000 in compensation – The Guardian
‘Thousands of British military personnel who were dismissed from service because of their homosexuality will be able to apply for payments worth up to £70,000 each from today, to recognise the distress caused by a ban that applied between 1967 and 2000.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Supreme court grants permission for appeal against UK car finance ruling – The Guardian
‘The supreme court has granted permission for two car lenders to appeal against a landmark ruling on motor finance commission payments that has left firms fearing a potential £30bn compensation bill.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Court examines conditions for granting imaging orders – OUT-LAW.com
‘A ruling in a case involving a former boss of controversial data analytics company, Cambridge Analytica, provides some clarity on when parties to litigation in England and Wales can obtain imaging orders to preserve potentially important electronic evidence.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th December 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
CA to consider whether Stonewall “induced” chambers’ discrimination – Legal Futures
‘The Court of Appeal is to consider a barrister’s claim that LGBT charity Stonewall “caused or induced” discrimination against her by her chambers.’
Legal Futures, 12th December 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Man jailed for murdering friend at his flat – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed after murdering his terminally ill friend and taking photos of his body at his flat.’
BBC News, 11th December 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal hands down ruling on restrictions on use of section 73 TCPA – Local Government Lawyer
‘Test Valley Borough Council has lost a case in the Court of Appeal over the use of section 73 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th December 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Father and stepmother of 10-year-old Sara Sharif found guilty of her murder – The Guardian
‘Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother have been found guilty of her murder, as questions are now raised over missed opportunities to save the 10-year-old.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Specialist courts proposed to break addictions of prolific offenders in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Specialist courts focused on breaking the addictions of prolific offenders are “efficient” and “a good idea”, the head of the government’s sentencing review has said as he suggested they could be rolled out across England and Wales.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Allegations of alienating behaviour – important new guidance published – Transparency Project
‘The Family Justice Council (FJC) has published guidance for Family Court judges and those working in the Family Justice System, on responding to allegations of alienating behaviour.’
Transparency Project, 11th December 2024
Source: transparencyproject.org.uk
