Why justice remains elusive for Windrush generation – The Guardian
‘Victims talk about their ordeal and a complex compensation scheme that is yet to deliver.’
The Guardian, 9th February 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Beware the exchange of emails – another example of a contract being agreed by mistake – Technology Law Update
‘Emails might be seen as informal, but they are just as capable of creating binding agreements as good old-fashioned pen and paper. The Business and Property Court recently reminded us of this in Athena Brands v Superdrug.’
Technology Law Update, 10th February 2020
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Understanding the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement in domestic law – Brexit Law
‘As explained in a previous post, the entry into force on 31 January 2020 of the UK’s Withdrawal Agreement, following its ratification by both the UK and the EU, would not in and of itself have meant that the Withdrawal Agreement had effect in UK law. Rather, legislation was required to implement it.’
Brexit Law, 11th February 2020
Source: brexit.law
Court of Appeal orders council to pay £12k costs contribution after great-aunt wins appeal over care and placement orders – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has ordered a local authority to make a contribution of £12,000 towards the costs of a great-aunt who won an appeal from care and placement orders made by a judge at the conclusion of proceedings concerning a two-year-old boy, J.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th February 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Family lawyers “disproportionately female and white” – Legal Futures
‘Three-quarters of family lawyers are women, while those from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are under-represented, ground-breaking research among members of Resolution has indicated.’
Legal Futures, 11th February 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Fraud charges possible over Grenfell Tower refit, says inquiry chair – The Guardian
‘People involved in the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower are facing possible charges of fraud and conspiracy to defraud, according to the chairman of the public inquiry into the disaster that claimed 72 lives.’
The Guardian, 10th February 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Nguyen, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 140 (05 February 2020)
SW, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 127 (05 February 2020)
Butler, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 128 (05 February 2020)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Ingenious Litigation, Re [2020] EWHC 235 (Ch) (10 February 2020)
Source: www.bailii.org
Jamaica deportation: Home Office flight leaves UK despite court ruling – BBC News
‘A Home Office flight deporting convicted offenders to Jamaica has left the UK, despite a last-minute legal challenge.’
BBC News, 11th February 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Reporting restrictions turning family courts into black hole, say ex-judge – The Guardian
‘Restrictions on reporting cases in the family courts concerning child custody or distribution of assets are “hopelessly obsolescent” and should be repealed, a former judge has said.’
The Guardian, 11th February 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Brexit and GDPR – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Brexit has finally been ‘done’ but what can we data protection lawyers look forward to? Can we bin the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) along with our red EU passports?’
Law Society's Gazette, 10th February 2020
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Case Preview: R (Maughan) v Her Majesty’s Senior Coroner for Oxfordshire – UKSC Blog
‘This case concerns the standard of proof applicable in inquest proceedings in cases of alleged suicide. It raises important and fundamental questions concerning the conduct of inquests, and will be of particular significance to bereaved families where the deceased is alleged to have committed suicide while in the care or custody of the state. The Supreme Court may also consider the position in relation to findings of unlawful killing.’
UKSC Blog, 7th February 2020
Source: ukscblog.com
New setback in race to begin whiplash reform in April – Legal Futures
‘The Civil Procedure Rule Committee last week put off approving the rules for the new whiplash portal until next month, it is understood, making the April start-date all-but impossible.’
Legal Futures, 10th February 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Charity warns over ‘safe’ legalisation of cannabis – The Guardian
‘One in 20 adults would take cannabis on a regular basis if it were legalised, similar to the number of people who currently use it, according to a poll for a leading mental health charity.’
The Guardian, 9th February 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
How Plans To Triple The Police Bail Time Limit Could Affect Your Rights – Each Other
‘The length of time suspects could be bailed without being charged with a crime could be trebled under government plans.’
Each Other, 7th February 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
Bereavement payments for co-habiting couples urged – BBC News
‘A landmark legal case has found denying bereavement payments to co-habiting couples is against human rights law.’
BBC News, 7th February 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Begum still barred from returning to UK or reclaiming British citizenship – UK Human Rights Blog
‘When she was fifteen Shamina Begum slipped unimpeded out of the country to join ISIL. Only her image, walking with two school friends, was captured as she made her way through Gatwick Airport onto the aircraft. Her return to the UK, five years on is proving more difficult.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 7th February 2020
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Ishola v Transport for London [2020] EWCA Civ 112 (07 February 2020)
Kaur & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWCA Civ 98 (07 February 2020)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Sciortino v Beaumont [2020] EWHC 189 (Ch) (07 February 2020)
Statebourne (Cryogenic) Ltd, Re Insolvency Act 1986 [2020] EWHC 231 (Ch) (07 February 2020)
High Court (Patents Court)
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc & Anor v James & Ors [2020] EWHC 179 (Pat) (29 January 2020)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
PBS Energo AS v Bester Generacion UK Ltd & Anor [2020] EWHC 223 (TCC) (07 February 2020)
Source: www.bailii.org
GP Manish Shah jailed for 90 sexual assaults on patients – BBC News
‘A GP has been given three life sentences for 90 sexual assaults on female patients.’
BBC News, 7th February 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
