‘A Deputy High Court judge has quashed a decision by a borough council to refuse a claimant’s second homelessness application, after it failed to take into account new medical evidence.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th December 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Supreme Court
Miller & Ors v Ministry of Justice [2019] UKSC 60 (16 December 2019)
Patel v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] UKSC 59 (16 December 2019)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Clements, R v [2019] EWCA Crim 2253 (12 December 2019)
Wooff, R v [2019] EWCA Crim 2249 (12 December 2019)
Montaut, R v [2019] EWCA Crim 2252 (12 December 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Bate & Anor v Affinity Water Ltd [2019] EWHC 3425 (Ch) (16 December 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Perkier Foods Ltd v Halo Foods Ltd [2019] EWHC 3462 (QB) (16 December 2019)
PME v The Scout Association [2019] EWHC 3421 (QB) (12 December 2019)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
ISG Construction Ltd v English Architectural Glazing Ltd [2019] EWHC 3482 (TCC) (16 December 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘Four judges with “portfolio” careers in full-time and part-time roles and without formal contracts of employment have been backed by the Supreme Court in their campaign for equal pensions treatment. Giving judgment today in Miller and others v Ministry of Justice, Lord Carnwath ruled that ‘the common sense of the matter’ as well as case law holds that part-timers should not suffer less favourable treatment.’
Law Society's Gazette, 16th December 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The death of Jean Waghorn, who died after contracting pneumonia in hospital, sparked criticism from a coroner who said the NHS trust had ignored earlier warnings over moving patients between hospitals. Senior coroner Veronica Deeley had issued two official alerts to Brighton and Sussex Hospitals Trust last year after the deaths of frail elderly patients who were wrongly shuttled between hospitals.’
The Independent, 16th December 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The occasionally dramatic if sprawling medical tribunal of the former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman, which was due to be done and dusted last March, may not finish now until October 2020 after being adjourned yet again.’
The Guardian, 16th December 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The seven jockeys who each received a 10-day ban for failing to heed a yellow void-race flag at Sandown on December 7 will have their appeal heard by the British Horseracing Authority’s independent disciplinary panel in High Holborn on Tuesday.’
Daily Telegraph, 16th December 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A players’ agent and a senior club football manager have been convicted of bribery charges following a Telegraph investigation.’
Daily Telegraph, 16th December 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Former subpostmasters who brought legal action against the Post Office say they have been “vindicated” after the High Court finds that their IT system had “bugs and defects,” paving the way for further legal action.’
Daily Telegraph, 16th December 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A Brexit activist who was “obsessed” with former MP Anna Soubry has been jailed for 28 days for harassing her.’
BBC News, 16th December 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has been too slow to learn lessons from the Grenfell tragedy, with “wasteful” practices, insufficiently trained staff and failure to follow national guidance still being a problem in the organisation two and a half years on, a watchdog has warned.’
The Independent, 17th December 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A serial burglar has been sentenced to life for the murders of two pensioners during break-ins in 1998.’
BBC News, 16th December 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Children at a scandal-hit jail set to close in three months are still being subjected to pain-inflicting techniques during physical restraints, despite repeated warnings against using what inspectors have called “unacceptable” practice.’
The Guardian, 16th December 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A review of record low rape conviction rates has found a justice system “close to breaking point” because of cuts. The Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (CPSI) said a “damning” number of cases are lost during “under-resourced” police investigations. But it rejected claims that prosecutors are unfairly selective about cases they charge.’
BBC News, 17th December 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The High Court has ruled that the London Borough of Ealing acted unlawfully in its assessment of whether applicant AB was a “former relevant child” within the meaning of section 23C of the Children Act 1989.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th December 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A group of 17 NHS foundation trusts have failed to persuade a High Court judge that they are charities and so eligible for substantial reductions on the non-domestic rates payable on the properties they occupy.’
Local Govenment Lawyer, 12th December 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The next UK government must act urgently to bring consumer credit laws up to date, a trade body has said. The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) said that lenders were prevented by the Consumer Credit Act (CCA) from stepping in to help customers in financial difficulty quickly enough, while requiring them to send “old fashioned and severely worded letters”.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th December 2019
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Gray v Hurley [2019] EWCA Civ 2222 (12 December 2019)
Y (A Child) [2019] EWCA Civ 2209 (12 December 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Celczynski v Polish Judical Authority [2019] EWHC 3450 (Admin) (12 December 2019)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Flatman v Wiles & Anor [2019] EWHC 3338 (Ch) (13 December 2019)
Aiwa Co. Ltd v Aiwa Corporation [2019] EWHC 3468 (Ch) (13 December 2019)
Todd v Parsons & Ors [2019] EWHC 3366 (Ch) (12 December 2019)
Fromageries Bel SA v J Sainsbury Plc [2019] EWHC 3454 (Ch) (12 December 2019)
High Court (Commercial Court)
James Kemball Ltd v “K” Line (Europe) Ltd & Anor [2019] EWHC 3422 (Comm) (13 December 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Essex County Council & Ors v Davies & Ors [2019] EWHC 3443 (QB) (12 December 2019)
Banks v Cadwalladr [2019] EWHC 3451 (QB) (12 December 2019)
PME v The Scout Association [2019] EWHC 3421 (QB) (12 December 2019)
Triaster Ltd v Dun & Bradstreet Ltd [2019] EWHC 3433 (QB) (12 December 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘A party’s right to appeal from an oral hearing that follows a provisional assessment is limited to decisions made at the hearing, the High Court has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 16th December 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘A solicitor who had an oral agreement with the son-in-law of a client that he would cover the legal fees did not fall foul of the 1677 Statute of Frauds, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 16th December 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘Jenny Bowden, an associate in Stewarts’ Divorce and Family team, reviews a recent case in which a judge ruled that a child should move to live with his father instead of his mother following the father’s application for a transfer of care (Re H (parental alienation) PA v TT and H [2019] EWHC 2723 (Fam)).’
Family Law, 13th December 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
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