‘Where a case fell within article 9(3) of the Aarhus Convention but was not a claim for judicial review and therefore not an “Aarhus Convention claim” within CPR r 45.41 it would be inappropriate for the court to relax the usual principles applying to the making of protective costs orders by nevertheless applying the costs protection regime introduced by rule 45.41.’
WLR Daily, 27th November 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
‘If the rule of law was one of the main pillars of the English constitution in the eyes of Victorian jurists, its crowning glory was the writ of habeas corpus, which ensured that no one could be deprived of their liberty save by law. This paper will explore the various ways in which this was used at the end of the nineteenth and in the early twentieth century.’
Date: 29th January 2015, 6.00-7.00pm
Location: UCL Laws, Bentham House, WC1H 0EG
Charge: Free, registration required
More information can be found here.
‘The lord chief justice has called for judicial engagement in the drafting of new devolution bills that will be brought forward by the next parliament.’
Full story
Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd December 2014
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Costs, Confusion and Compromise (PDF)
Keynote Address of Mr Justice Foskett
Professional Negligence Lawyers’ Association Annual Conference, 4th December 2014
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
‘A secure tenant who was unlawfully evicted from his accommodation has won his Supreme Court battle with a London council over the level of damages payable.’
Local Government Lawyer, 3rd December 2014
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘In a report published today, the Law Commission is recommending reforms to the law governing rights to light that will strike a balance between the interests of landowners and the law’s recognition of the need for appropriate development.’
Law Commission, 4th December 2014
Source: www.lawcommission.justice.gov.uk
‘Judges, the court system and wider justice arrangements are a major element in the British constitutional arrangement. European institutions also have a role. This lecture will consider the institutions concerned, recent reform and the range of views about possible future change.’
Date: 13th January 2015, 5.00-6.30pm
Location: Alumni Theatre, New Academic Building
Charge: Free
More information can be found here.
‘A child born with foetal alcohol syndrome is not legally entitled to compensation after her mother drank excessively while pregnant, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
BBC News, 4th December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Proposed amendments to child abduction legislation will have a far-reaching impact on family law, write Joanna Farrands and Helen Habershon.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 1st December 2014
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A judge has sharply criticised the delay and expense of proceedings in the Court of Protection, describing the relevant procedural rules as “inadequate”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd December 2014
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Football League finally got their man. But is it too late? Will Massimo Cellino and Leeds United yet sail off into the clear blue sea?’
Sports Law Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers, 3rd December 2014
Source: www.sportslawbulletin.org
‘Barrister forced to translate youths’ “text-speak” into English for a jury.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd December 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘An inquiry into the rape conviction of Welsh footballer Ched Evans has begun by the body that examines potential miscarriages of justice.’
BBC News, 3rd December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The film board isn’t interested in putting blanket bans on acts such as breath restriction or urination – context is always considered.’
The Guardian, 3rd December 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Dr Beyani will talk about international human rights, working with the UN and his duties as Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons.’
Date: 14th January 2015, 6.30-8.00pm
Location: Hong Kong Theatre, Clement House
Charge: Free
More information can be found here.
‘Michael Adebolajo, one of the two men found guilty of killing Fusilier Lee Rigby, has lost legal challenges against his conviction and sentence.’
Full story
BBC News, 3rd December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘So far, commentators have focused on the interplay between clinical negligence law and the Duty of Candour. But the latest requirements also have important repercussions for those in regulated professions such as doctors and nurses and their employment relationships. In this article, we look at steps which employers should now consider in light of the new Duty of Candour.’
Cloisters, 1st December 2014
Source: www.cloisters.com
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