Telford grooming ‘tip of the iceberg’, says solicitor – BBC News
‘A lawyer who led prosecutions against a child sex abuse ring in Telford has said those cases were the “tip of the iceberg”.’
BBC News, 13th March 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Month: March 2018
BAILII: Recent decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Frederick & Ors v Positive Solutions (Financial Services) Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 431 (13 March 2018)
French v The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions & Anor [2018] EWCA Civ 470 (13 March 2018)
Gomes v Higher Level Care Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 418 (13 March 2018)
Warborough Investments Ltd v Lunar Office SARL [2018] EWCA Civ 427 (13 March 2018)
Allianz Insurance Plc & Anor v Tonicstar Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 434 (13 March 2018)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Attorney General v Pollard & Anor [2018] EWCA Crim 439 (13 March 2018)
Pabon, R v [2018] EWCA Crim 420 (13 March 2018)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Children and Social Work Act 2017 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2018
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2018
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Christofi v National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 413 (09 March 2018)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Daniel Johns Manchester Ltd v Manchester City Council [2018] EWHC 464 (Admin) (12 March 2018)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Deutsche Bahn Ag & Ors v Mastercard Incorporated & Ors [2018] EWHC 412 (Ch) (09 March 2018)
Rittson-Thomas & Ors v Oxfordshire County Council [2018] EWHC 455 (Ch) (09 March 2018)
Barclays Bank Plc And Woolwich Plan Managers Ltd, Re [2018] EWHC 472 (Ch) (09 March 2018)
Mussell & Anor v Patience & Anor [2018] EWHC 430 (Ch) (08 March 2018)
Reynard v Fox [2018] EWHC 443 (Ch) (08 March 2018)
Culliford & Anor vThorpe [2018] EWHC 426 (Ch) (08 March 2018)
RS v LS & LMP [2018] EWHC 449 (Fam) (07 March 2018)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Family Division)
Mensah v Mensah [2018] EWHC 484 (Fam) (09 March 2018)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
The Bosworth Water Trust v SSR & Ors [2018] EWHC 444 (QB) (12 March 2018)
Davy v 01000654 Ltd [2018] EWHC 353 (QB) (09 March 2018)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Sexual offences on UK railways more than double in five years – The Guardian
‘The number of sexual offences reported on Britain’s railways has more than doubled over the past five years, according to police. Across Britain’s railways, including the tube, there were 2,382 offences in 2017, compared with 1,049 reported in 2013, British Transport Police (BTP) figures show.’
The Guardian, 12th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Immigration detainees ‘held for excessive period’ – BBC News
‘Immigration detainees are being held for “excessively long” periods in “prison-like” conditions, the prisons watchdog says.’
BBC News, 13th March 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal bar for convicting healthcare professionals of manslaughter is ‘too low’, medical organisation warns – Daily Telegraph
‘The legal bar for convicting healthcare professionals of manslaughter is currently “too low”, a medical defence organisation has said.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th March 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
violence Women’s rights and gender equality ‘Glib’: UK criticised for failing to give to fund for survivors of UN sexual abuse – The Guardian
‘The UK government has come under fire from victims’ groups for failing to contribute to a UN fund for survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations staff.’
The Guardian, 13th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Teenager jailed for London moped acid attacks – BBC News
‘A 17-year-old boy has been jailed for 10 and a half years for attacking six moped riders with acid while trying to steal their bikes.’
BBC News, 12th March 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Information watchdog denounces council over Grenfell failings – The Guardian
‘Kensington and Chelsea council has been condemned by the information commissioner for failing to disclose information relating to the Grenfell Tower fire. Elizabeth Denham has made seven rulings against the council for failing to respond to freedom of information requests about fire safety, cladding and risk assessments at the high-rise block.’
The Guardian, 13th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
John Worboys: Victims challenge rapist’s release from prison – BBC News
‘Two victims of the rapist John Worboys are due to begin a High Court challenge against the decision to release him from prison.’
BBC News, 13th March 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Katie Ghose: ‘Risky proposals are coming on top of cuts that led many refuges to close’ – The Guardian
‘New domestic violence bill must go beyond criminal justice, says chief executive of Women’s Aid.’
The Guardian, 13th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Right to be forgotten’: high court hears second Google case – The Guardian
‘A second businessman who wants links to articles about his criminal past removed from search engine results has launched a high court fight.’
The Guardian, 12th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Divorce? You may regret it if you don’t ask for legal advice – Family Law
‘Yedina v Yedin and another [2017] EWHC 3319 (Ch) was an interesting case which highlighted the importance of seeking advice from a family lawyer when planning to divorce.’
Family Law, 9th March 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Ombudsman upholds 80% of complaints about Education and Health Care Plans – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman is upholding about 80% of complaints it investigates about Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs), it has been revealed.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th March 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
CQC: Access to mental health care for children and young people at a ‘crisis point’ – Family Law
‘The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has said UK health care, education and other public services are failing children and young people regarding their access to mental health services – arguing young people are at a ‘crisis point’ when it comes to mental health support. In light of its findings the CQC has made recommendations for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on how they can best ensure support.’
Family Law, 9th March 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Law Pod UK Ep. 24: Right of residence under EU rules – 1 COR
‘Rosalind English talks to Jonathan Metzer about how family members of UK citizens, who don’t themselves have citizenship, obtain a residence card under EU rules – and how they can appeal if they’re refused.’
Law Pod UK, 6th March 2018
Source: audioboom.com
Law Commission seeks views on boosting take-up of commonhold – OUT-LAW.com
‘The Law Commission is seeking views on why the “little-known and little used” commonhold model of home ownership has not become a popular alternative to residential leasehold.’
OUT-LAW.com, 9th March 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
