Lucy’s Law: Puppy farm ban set to be confirmed – BBC News
‘A new law aimed at cracking down on so-called puppy farms in England is being presented to Parliament on Monday.’
BBC News, 13th May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Month: May 2019
PM vows to end postcode lottery for domestic abuse victims
‘The prime minister has vowed to end the postcode lottery for those escaping domestic abuse.’
The Guardian, 13th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Demand for commercial courts hits new peak as competition circles – Litigation Futures
‘The number of commercial cases heard in London grew significantly last year, according to new research which highlights the difficulties for new international courts to challenge the UK’s position post-Brexit.’
Litigation Futures, 8th May 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Carl Sargeant: texts will not be heard at inquest, high court rules – The Guardian
‘The former Welsh first minister, Carwyn Jones, has lost a high court attempt to have text messages relating to the behaviour of a minister he sacked heard at his inquest.’
The Guardian, 9th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Court can order costs in foreign currency on summary assessment – Litigation Futures
‘The court has jurisdiction to make an order for costs in a foreign currency on summary assessment, a deputy High Court judge has ruled in what he said appeared to be the first case on the point.’
Litigation Futures, 9th May 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Extinction Rebellion founder cleared over King’s College protest – The Guardian
‘The founder of Extinction Rebellion has been cleared by a jury of all charges relating to a protest against fossil fuels in what campaigners say is a historic moment for the climate justice movement.’
The Guardian, 9th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Impact of Brexit on UK courts “exaggerated”, judges say – Litigation Futures
‘The likely legal impact of Brexit on English law and the UK’s role in international dispute resolution, has been exaggerated, a Court of Appeal judge said yesterday.’
Litigation Futures, 8th May 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Court service starts another video hearing pilot running – Legal Futures
‘A pilot enabling domestic abuse victims to take part in hearings by video link from a computer in their solicitor’s office has begun running in Manchester.’
Legal Futures, 10th May 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Ep 77: Anonymity for Claimants, Anonymity for Doctors – Rajkiran Barhey – Law Pod UK
‘In this episode Emma-Louise Fenelon talks to Rajkiran Barhey about two recent High Court decisions on anonymity.’
Law Pod UK, 30th April 2019
Source: audioboom.com
Woman, 81, killed herself after pension was frozen in error – The Guardian
‘An 81-year-old woman killed herself after running out of money when her pension was frozen due to an administrative error.’
The Guardian, 9th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Paignton burglar found asleep on victim’s sofa jailed – BBC News
‘A burglar who was found asleep on his victim’s sofa with a bag of stolen property next to him has been jailed.’
BBC News, 9th May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mordaunt hints at amnesty for historical actions by UK soldiers – The Guardian
‘The new defence secretary, Penny Mordaunt, declared that army veterans should not be “pursued unfairly for events that took place decades ago” hinting that she favoured an amnesty for British soldiers from historical prosecutions.’
The Guardian, 9th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Dania, R. v [2019] EWCA Crim 796 (17 April 2019)
Rashid, R. v [2019] EWCA Crim 797 (16 April 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
High Court (Family Division)
Vilinova v Vilinov & Anor [2019] EWHC 1107 (Fam) (17 April 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Inglis v Ministry of Defence [2019] EWHC 1153 (QB) (08 May 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
(Un)signed, sealed, delivered: Anchor 2020 v Midas Construction – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘It is common practice for parties in the construction industry to undertake work under a letter of intent before the contract is formally executed. This practice ensures that design can be undertaken, materials can be procured, the site can be prepared and, ultimately, work can begin notwithstanding ongoing contractual negotiations.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 8th May 2019
Speech by the Lord Chief Justice: English Law on the World Stage – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Speech by the Lord Chief Justice: English Law on the World Stage.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 8th May 2019
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Aid sector action to tackle abuse ‘completely unsatisfactory’, say MPs – The Guardian
‘Private aid companies and charities will be asked to reappear before MPs, after evidence given on tackling sexual abuse was condemned as “completely unsatisfactory”. Stephen Twigg, chair of the international development committee (IDC), said he intended to invite representatives of both groups back.’
The Guardian, 8th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Alcoholic pilot spared jail after turning up for flight following ‘rum nightcap’ – The Independent
‘A pilot who turned up for a flight to the US while still over the limit after a “rum nightcap” has been spared jail.’
The Independent, 8th may 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
