Location of ‘Nightingale courts’ to tackle case backlog in England and Wales revealed – The Guardian

Posted July 21st, 2020 in civil justice, coronavirus, courts, criminal justice, delay, news by sally

‘The locations of 10 emergency “Nightingale courts” created by the Ministry of Justice for socially distanced trials to tackle the massive backlog in cases in England and Wales have been announced.’

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The Guardian, 19th July 2020

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Young CICA solicitor was not unfairly dismissed – Legal Futures

‘A young solicitor at the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), who left only six months after completing her traineeship because her fixed-term contract (FTC) had expired, was not unfairly dismissed, an employment tribunal has ruled.’

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Legal Futures, 20th July 2020

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Parents of student who killed herself launch legal action against University of Bristol – The Guardian

‘The parents of a student with severe social anxiety who took her own life on the day she was scheduled to face “the ordeal” of an important oral test have launched legal proceedings against her university, claiming she was the victim of negligence and disability discrimination.’

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The Guardian, 20th July 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Knife crime in England and Wales at record high, figures show – BBC News

Posted July 20th, 2020 in criminal justice, homicide, murder, news, offensive weapons, statistics, violence by sally

‘The number of knife crimes In England and Wales has risen to a new record high, says the Office for National Statistics.’

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BBC News, 17th July 2020

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FCA begins case over insurers’ refusal to pay firms’ Covid-19 claims – The Guardian

‘The City regulator will on Monday begin a test case on behalf of thousands of businesses that claim they should have been paid by insurers to cover closures during the coronavirus pandemic.’

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The Guardian, 20th July 2020

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Duty of care owed by UK ship agent to Bangladeshi worker? – UK Human Rights Blog

‘On 30 March 2018, whilst working on the demolition of an oil tanker on the beach at Chittagong, Bangladesh, Mr Mollah fell to his death.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 17th July 2020

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Call for impartial websites on quality of lawyers’ services – Legal Futures

Posted July 20th, 2020 in internet, legal profession, legal services, news, standards by sally

‘Independent websites providing impartial information on the quality of legal services providers are needed to guide people looking for a lawyer, the Legal Services Consumer Panel has argued.’

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Legal Futures, 20th July 2020

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Uber drivers to launch legal bid to uncover app’s algorithm – The Guardian

‘Minicab drivers will launch a legal bid to uncover secret computer algorithms used by Uber to manage their work in a test case that could increase transparency for millions of gig economy workers across Europe.’

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The Guardian, 20th July 2020

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 20th, 2020 in legislation by tracey

The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) Regulations 2020

The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2020

The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions (Arrangements, Reconstructions and Administration) (Amendment) and Consequential Amendments Order 2020

The Home Loss Payments (Prescribed Amounts) (England) Regulations 2020

Source: www.bailii.org

Mystery directions – Nearly Legal

‘In the evening of Friday 17 July, The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020 appeared, having apparently been laid earlier that day. These will come into force on 23 August 2020.’

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Nearly Legal, 18th July 2020

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 20th, 2020 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

JH (Palestinian Territories) v Upper Tribunal of the Immigration And Asylum Chamber & Anor [2020] EWCA Civ 919 (17 July 2020)

M (A Child) [2020] EWCA Civ 922 (17 July 2020)

S (A Child) [2020] EWCA Civ 923 (17 July 2020)

Roberts v The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association & Anor [2020] EWCA Civ 926 (17 July 2020)

Mendes, R (On the Application Of) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWCA Civ 924 (17 July 2020)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Black v R. [2020] EWCA Crim 915 (17 July 2020)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Kpogho v London Borough of Brent [2020] EWHC 1905 (Admin) (17 July 2020)

Demeter v District Court In Usti Nad Labem, Czech Republic [2020] EWHC 1934 (Admin) (17 July 2020)

Wollenberg, R (On the Application Of) v The Crown Court at Southwark [2020] EWHC 1915 (Admin) (17 July 2020)

Feledi v Regional Court of Miskolc (Hungary) [2020] EWHC 1931 (Admin) (16 July 2020)

High Court (Chancery Division)

LIV Bridging Finance Ltd v AD Solicitors LLB [2020] EWHC 1908 (Ch) (17 July 2020)

Shah v Shah [2020] EWHC 1840 (Ch) (17 July 2020)

Performing Right Society Ltd v Qatar Airways Group QCS [2020] EWHC 1872 (Ch) (17 July 2020)

Phones 4U LtD v EE Ltd & Ors [2020] EWHC 1921 (Ch) (17 July 2020)

Sidhu v Rathor [2020] EWHC 1916 (Ch) (17 July 2020)

GFS Flex Ltd v Brymec Ltd [2020] EWHC 1907 (Ch) (17 July 2020)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Navigator Equities Ltd & Anor v Deripaska [2020] EWHC 1798 (Comm) (17 July 2020)

Altera Voyageur Production Ltd v Premier Oil E&P UK Ltd [2020] EWHC 1891 (Comm) (17 July 2020)

High Court (Family Division)

Father v Mother [2020] EWHC 1930 (Fam) (17 July 2020)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

JXJ v The Province of Great Britain of the Institute of Brothers of the Christian Schools (“The De La Salle Brothers”) [2020] EWHC 1914 (QB) (17 July 2020)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Community R4C Ltd v Gloucestershire County Council [2020] EWHC 1803 (TCC) (17 July 2020)

Source: www.bailii.org

Parents of man who died after police restraint challenge delay over Seni’s law – The Guardian

‘The parents of a young black man who died after being restrained in a mental health hospital are asking why a law passed in his name almost two years ago has not yet been enacted by the government.’

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The Guardian,, 20th July 2020

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One in 70 recorded rapes in England and Wales led to charge last year – The Guardian

‘Fewer than one in 70 recorded rapes resulted in a charge last year, as tens of thousands of victims did not support demands from police and prosecutors and withdrew from the process.’

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The Guardian, 17th July 2020

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What Shamima Begum’s Case Means For Our Right To A Fair Trial – Each Other

‘The UK is the country Shamima Begum was born, raised, groomed and radicalised in. Like any Briton accused of any crime – she must have the right to a fair trial, writes human rights lawyer Shoaib M Khan.’

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Each Other, 17th July 2020

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Coronavirus: Ten ‘Nightingale Courts’ in England and Wales to open – BBC News

Posted July 20th, 2020 in coronavirus, courts, delay, Ministry of Justice, news, statistics, trials by sally

‘Ten temporary courts are being set up to help clear a backlog of hearings caused by the coronavirus pandemic.’

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BBC News, 19th July 2020

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Why is this government so eager to strip people like Shamima Begum of their citizenship? – The Guardian

Posted July 20th, 2020 in appeals, citizenship, government departments, human rights, news, terrorism by sally

‘As makeshift desert prisons collapse, Britain is in real danger of losing track of its imprisoned nationals.’

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The Guardian, 17th July 2020

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Asbestos victims fail again in bid to access case papers – Litigation Futures

‘The group whose bid to access a bundle from litigation involving an asbestos manufacturer led to a Supreme Court ruling on open justice has failed in its application for the documents.’

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Litigation Futures, 16th July 2020

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

Gay Conversion Therapy Is Torture, The UK Must Ban It – Each Other

‘Conversion therapy is a set of pseudo-scientific practices which aim to change, suppress, or divert a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. It is based on the assumption that “being lesbian, gay, bi or trans is a mental illness that can be “cured”.’

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Each Other, 16th July 2020

Source: eachother.org.uk

Covid-19 will have “major impact” on £700m medico-legal market – Litigation Futures

‘The medico-legal and insurance services (MLIS) market had an estimated turnover of £700m last year but the coronavirus will have a “major impact”, a report has warned.’

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Litigation Futures, 16th July 2020

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 17th, 2020 in legislation by tracey

The Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk