Day: 2 September 2020

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 2nd, 2020 in legislation by tracey

The Postponed Elections and Referendums (Coronavirus) and Policy Development Grants (Amendment) Regulations 2020

The Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) (England) (Amendment) and Suspension (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020

The Channel Tunnel (International Arrangements and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2020

The Channel Tunnel (Arrangements with the Kingdom of the Netherlands) Order 2020

The Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2020

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted September 2nd, 2020 in law reports by tracey

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Daewoo Shipbuilding And Marine Engineering Company Ltd v Songa Offshore Equinox Ltd & Anor [2020] EWHC 2353 (TCC) (01 September 2020)

Source: www.bailii.org

When can contractual limitation of liability clause limit third party’s tort claim? – Practical Law: Construction Blog

Posted September 2nd, 2020 in construction industry, contracts, duty of care, negligence, news, third parties by tracey

‘This was the question the court was asked to answer in RSK Environmental Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd.’

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Practical Law: Construction Blog, 26th August 2020

Source: constructionblog.practicallaw.com

Defendant’s “potential exposure” not relevant to security for costs – Litigation Futures

Posted September 2nd, 2020 in costs, fiduciary duty, indemnities, insurance, law firms, news by tracey

‘A defendant’s potential exposure to paying the premium for after-the-event (ATE) insurance necessary to meet its demand for security for costs was “not relevant” to the question of security, the High Court has ruled.’

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Litigation Futures, 1st September 2020

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

High Court warning over JRs that “evolve exponentially” – Litigation Futures

Posted September 2nd, 2020 in case management, costs, Crown Prosecution Service, judges, judicial review, news by tracey

‘A High Court judge has criticised public law practitioners for letting judicial reviews “evolve exponentially” so that the claim advanced at the hearing bears “little resemblance” to that for which permission was granted.’

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Litigation Futures, 2nd September 2020

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

Reforms to UK’s antiquated spying laws published by Law Commission – Law Commission

Posted September 2nd, 2020 in disclosure, freedom of expression, human rights, intelligence services, interception, Law Commission, press releases, proportionality, public interest, spying, statute law revision by tracey

‘Reform is needed to bring the law into the 21st century and protect the United Kingdom from espionage (spying) and unauthorised disclosures (leaks), according to a report from the Law Commission that has been laid in Parliament today [01 September 2020].’

Press release

Law Commission, 1st September 2020

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Taxidermist jailed for trading in endangered species – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted September 2nd, 2020 in animals, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A 29-year-old man has been jailed for 56 weeks for trading in endangered species.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 26th August 2020

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Murderer sent victim’s photo to her family on WeChat – BBC News

Posted September 2nd, 2020 in bereavement, domestic violence, families, imprisonment, murder, news, photography, sentencing, victims by tracey

‘A jealous man who murdered his partner and shared images of her body on a messaging app with her family has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 1st September 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Court agrees to withdraw boy’s hospital treatment – BBC News

Posted September 2nd, 2020 in children, Court of Protection, families, medical treatment, news by tracey

‘A 12-year-old boy with brain injuries will have his treatment withdrawn after a High Court judge found it was not in his best interests to prolong life.’

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BBC News, 1st September 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Government spends £120m in taxpayer money fighting disability benefit claims in two years, figures show – The Independent

Posted September 2nd, 2020 in appeals, benefits, disabled persons, government departments, news, statistics, tribunals by tracey

‘The government has spent more than £120m in taxpayers’ money fighting disability benefit claims in the last two years – despite losing three-quarters of tribunal appeals, The Independent can reveal.’

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The Independent, 1st September 2020

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Harry Dunn’s parents drop plan to sue US government – The Independent

Posted September 2nd, 2020 in accidents, bereavement, dangerous driving, diplomats, extradition, families, immunity, news, unlawful killing by tracey

‘The parents of Harry Dunn have dropped plans to sue the US government over his death in a crash allegedly involving the wife of an American intelligence official. Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn said they had made the decision in the hope the Trump administration would allow suspect Anne Sacoolas to face the UK justice system.’

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The Independent, 1st September 2020

Source: www.independent.co.uk