Month: September 2020
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
When can contractual limitation of liability clause limit third party’s tort claim? – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘This was the question the court was asked to answer in RSK Environmental Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 26th August 2020
Defendant’s “potential exposure” not relevant to security for costs – Litigation Futures
‘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.’
Litigation Futures, 1st September 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
High Court warning over JRs that “evolve exponentially” – Litigation Futures
‘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.’
Litigation Futures, 2nd September 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Taxidermist jailed for trading in endangered species – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A 29-year-old man has been jailed for 56 weeks for trading in endangered species.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 26th August 2020
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Murderer sent victim’s photo to her family on WeChat – BBC News
‘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.’
BBC News, 1st September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court agrees to withdraw boy’s hospital treatment – BBC News
‘A 12-year-old boy with brain injuries will have his treatment withdrawn after a High Court judge found it was not in his best interests to prolong life.’
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
‘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.’
The Independent, 1st September 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Harry Dunn’s parents drop plan to sue US government – The Independent
‘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.’
The Independent, 1st September 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Mother sues MoJ over child’s lack of access to father in jails lockdown – The Guardian
‘A mother who fears her 19-month-old child will forget their father if prison visits do not resume soon has begun preliminary legal action against the Ministry of Justice.’
The Guardian, 31st August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Ltd v Revenue And Customs [2020] EWCA Civ 1128 (28 August 2020)
Assetco Plc v Grant Thornton UK LLP [2020] EWCA Civ 1151 (28 August 2020)
High Court (Administrative Court)
AB v Prosecutor General’s Office, Lithuania [2020] EWHC 2348 (Admin) (27 August 2020)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Hopkins v Revenue And Customs [2020] EWHC 2355 (QB) (01 September 2020)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Ofcom: Does TV Need A New Diversity Regulator? – Each Other
‘Media regulator Ofcom is under fresh scrutiny after historian David Olusoga accused it of failing to hold broadcasters accountable for their lack of diversity. EachOther spoke to industry experts about their views on his call for a new diversity regulator and what it should look like.’
Each Other, 28th August 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
A Force to be Reckoned with by John Bowers QC – Littleton Chambers
‘In his article “A Force to be Reckoned with” for the New Law Journal, John Bowers QC reflects on 20 years since the ground breaking case that lifted the ban on gay men and women serving in the military. John acted for one of the applicants in this case, alongside David Pannick QC, Laura Cox, the late Peter Duffy and others.’
Littleton Chambers, 20th August 2020
Source: littletonchambers.com
Triple threat to justice system in England and Wales, lawyers warn – The Guardian
‘The criminal justice system in England and Wales is facing the triple threat of a shortage of defence lawyers, financial shock as furlough assistance from the government ends and the mass postponement of trials due to the coronavirus pandemic.’
The Guardian, 31st August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Asylum seekers: Delays in processing applications rise – BBC News
‘Delays in processing UK asylum applications increased significantly last year, official figures suggest.’
BBC News, 31st August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
