Day: 12 July 2022
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
UCP Plc v Nectrus Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 949 (11 July 2022)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Brake & Anor v Guy & Ors [2022] EWHC 1746 (Ch) (11 July 2022)
Dodson & Anor v Shield & Ors [2022] EWHC 1751 (Ch) (11 July 2022)
High Court (Commercial Court)
W Nagel (a firm) v Pluczenik& Ors [2022] EWHC 1714 (Comm) (04 July 2022)
High Court (Patents Court)
Godo Kaisha IP Bridge 1 v Huawei Technologies Co Ltd & Ors [2022] EWHC 1766 (Pat) (07 July 2022)
Source: www.bailii.org
Kirsty Hughes: The Bill of Rights and the Precarity of Abortion Rights – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘In the aftermath of the US Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization attention has turned to whether abortion is adequately protected in the UK from the winds of political change. Given that in England, Scotland, and Wales abortion is provided for by ordinary Act of Parliament, and in Northern Ireland by Regulation, an orthodox view of the constitution indicates that it is not. In response to Dobbs it has been suggested that the pending Bill of Rights should be amended to provide for a right to abortion. That proposal was swiftly rejected by Dominic Raab on the basis that abortion is settled in UK law – a view that is somewhat contradicted by ongoing difficulties in respect of abortion in Northern Ireland.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 11th July 2022
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Judicial review of government handling of pension scheme gets green light – Local Government Lawyer
‘Permission has been granted to the Fire Brigades Union (and others) to challenge the Government’s reduction in the value of new pension schemes for firefighters.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th July 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
News focus: Divorcing couples are increasingly seeking joint representation – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Separating couples are increasingly asking to be represented by the same solicitor. Those involved believe this “one lawyer” service could be the future – and not just for family law.’
Law Society's Gazette, 11th July 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Court of Appeal rejects defendant’s fixed costs challenge – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Fixed costs did not apply to a personal injury case which had fallen out of the protocol, the Court of Appeal has asserted. In Doyle v M&D Foundations & Building Services Ltd, Lord Justice Phillips ruled that there was no ambiguity in an agreed court order requiring the defendant to pay costs that were “subject of detailed assessment if not agreed.” ‘
Law Society's Gazette, 11th July 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Woman who gave birth in Jamaica stranded after baby refused entry to UK – The Guardian
‘A British resident who is stranded in Jamaica with her baby has been told by the Home Office the child cannot come to the UK because he has an “established life” on the Caribbean island.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Lambeth: £22m in low-traffic fines an abuse of power, say campaigners – BBC News
‘A London council has been accused of an “abuse of power” by campaigners after it issued almost £22m in low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) fines in a year.’
BBC News, 11th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ava White: Boy who killed girl, 12, in Snapchat row gets life – BBC News
‘A 15-year-old boy who stabbed a schoolgirl to death after a row over a Snapchat video has been sentenced for her murder.’
BBC News, 11th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Data watchdog reprimands government over pandemic WhatsApp use – BBC News
‘The Department of Health has been reprimanded over ministers’ and officials’ use of messaging apps and private email during the pandemic.’
BBC News, 11th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Another blow to Home Office as Rwanda asylum seekers not tagged on release from detention – The Independent
‘Ministers accused of piloting “unworkable” tagging policy on basis of “cruel and unnecessary political posturing.”‘
The Independent, 11th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Campaigners take legal action over failings of England’s food strategy – The Guardian
‘Food campaigners are taking legal action against the government for failing to support the transition to a low-carbon diet by encouraging people to eat less meat.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
MPs approve controversial plans to let agency workers cover for striking staff – The Guardian
‘Ministers have approved controversial plans to allow agency workers to replace striking workers, voting through the regulations on Monday night by 289 votes to 202.’
The Guardian, 12th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
SAS reports reveal troubling pattern of suspicious deaths in Afghanistan – BBC News
‘SAS operatives in Afghanistan repeatedly killed detainees and unarmed men in suspicious circumstances, according to a BBC investigation.’
BBC News, 12th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
