Thames Lido sex assault masseur Toshihide Nukui jailed – BBC News
‘A masseur who felt “emboldened” to carry out increasingly serious sex attacks on clients has been jailed.’
BBC News, 12th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Month: July 2022
New measures in Leicester to tackle rogue landlords – BBC News
‘New licensing measures are being introduced in parts of Leicester to help tackle rogue landlords, the city council said.’
BBC News, 13th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rape victim support should be taken off Met, advocate says – BBC News
‘Rape victims should no longer be offered support by Met Police officers, London’s victims’ commissioner says.’
BBC News, 13th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Molly-Mae Hague Instagram post banned over lack of ad disclosure – The Independent
‘An Instagram post by influencer Molly-Mae Hague advertising a PrettyLittleThing dress has been banned after she failed to include any indication that it was an ad.’
The Independent, 13th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Mo Farah: What would happen to a trafficked child in the UK today? – The Independent
‘Sir Mo Farah’s decision to reveal that he was a victim of human trafficking as a child has sparked questions over how he would be treated if he arrived in the UK today.’
The Independent, 12th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Over 1,000 children in Telford were sexually exploited, inquiry finds – The Guardian
‘More than a thousand children in Telford were sexually exploited over decades amid the failure of authorities to investigate “emboldened offenders”, an independent inquiry into the scandal has concluded.’
The Guardian, 12th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Home Office grants baby stranded in Jamaica leave to come to UK – The Guardian
‘A British resident stranded in Jamaica with her baby, who was told by the Home Office the boy could not come to the UK because he had an “established life” on the Caribbean island, has now been told by the Home Office that she can bring him, after the Guardian exposed the family’s plight.’
The Guardian, 12th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK government asks Supreme Court to dismiss indyref2 case – BBC News
‘The UK government has urged judges to dismiss the Scottish government’s request for a ruling on whether it has the power to hold indyref2.’
BBC News, 13th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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
