Day: 28 November 2022
Cloud gaming and mobile browsers market investigation opened in the UK – OUT-LAW.com
‘The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an in-depth investigation into competition in the UK’s cloud gaming and mobile browsers markets.’
OUT-LAW.com, 28th November 2022
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
The Illegality Defence after Patel v Mirza The Professor Jill Poole Memorial Lecture 2022 – Supreme Court
‘The Illegality Defence after Patel v Mirza, The Professor Jill Poole Memorial Lecture 2022 – Lord Burrows”
Supreme Court, 24th October 2022
Source: www.supremecourt.uk
Council told to pay £15k over failures in relation to provision of suitable alternative education – Local Government Lawyer
‘A child from West Sussex who was unable to attend school missed out on education after the council failed to provide a suitable alternative, an investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has revealed.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th November 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Taxi driver licence appeals: burden of proof – Local Government Lawyer
‘Prof Roy Light analyses the case law around the burden of proof in taxi driver licence appeals.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th November 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative strategy – Government publications
‘This strategy sets out the UK government’s approach to preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence.’
Government publications, 28th November 2022
Source: www.gov.uk
Court of Appeal rules against EasyJet again on flight delay claims – Legal Futures
‘EasyJet’s latest effort to cut out solicitors from flight delay claims has failed, after the Court of Appeal found shortcomings in its automated system.’
Legal Futures, 28th November 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Cabinet minister rejects national misogyny and racism inquiry – BBC News
‘A national inquiry into institutional misogyny and racism in the workplace has been rejected by the government. The inquiry was called for by the authors of a damning report into London Fire Brigade’s workplace culture.’
BBC News, 27th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Safeguarding children with disabilities in residential settings – Family Law
‘A national review into safeguarding children with disabilities and complex health needs has revealed serious failures at residential special schools registered as children’s homes.’
family Law, 25th November 2022
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Pseudonymous claimant debarred from proceedings – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The operator and publisher of a website is not entitled to participate in court proceedings under the pseudonym “Cøbra” – even with legal representation, the High Court has ruled. In Wright v Persons Unknown, Costs Judge Rowley agreed to bar “Cøbra” from costs proceedings arising from a copyright case unless it identifies itself and provides an address.’
Law Society's Gazette, 25th November 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Dyslexic M&S worker wins payout after being sacked over mistakes in emails – The Independent
‘A dyslexic Marks and Spencer worker has won more than £50,000 after losing her job following concerns about mistakes in her emails.’
The Independent, 27th November 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Parents who use surrogate waiting up to a year to become legal guardians – The Independent
‘Surrogacy laws in the UK are putting the health of babies at risk due to the length of time it takes parental orders to come through, experts have warned.’
The Independent, 27th November 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Child asylum seekers detained as adults after UK Home Office ‘alters birth dates’ – The Guardian
‘The Home Office is routinely changing the dates of birth of unaccompanied child asylum seekers to classify them as adults, according to experts who say the practice is now happening on a “horrifying scale”.’
The Guardian, 27th November 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bermuda theft: Accountant faces losing pension for £1.7m theft – BBC News
‘An accountant who stole £1.7m from the Bermudan government is facing losing his pension as attempts to claw back money he took continue.’
BBC News, 26th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
