Case Preview: Wolverhampton City Council and others v London Gypsies and Travellers and others – UKSC Blog

Posted February 7th, 2023 in injunctions, local government, news, Supreme Court, travellers, trespass by sally

‘In this post, Frankie McPeanne, a trainee solicitor, and Emma Pinkerton, a Partner, both in the Real Estate Disputes team at CMS, preview the decision awaited from the Supreme Court in Wolverhampton City Council and others (Respondents) v London Gypsies and Travellers and others (Appellants), which is due to be heard on 8 February 2023.’

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UKSC Blog, 6th February 2023

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Macclesfield fantasist who claimed Tyson Fury link jailed for rapes – BBC News

Posted February 7th, 2023 in assault, coercive & controlling behaviour, news, rape, sentencing by sally

A “violent bully” who falsely claimed to be related to boxing champion Tyson Fury has been jailed for raping and coercing three women.

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BBC News, 7th February 2023

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Daniella Lock: UK Government Assessments of Risk to Refugees and ECHR Constraints on UK Immigration Policy in the Rwanda Ruling – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted February 7th, 2023 in asylum, deportation, human rights, news, Rwanda by sally

‘This post examines the High Court’s December ruling on the lawfulness of the UK Government’s Rwanda scheme. The Rwanda scheme allows people to be removed to Rwanda to have their asylum claims determined, where that claim is considered inadmissible in the UK. The lawfulness of the scheme partly turned on its compatibility with the UK’s obligations under the UN Refugee Convention and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) by reference to whether, as asserted by the UK Government, refugees deported under the scheme would face a real risk of mistreatment (contrary to Article 3 and the Refugee Convention). The ruling therefore provides an important lens through which to examine Government assessments of the risks faced by refugees as part of its immigration policy and the ECHR constraints on such policies. This is a timely issue in light of recent reports that the Prime Minister is considering proposals for the UK to withdraw from membership of the ECHR should it constrain the Government in its immigration plans.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 7th February 2023

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Inquest probes police restraint of ‘zombiefied’ man – BBC News

Posted February 7th, 2023 in drug abuse, inquests, news, paramedics, police, restraint by sally

‘A man was seen in a frantic state, covered in blood, wearing just shorts and socks before he was restrained by police and died, an inquest has heard.’

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BBC News, 6th February 2023

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NFTs ruling shows courts ahead of legislators on question of crypto property law – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 7th, 2023 in constructive trusts, cryptocurrencies, fraud, news, service by sally

‘A recent ruling by the High Court in London highlights the willingness of the UK courts to apply pragmatic thinking to novel questions of law as it applies to digital assets, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th February 2023

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Prepayment meters: Magistrates told to stop allowing forced installations – BBC News

Posted February 7th, 2023 in bailiffs, energy, magistrates, news, utilities by sally

‘Magistrates courts in England and Wales are to stop hearing and ruling on applications from energy firms to forcibly install prepayment meters with immediate effect.’

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BBC News, 6th February 2023

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Children Born As A Result Of Rape Will Be Recognised As Victims – Each Other

Posted February 7th, 2023 in bills, children, criminal justice, news, rape, victims by sally

‘The government intends to amend the Victims Bill to clarify that children who were born as a result of rape are entitled to support from criminal justice agencies such as the police and courts. Over 2,000 children were conceived as a result of rape in 2021. Under “Daisy’s Law”, children and adults who were born as a result of rape will be recognised as victims in their own right.’

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Each Other, 7th February 2023

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Lawyer Dinah Rose KC sues the Times for libel – The Guardian

‘A leading lawyer is suing the Times for libel over a report relating to a complaint against her to the barristers’ watchdog for England and Wales.’

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The Guardian, 6th February 2023

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Schrödinger’s Defendants: Inquests, Unlawful Killing and Criminal Acquittals – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted February 7th, 2023 in homicide, inquests, news, standard of proof, unlawful killing by sally

‘Three recent cases indicate a substantial change in law and practice, with inquests now seemingly free to make a determination of unlawful killing notwithstanding the acquittal of a defendant at a criminal trial.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 6th February 2023

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