‘A Family Court judge has said he cannot compel a mother to disclose the identity of a toddler’s birth father, even though he should have been told of the child’s existence before adoption proceedings are completed.’
Local Government Lawyer, 23rd February 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘On 8 February, the Supreme Court handed down its unanimous judgment in Re Allister [2023] UKSC 5. What follows is an attempt to clarify the judgment’s significance for the doctrine of constitutional statutes, as first canvassed by Laws LJ in Thoburn v Sunderland City Council [2002] EWHC 195 (Admin).’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 21st February 2023
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘The ex-wife of a man tortured to death in his home is among three people jailed for their role in his killing.’
BBC News, 23rd February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Shamima Begum, who left Britain as a schoolgirl to join Islamic State (IS), has lost an appeal against the decision to remove her British citizenship.’
The Guardian, 22nd February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The ruling of a district judge highlighting apparent collusion between solicitors, medical experts and others in inflating a personal injury claim is an important landmark in the fight against fraud, the defendant lawyer involved has argued.’
Legal Futures, 23rd February 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Some 12,000 asylum seekers to the UK are to be considered for refugee status without face-to-face interviews.’
BBC News, 23rd February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A man has been sentenced to a minimum term of 35 years in prison for the murder, rape and sexual assault of a charity worker in Greater Manchester.’
The Guardian, 22nd February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘We acted on behalf of a woman who came to the UK as a visitor from India in September 2021 and who has lived here with her son and his family. Her husband passed away and she came to stay with her son to be supported during the bereavement period, unsure as to the length of time she would be able to remain in the UK. She is suffering from a range of medical issues and has a complex medical history that requires constant monitoring.’
EIN Blog, 22nd February 2023
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘The pumping of raw, untreated sewage into Britain’s waterways is one of the defining political issues of the day. Its potency as a legal issue, however, is limited. That, at least, is the outcome of R (Wild Justice) v OFWAT [2023] EWCA Civ 28.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 21st February 2023
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Quantum Care Ltd & Anor v Modi [2023] EWCA Civ 171 (21 February 2023)
H-W (Care Proceedings: Further Fact-Finding Hearing) [2023] EWCA Civ 149 (21 February 2023)
R3 v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 169 (17 February 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Goldhill Finance Ltd v Smyth [2023] EWHC 362 (KB) (21 February 2023)
Smith & Anor v Surridge & Ors [2023] EWHC 351 (KB) (20 February 2023)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd v Liberty Homes (Kent) Ltd [2023] EWHC 360 (TCC) (21 February 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘An estate agent that failed to license three residential properties subject to a selective licensing scheme has been ordered to pay £35,000 following a successful prosecution by Enfield Council.’
Local Government Lawyer, 20th February 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Housing Ombudsman has found severe maladministration at major social landlord Clarion after repeated drain blockages left a disabled resident unable to use a functioning toilet in their new build home.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st February 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A High Court judge has granted an application from Liverpool City Council to set aside his order requiring it to provide interim relief to an asylum seeker who claimed that an age assessment carried out by the local authority was “erroneous”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st February 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Senior government officials and lawtech specialists accept there is “meaningful” public concern about the use of data from the justice system, but often suggest the public does not “really understand the system”, a report has found.’
Legal Futures, 22nd February 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Juries in rape cases are more likely to convict than acquit a defendant, according to landmark research analysing nearly six million charges and every verdict reached between 2007 and 2021. The research, conducted by UCL’s Professor Cheryl Thomas, was commissioned by HM Judiciary after a petition was submitted to parliament calling for all jurors in rape trials to complete compulsory training about rape. The petition, signed by 16,445 people, stated that research showed jurors accepted commonly held rape myths, resulting in many incorrect not guilty verdicts.’
Law Society's Gazette, 21st February 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A Leicestershire NHS trust has been ordered to pay Harborough District Council £35,000 in legal fees after losing a court battle.’
BBC News, 21st February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The High Court will hear the first stage of a challenge against the Metropolitan Police over the force’s investigation into former prime minister Boris Johnson’s attendance at Number 10 parties during lockdown.’
The Independent, 22nd February 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A police officer from the force criticised over the Nicola Bulley search is being investigated for gross misconduct after the death of a young mother who was also reported missing.’
The Independent, 22nd February 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Black people wrongly labelled “educationally subnormal” as children in the UK before being sent to special schools have launched a campaign demanding an apology and compensation from the government.’
The Guardian, 21st February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
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