Father in UK charged with rape made party to child’s care proceedings – The Guardian

‘A father without parental responsibility who has been charged with two counts of rape – and amid an allegation his son was conceived of rape – has won an appeal to be made party to care proceedings concerning the boy.’

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The Guardian, 25th June 2023

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Caerphilly: Drink-driver jailed for fatal hit-and-run – BBC News

Posted June 26th, 2023 in dangerous driving, drunk in charge, homicide, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A drink-driver who killed a married couple in a hit-and-run has been jailed for more than 11 years.’

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BBC news, 24th June 2023

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Nicola Bulley live: Inquest to tackle mystery around dogwalker’s death after body found in River Wyre – The Independent

Posted June 26th, 2023 in inquests, news by tracey

‘The inquest into the death of Nicola Bulley will begin today, six months after the mother-of-two had first been reported missing.’

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The Independent, 26th June 2023

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New guidance aims to restrict use of unregulated psychologists as expert witnesses in court – The Guardian

Posted June 26th, 2023 in codes of practice, expert witnesses, judges, mental health, news, psychiatrists by tracey

‘Family judges who appoint unregulated psychologists as expert witnesses in the courts should issue a judgment to explain their decision, according to updated guidance designed to protect the public from inadequately trained professionals.’

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The Guardian, 25th June 2023

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Campaigners alarmed by rejection of refugees using ‘safe and legal routes’ – The Guardian

‘Campaigners have raised concerns about the high proportion of refugees seeking to join family members in the UK who have their applications rejected by the government, despite using the “safe and legal routes” touted by the home secretary.’

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The Guardian, 26th June 2023

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Stephen Lawrence: BBC names new suspect in UK’s most notorious racist murder – BBC News

Posted June 26th, 2023 in BBC, inquiries, London, murder, negligence, news, police, professional conduct, racism by tracey

‘A major suspect in the Stephen Lawrence murder is publicly named today for the first time, after a BBC investigation.’

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26th June 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Dispute escalation clauses: lessons from the Court of Appeal – Local Government Lawyer

‘Nick McQueen and Inam Hasan highlight important lessons to learn from a recent Court of Appeal case in the construction sector on the enforceability and effect of dispute escalation clauses.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd June 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

All Tomorrow’s (Section 106) Parties – Local Government Lawyer

Posted June 23rd, 2023 in local government, news, planning by tracey

‘Simon Ricketts examines who needs to be a party to a section 106 agreement in light of a recent High Court ruling.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd June 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 23rd, 2023 in legislation by tracey

SI 2023/695 – The Export Control (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/689 – The Feed Additives (Form of Provisional Authorisations) (Cobalt(II) Compounds) (England) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted June 23rd, 2023 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Royal Bank of Canada v Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2023] EWCA Civ 695 (21 June 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Swire, R (On the Application Of) v Canterbury City Council [2023] EWHC 1533 (Admin) (22 June 2023)

Together Against Sizewell C Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero [2023] EWHC 1526 (Admin) (22 June 2023)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Hadley v Przybylo (Costs, Costs budgeting, Costs lawyers, personal injury, case manager, recoverability) [2023] EWHC 1392 (KB) (22 June 2023)

Source: www.bailii.org

Offenders on clean-up duty in anti-social behaviour crackdown – Ministry of Justice

‘New Community Payback teams to clean up fly-tipping or vandalism within 48 hours.’

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Ministry of Justice, 22nd June 2023

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The timing of procurement challenges – Local Government Lawyer

‘Would-be challengers and defending contracting authorities need to be aware of a number of unique timing factors, and the notoriously short timeframes, for the initial stages of procurement challenges. The Altiatech judgment usefully examines some of the key risk areas, write Zachary Bourne, Lloyd Nail and Ian Tucker.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd June 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

“Premises” – what can and cannot be closed using a closure order – Local Government Lawyer

Posted June 23rd, 2023 in anti-social behaviour, interpretation, local government, news by tracey

‘Kuljit Bhogal KC analyses an important recent High Court ruling on closure orders.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd June 2023

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The Bar Standards Board issues a consultation on proposed amendments to widen its powers to protect the public – Bar Standards Board

‘The BSB has today issued a consultation document seeking views on proposed changes which would widen the powers of the BSB and of Disciplinary Tribunals.’

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Bar Standards Board, 22nd June 2023

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Legal firms urged to strengthen cyber defences with latest guidance from experts – The Bar Council

Posted June 23rd, 2023 in barristers, computer crime, computer programs, law firms, news, solicitors by tracey

‘The updated report from the NCSC highlights the key threats that the UK legal sector face and how to improve cyber security.’

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The Bar Council, 22nd June 2023

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Deprivation of liberty safeguards reform delayed – Law Society’s Gazette

‘Major reform of safeguards covering people detained under the Mental Capacity Act will be a matter for the next government, the current government has revealed.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 22nd June 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Society secures JR permission over criminal legal aid fees – Law Society’s Gazette

‘The Law Society has been granted permission to take the government to court over its decision not to raise criminal legal aid fees by the minimum 15% recommended by the Bellamy review.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 22nd June 2023

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Bristol shop loses alcohol licence over noise complaints – BBC News

Posted June 23rd, 2023 in alcohol abuse, drug offences, licensing, news by tracey

‘A 24-hour corner shop has lost its alcohol licence after neighbours complained noisy customers woke them up on a nightly basis.’

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BBC News, 23rd June 2023

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MasterChef: Caerwyn Ash jailed for child abuse images – BBC News

‘A MasterChef contestant has been jailed for possessing child abuse images and then blackmailing police officers when he was caught.’

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BBC News, 22nd June 2023

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Warehouse ad showed unhealthily thin model, ASA finds – BBC News

Posted June 22nd, 2023 in advertising, complaints, news, standards by tracey

‘Fashion retailer Warehouse has been told an image on its website made a model “appear unhealthily thin”.’

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BBC News, 21st June 2023

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