‘Quickie’ divorces and will writing to be investigated – BBC News
‘Firms offering “quickie” divorces and will writing are to be investigated by the UK’s competition watchdog.’
BBC News, 18th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Day: 25 July 2023
Third Party Costs Orders and Experts: Order Restored – QMLR
‘Sweeting J in the High Court allowed a medico-legal expert’s appeal against a Third Party Costs Order (“TPCO”) made against him. The TPCO had awarded the Defendant NHS Trust the full sum of the costs incurred by it in the defence of the action brought by the Claimant.’
QMLR, 18th July 2023
Source: 1corqmlr.com
Suella Braverman broke law by denying asylum seekers £3 a week, judge rules – The Guardian
‘The home secretary acted unlawfully in failing to provide basic support to asylum seekers, including young children and pregnant women, a judge has ruled.’
The Guardian, 24th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
ClientEarth loses high court fight with Shell over climate strategy – The Guardian
‘An environmental law charity has lost an attempt to revive a lawsuit against Shell over its climate strategy after the high court in London refused permission to bring a case against the energy company.’
The Guardian, 24th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Tonbridge murder: Two teenagers jailed for fatal stabbing – BBC News
‘Two teenagers have been jailed for the murder of a young man in Tonbridge last summer.’
BBC News, 24th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Vicarious liability – what does the latest Supreme Court decision mean for employers? – Mills & Reeve
‘The recent case of Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses v BXB confirmed the boundaries set by the Supreme Court, providing further clarity on the circumstances where an employer may be held vicariously liable.’
Mills & Reeve, 24th July 2023
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
Tougher rules will target illegal ads and fake influencer scams, says Government – The Independent
‘Tougher new rules are set to clamp down on illegal and age-restricted adverts and fake celebrity scams, the Government has said.’
The Independent, 25th July 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Luton: Electric unicycle rider jailed over pensioner’s death – BBC News
‘A man who was riding an electric unicycle on a pavement when he hit an 88-year-old pedestrian, causing fatal injuries, has been jailed.’
BBC News, 24th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man who posed online as child model scout admits 88 sex offences – The Guardian
‘A man who posed online as a scout for child models has admitted 88 sex offences against victims as young as six.’
The Guardian, 24th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
