The FA v Daniel Podence – Spitting in the Wind – Football Law

Posted July 26th, 2023 in disciplinary procedures, news, professional conduct, sport by sally

‘On 5 April 2023, Daniel Podence (“DP”) of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC was charged with a breach of the FA Rules, rule E1.1 for allegedly spitting at Nottingham Forest FC’s Brennan Johnson (“BJ”) when the two teams played in a Premier League fixture at the City Ground on 1 April 2023.’

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Football Law, 26th July 2023

Source: www.footballlaw.co.uk

Wirral children’s entertainer jailed for child sex abuse – BBC News

‘A former children’s entertainer who committed “truly horrific” child sex offences has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 25th July 2023

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“Landmark” Social Housing Act receives Royal Assent – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 26th, 2023 in enforcement, fines, housing, landlord & tenant, local government, news, repairs by sally

‘The Social Housing (Regulation) Act received Royal Assent last week (20 July) with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) claiming that the legislation will “strengthen powers to tackle failing social landlords, and tenants living in unsafe homes will be better supported by the Regulator”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 25th July 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Infected blood scandal: Bereaved relatives in government compensation plea – BBC News

‘The son of a man who died after he was given infected blood is among those handing in a letter to the government calling for wider compensation.’

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BBC News, 25th July 2023

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‘Quickie’ divorces and will writing to be investigated – BBC News

Posted July 25th, 2023 in competition, divorce, legal services, news, wills by sally

‘Firms offering “quickie” divorces and will writing are to be investigated by the UK’s competition watchdog.’

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BBC News, 18th July 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Third Party Costs Orders and Experts: Order Restored – QMLR

Posted July 25th, 2023 in costs, dentists, expert witnesses, news, third parties by sally

‘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.’

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QMLR, 18th July 2023

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Suella Braverman broke law by denying asylum seekers £3 a week, judge rules – The Guardian

Posted July 25th, 2023 in asylum, children, food, government departments, news, pregnancy by sally

‘The home secretary acted unlawfully in failing to provide basic support to asylum seekers, including young children and pregnant women, a judge has ruled.’

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The Guardian, 24th July 2023

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ClientEarth loses high court fight with Shell over climate strategy – The Guardian

Posted July 25th, 2023 in charities, climate change, company directors, energy, news by sally

‘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.’

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The Guardian, 24th July 2023

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Tonbridge murder: Two teenagers jailed for fatal stabbing – BBC News

Posted July 25th, 2023 in murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, young offenders by sally

‘Two teenagers have been jailed for the murder of a young man in Tonbridge last summer.’

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BBC News, 24th July 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Vicarious liability – what does the latest Supreme Court decision mean for employers? – Mills & Reeve

Posted July 25th, 2023 in negligence, news, rape, Supreme Court, vicarious liability by sally

‘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.’

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Mills & Reeve, 24th July 2023

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Tougher rules will target illegal ads and fake influencer scams, says Government – The Independent

Posted July 25th, 2023 in advertising, consumer protection, electronic commerce, internet, news by sally

‘Tougher new rules are set to clamp down on illegal and age-restricted adverts and fake celebrity scams, the Government has said.’

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The Independent, 25th July 2023

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Luton: Electric unicycle rider jailed over pensioner’s death – BBC News

Posted July 25th, 2023 in careless driving, guilty pleas, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

‘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.’

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BBC News, 24th July 2023

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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.’

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The Guardian, 24th July 2023

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 24th, 2023 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

McGaughey & Anor v Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 873 (21 July 2023)

Wright & Ors v BTC Core & Ors (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Civ 868 (20 July 2023)

Zhongshan Fucheng Investment Co Ltd v Federal Republic of Nigeria [2023] EWCA Civ 867 (20 July 2023)

Plescan v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2023] EWCA Civ 870 (20 July 2023)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Hamilton, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 850 (20 July 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

El-Khouri v Government of the United States of America (Rev1) [2023] EWHC 1878 (Admin) (21 July 2023)

Dalston Projects Ltd & Ors v Secretary of State for Transport [2023] EWHC 1885 (Admin) (21 July 2023)

HA & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 1876 (Admin) (21 July 2023)

Protect Dunsfold Ltd v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities & Ors [2023] EWHC 1854 (Admin) (20 July 2023)

High Court (Chancery Division)

A Company v Respondent (Re Injunction to Restrain Presentation of a Petition and Insolvency Act 1986) [2023] EWHC 1779 (Ch) (21 July 2023)

McLean & Ors v McLean [2023] EWHC 1863 (Ch) (20 July 2023)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Lakatamia Shipping Company Ltd v Su & Ors [2023] EWHC 1874 (Comm) (21 July 2023)

Technip Saudi Arabia Ltd v Mediterranean and Gulf Cooperative Insurance and Reinsurance Company [2023] EWHC 1859 (Comm) (21 July 2023)

High Court (Family Division)

Derbyshire County Council v Marsden [2023] EWHC 1892 (Fam) (21 July 2023)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Davidoff & Ors v Hargrave [2023] EWHC 1825 (KB) (21 July 2023)

Cavallari & Ors v Mercedes-Benz Group AG & Ors (No. 1: Disclosure Issues) [2023] EWHC 1888 (KB) (21 July 2023)

Goodmans Autos Ltd v Maverstone Properties Ltd & Anor [2023] EWHC 1882 (KB) (21 July 2023)

Chapman v Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (Re Costs) [2023] EWHC 1871 (KB) (20 July 2023)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 24th, 2023 in legislation by tracey

SI 2023/860 – The Electricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/856 – The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023

SI 2023/838 – The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2023

SI 2023/829 – The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (Commencement No. 1) (Scotland) Order 2023

SI 2023/825 – The Education (Designated Institutions in Further Education) (Amendment) Order 2023

SI 2023/821 – The Health and Care Act 2022 (Commencement No. 6 and Saving Provision) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Assessing the Right to Family Life in UK Immigration Appeals: A Case Study of a Russian National – EIN Blog

Posted July 24th, 2023 in appeals, families, human rights, immigration, married persons, news, Russia, visas by tracey

‘Introduction: Within the intricate realm of immigration appeals, the appellant’s right to family life often emerges as a focal point. This article delves into a specific case study that elucidates the intricacies and challenges encountered when evaluating this fundamental human right within the context of an immigration appeal. The case revolves around an appellant, a Russian citizen, who seeks permission to remain in the United Kingdom (UK) as the spouse of a British citizen. Through a comprehensive analysis, this article aims to shed light on the pertinent factors and the delicate balance required in determining the appellant’s right to family life.’

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EIN Blog, 21st July 2023

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Unlawful eviction – section 27 residence and section 28 damages – Nearly Legal

Posted July 24th, 2023 in county courts, damages, estoppel, housing, news by tracey

‘Wilson v Wilson & Anor (2023) EW Misc 5 (CC). A county court judgment on a claim under section 27 Housing Act 1988 for unlawful deprivation of occupation, against a background of breakdown in relations between a family. The key issue being the residential status of the claimant where she was, admittedly, absent from the property. There was also a claim in proprietary estoppel.’

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Nearly Legal, 23rd July 2023

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk

M&S decision brings embodied carbon impacts to fore in re-development v refurbishment debate – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 24th, 2023 in climate change, environmental protection, news, planning by tracey

‘The recent decision in relation to Marks & Spencer’s flagship Oxford Street store highlights the increasing scrutiny being placed on the embodied carbon associated with re-development.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 21st July 2023

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Appeal court clarifies Electronic Communications Code interpretation – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 24th, 2023 in appeals, codes of practice, interpretation, news, telecommunications by tracey

‘A recent unanimous ruling of the Court of Appeal has reiterated the willingness of the courts of England and Wales to consider and apply the purpose of the Electronic Communications Code (the Code) when seeking to interpret provisions of the Code that lack clarity – to the benefit of both operators and infrastructure providers alike, experts have said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 21st July 2023

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Section 106s and all that – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 24th, 2023 in housing, local government, news, planning by tracey

‘While the case law on s.106 issues should now be settled, two recent decisions, like London red buses, come along as useful additions to the planning practitioner’s e-library, writes John Pugh-Smith.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 21st July 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk