Coronation arrests: Republic leader Graham Smith takes legal action – BBC News

Posted September 13th, 2023 in damages, defamation, human rights, judicial review, news, police, royal family, wrongful arrest by tracey

‘A republican protester detained on the day of King Charles’ Coronation is taking legal action against the Metropolitan Police.’

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BBC News, 12th September 2023

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Hundreds of thousands face exclusion over voter ID laws, UK watchdog says – The Guardian

Posted September 13th, 2023 in elections, equality, government departments, identification, news by tracey

‘Warning policy could disproportionately effect poorer people, those with disabilities and those from minority ethnic backgrounds.’

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The Guardian, 13th September 2023

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UK fails to ban 36 harmful pesticides outlawed for use in EU – The Guardian

‘The UK has failed to ban 36 pesticides that are not allowed for use in the EU, as campaigners say it is becoming the “toxic poster child of Europe”. Though ministers promised the UK would not water down EU-derived environmental standards after Brexit, there have been multiple instances of divergence since the country left the bloc.’

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The Guardian, 13th September 2023

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Tahir Nazir jailed for 21 years over Dewsbury fatal arson attack – BBC News

Posted September 12th, 2023 in arson, homicide, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A man who started a fire at a house in Dewsbury in which one man died and five people were left seriously injured has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 11th September 2023

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Transport for London bans ‘unhealthy’ artisan cheese advert – BBC News

Posted September 12th, 2023 in advertising, food, health, London, news, transport by tracey

‘An advert featuring an artisan cheese has been banned on London’s transport network as it has been deemed too unhealthy.’

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BBC News, 11th September 2023

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Government may have broken law over sewage – watchdog – BBC News

Posted September 12th, 2023 in environmental protection, government departments, news, sewerage, waste, water by tracey

‘The UK’s environment watchdog suspects the government and regulators have broken the law over how it regulates sewage releases.’

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BBC News, 12th September 2023

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 12th, 2023 in legislation by tracey

SI 2023/990 – The Alcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/989 – The Illegal Migration Act 2023 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/987 – The Court Funds (Amendment) Rules 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted September 12th, 2023 in law reports by tracey

High Court (Administrative Court)

Bellencs v Hungary [2023] EWHC 2235 (Admin) (11 September 2023)

High Court (Family Division)

NM v SM [2023] EWHC 2209 (Fam) (06 September 2023)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Lidl Great Britain Ltd v Closed Circuit Cooling Ltd (t/a 3CL) [2023] EWHC 2243 (TCC) (11 September 2023)

John E. Griggs & Sons Ltd v High Firs Penthouses Ltd [2023] EWHC 2231 (TCC) (08 September 2023)

Source: www.bailii.org

Section 117B Public Interest Considerations Explained – EIN Blog

Posted September 12th, 2023 in human rights, immigration, news, public interest by tracey

‘When considering immigration matters involving Article 8 (ECHR), one of the most important factors that decision-makers, courts and tribunals will take into account when reaching their conclusion is whether any of the issues raised run counter to the “public interest”. This concept is defined under S.117B of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 and comes into play when a court or tribunal has to consider whether an interference with an applicant’s Article 8 rights is proportionate. As such, understanding what falls under “the public interest” will be very significant when attempting to establish any factors which might weigh against an individual’s Article 8 rights in the context of this proportionality exercise. Therefore, in the following article, we will provide an overview of the different factors that form part of these “public interest” considerations and explore how they interact with Article 8 (ECHR).’

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EIN Blog, 12th September 2023

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Speech by the Lord Chief Justice: Commonwealth Judges and Magistrates Conference 2023 – Courts & Tribunals Judiciary

Posted September 12th, 2023 in anonymity, civil justice, criminal justice, media, news, remote hearings, rule of law, speeches by tracey

‘Open Justice Today Commonwealth Judges and Magistrates Conference 2023.’

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Courts & Tribunals Judiciary, 11th September 2023

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‘Less transparent and democratic’: damning verdict on rule of law – Law Society’s Gazette

‘Law-making has become less transparent, less accountable, less inclusive and less democratic, legal thinktank Justice has said in a damning report published today on the government’s approach to the rule of law.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 11th September 2023

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Court accidentally gave adoption family details to birth father – Law Society’s Gazette

‘The Ministry of Justice has been ordered to improve its systems after details of parties in an adoption process were leaked to the birth father. The data breach happened despite the court judge directing that the father be excluded from proceedings as he posed a risk to the family concerned.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 11th September 2023

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Relatives of roofer on ventilator wait for ruling in treatment dispute – The Independent

Posted September 12th, 2023 in consent, families, hospitals, medical treatment, news by tracey

‘Relatives of a roofer who suffered a brain injury after being punched in the head are waiting for a High Court judge to rule in a life-support treatment dispute.’

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The Independent, 12th September 2023

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Payout for Ashington woman who got cancer after wrong smear result – BBC News

Posted September 12th, 2023 in cancer, compensation, hospitals, negligence, news by tracey

‘A woman who had to undergo cancer treatment after being cleared by an incorrect smear test has received compensation.’

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BBC News, 12th September 2023

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Gulf War ‘human shield’ hostages set to take legal action – BBC News

‘British Airways passengers and crew taken hostage in Kuwait are set to take legal action against the government and the airline, lawyers say.’

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BBC News, 12th September 2023

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Mandatory anti-slavery declarations risk becoming ‘box-ticking exercise’, say UK MPs – The Guardian

Posted September 12th, 2023 in forced labour, gambling, government departments, news by tracey

‘Campaigners and MPs have said anti-slavery declarations made mandatory by Theresa May risk becoming “a pointless box-ticking exercise” after it emerged that ministers took assurances from one previously slavery-linked company on trust.’

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The Guardian, 11th September 2023

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted September 11th, 2023 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Ogonowska, R. v (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Crim 1021 (08 September 2023)

BHQ, R. v (Re Jurisdiction Only) [2023] EWCA Crim 1018 (08 September 2023)

Roberts, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1023 (08 September 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Ellis, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Education & Anor [2023] EWHC 2230 (Admin) (07 September 2023)

O/A v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 2227 (Admin) (06 September 2023)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Bourlakova & Ors v Bourlakov & Ors [2023] EWHC 2233 (Ch) (08 September 2023)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

JRV & Anor v BRG (Re Injunction) [2023] EWHC 2238 (KB) (08 September 2023)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

International Game Technology PLC & Ors v Gambling Commission (No. 2 – Consequentials) [2023] EWHC 2226 (TCC) (08 September 2023)

Source: www.bailli.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 11th, 2023 in legislation by tracey

SI 2023/986 – The Firefighters’ Pension Schemes (England) (Amendment) Order 2023

SI 2023/985 – The National Health Service Pension Schemes (Remediable Service) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/983 – The Tonnage Tax (Training Requirement) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/972 – The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/967 – The Employment Appeal Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 2023

SI 2023/982 – The Environmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/978 – The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Alteration of Coroner Areas) (No. 2) Order 2023

SI 2023/942 – The Public Service (Civil Servants and Others) Pensions (Remediable Service) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Damp, mould and the HHSRS – Nearly Legal

Posted September 11th, 2023 in health & safety, housing, landlord & tenant, news by tracey

‘Here is a quick note on two recent DLUHC/govt publications on damp and mould, and on proposed revisions to the housing health and safety rating system.’

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Nearly Legal, 10th September 2023

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UK regulator clarifies ‘may contain’ food allergen labelling requirements – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 11th, 2023 in codes of practice, food, labelling, news by tracey

‘The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its guidance on food allergen labelling and information requirements, providing important clarifications over the use of the so-called “may contain” label by food producers and retailers.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th September 2023

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com