Day: 11 October 2023
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Delo, R (On the Application Of) v Information Commissioner [2023] EWCA Civ 1141 (10 October 2023)
Dnanudge Ltd v Ventura Capital GP Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 1142 (09 October 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Jozsa v Tribunal of Szekesfehervar, Hungary [2023] EWHC 2404 (Admin) (10 October 2023)
Wales High Court (Chancery Division)
B&M Retail Ltd v HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Ltd (Rev1) [2023] EWHC 2495 (Ch) (10 October 2023)
McMonagle v Harvey & Ors [2023] EWHC 2406 (Ch) (06 October 2023)
Patricot v Adrian Lee & Partners [2023] EWHC 2493 (Ch) (05 October 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court)
JOL & Anor v JPM [2023] EWHC 2486 (Comm) (09 October 2023)
High Court (Family Division)
SP v DM (Re Costs) [2023] EWHC 2482 (Fam) (06 October 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Entertainment Apps Ltd v Patel & Ors [2023] EWHC 2498 (TCC) (10 October 2023)
J & B Hopkins Ltd v A & V Building Solution Ltd [2023] EWHC 2475 (TCC) (06 October 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
Rent increase and creation of a new tenancy – Nearly Legal
‘Tower Hamlets Community Housing v The personal representative of Joseph Desir & Ors. County Court at Clerkenwell & Shoreditch. 19 April 2023. The late Mr & Mrs Desir had an assured tenancy from Tower Hamlets Community Housing. They both died in March 2020. Their daughter, Ms S Desir, applied to succeed on the basis of having lived there and having been her parents’ carer for the last 10 years. THCH made several demands for further evidence, and served notice to quit on the property and on the Public Trustee. THCH then brought the present possession proceedings, despite not having made a decision on succession.’
Nearly Legal, 8th October 2023
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
UK public cloud infrastructure services market investigation opened – OUT-LAW.com
‘An in-depth investigation has been opened by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to determine whether competition is working well in the UK public cloud infrastructure services market. The investigation has been spurred by a referral made by another UK regulator.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th October 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Judge rejects bid by boating groups for judicial review challenge over plans for increased mooring fees – Local Government Lawyer
‘A High Court judge has rejected an application for judicial review over plans by Mayor Marvin Rees’ Cabinet at Bristol City Council to increase mooring fees in Bristol Harbour.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th October 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Court of Appeal allows appeal by council in case where fact-finding process in care proceedings “went wrong” – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by a local authority and remitted for rehearing a case concerning findings of fact in care proceedings.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th October 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Speech by Max Hill KC, DPP, to the JUSTICE Annual Human Rights Law Conference – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Speech by Max Hill KC, DPP, to the JUSTICE Annual Human Rights Law Conference.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 6th October 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Coroner calls for tighter regulation on cold water therapy industry – BBC News
‘A coroner has voiced concerns over the lack of regulation and safety checks for cold water therapy sessions after the death of a woman in Derbyshire.’
BBC News, 11th October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Review finds safeguarding failures over Sussex killing of man by girl, 14 – The Guardian
‘An inquiry into the circumstances leading to the manslaughter of a 24-year-old man by a 14-year-old girl has found “a failure of the system as a whole” to protect her and her victim.’
The Guardian, 10th October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Wandsworth Prison unsafe and inhumane – watchdog report – BBC News
‘A men’s prison in south-west London has been deemed “unsafe and inhumane”, a watchdog report has warned.’
BBC News, 11th October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk