Ecclesiastical court judgments – November – Law & Religion UK
‘Eleven consistory court judgments were circulated in November and relate to reordering, exhumation, and churchyards.’
Law & Religion UK, 30th November 2023
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
Month: November 2023
Frinton-on-Sea bigamist gets suspended term for ‘cruel deception’ – BBC News
‘A man who admitted to the “cruel deception” of bigamy has been handed a suspended jail term and placed on curfew.’
BBC News, 29th November 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Deputy High Court judge orders London borough to provide accommodation pending completion of review of homelessness decision – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea acted unfairly in rejecting a request for accommodation by a man with mental health problems pending the outcome of his statutory review request of the defendant council’s earlier decision that he was not homeless, the High Court has found.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
MoJ identifies where, but not why, OIC cases are being delayed – Legal Futures
‘The period between a liability decision and the insurer making a first offer is where the ever-lengthening delays in the Official Injury Claim (OIC) portal are occurring, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said yesterday.’
Legal Futures, 30th November 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
NHS England faces lawsuit over patient privacy fears linked to new data platform – The Guardian
‘The NHS has been accused of “breaking the law” by creating a massive data platform that will share information about patients.’
The Guardian, 30th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bringing the Right to Die to the British Isles (Part II): The Cautionary Experience of Australia’s Northern Territory – Oxford Human Rights Hub
‘Part I of this blog discussed the legality of assisted dying in the Isle of Man at present and the proposed legalisation of assisted dying and voluntary euthanasia under the Assisted Dying Bill 2023. If enacted, the Isle of Man will become the first jurisdiction in the British Isles to legalise any form of assisted dying, although the legislatures of the UK, Ireland, and Jersey are currently conducting consultations on such laws. However, there is precedent for a semi-independent jurisdiction, like the Isle of Man, spearheading the legalisation of assisted dying and voluntary euthanasia – and being reprimanded as a result.’
Oxford Human Rights Hub, 29th November 2023
Source: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk
Coal: UK’s last opencast mine shuts after legal row – BBC News
‘The UK’s last opencast coalmine will close later as fears mount over whether the massive site will be restored.’
BBC News, 30th November 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
James Milton: Rule of Law, Political Accountability and the Importance of Culture – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘Political accountability plays a key role in the operation of the rule of law. This is the main claim I seek to defend through this blog post. My framework here is that the rule of law is just as concerned about the ethos of public officials as it is their actions. Political accountability acts as a mechanism through which the ethos behind public officials actions and decision-making can be monitored. As a result, political accountability plays a crucial part in the operation of the rule of law.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 30th November 2023
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
UK anti-strike rules may breach international law, MPs and peers warn – The Guardian
‘Workers in some public sector jobs will be completely prevented from striking under restrictive rules that may breach international law, parliament’s watchdog on human rights has said.’
The Guardian, 28th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
High court challenge to ‘constitutionally unprecedented’ UK anti-protest law – The Guardian
‘A new law making it easier for the police to put conditions on peaceful protests is “constitutionally unprecedented” and unlawful, according to a claim filed at the high court in London.’
The Guardian, 29th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Tis’ the season to be jolly, but avoid the pitfalls! – Employment Law Blog
‘Whilst many employees may be welcoming the arrival of the festive season and the array of office parties and workplace socials involved, senior managers and HR will be putting their thinking caps on, as well as their Santa hats, to seek ways to minimise the possibilities of any fallout following the merry times.’
Employment Law Blog, 30th November 2023
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
Court of Appeal: Judges can order parties to engage in ADR – Legal Futures
‘Courts can order parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), so long as it does not restrict their ability to proceed to a judicial hearing, the Court of Appeal ruled today.’
Legal Futures, 29th November 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Killamarsh: Women and children still at risk after murders, coroner says – BBC News
‘A coroner has warned “insufficient” checks by the probation service continue to put women and children at risk after a quadruple murder.’
BBC News, 29th November 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Boy, 13, who killed his foster carer with her own car sentenced to two years – The Guardian
‘A 13-year-old boy has been sentenced to two years in custody for killing his foster carer with her car outside her Sheffield home earlier this year.’
The Guardian, 29th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
High Court grants permission for legal challenge over lack of legal aid for school exclusion appeals – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has granted permission for a claimant to challenge the lack of legal aid for appeals before an Independent Review Panel (IRP), the independent body that reviews the lawfulness of permanent exclusions.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Medics quitting jobs over ‘distress caused by rightwing Christian group’ – The Guardian
‘Medics treating critically ill babies are quitting their jobs owing to “considerable moral distress” caused by a rightwing Christian group behind a series of end-of-life court cases, the Guardian has been told.’
The Guardian, 27th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bringing the Right to Die to the British Isles (Part I): The Isle of Man’s Proposed Assisted Dying Regime – Oxford Human Rights Hub
‘On 31 October 2023, a bill that would legalise assisted dying for the first time in the British Isles passed its second reading – but not in Westminster. Rather, it was Tynwald, the legislature of the Isle of Man, which took this step towards the protection of the right to a dignified death, or, depending on one’s view, the erosion of the right to life.’
Oxford Human Rights Hub, 28th November 2023
Source: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk
UK’s human-rights watchdog at risk of UN downgrade – The Guardian
‘Britain’s equality watchdog could lose its right to participate at the UN human rights council as a result of complaints about its independence and record on transgender rights.’
The Guardian, 28th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
David Fuller: NHS failures enabled killer to abuse bodies – report – BBC News
‘Mortuary abuser David Fuller was able to offend without being caught because of “serious failings” at the hospitals where he worked, an inquiry has found.’
BBC News, 28th November 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Why the ‘bona vacantia’ provisions might encourage a person to put a Will in place – Mills & Reeve
‘There are many different reasons why people may not put a will in place. Too busy, too squeamish, thinking their situation is straightforward enough not to need the expense, they don’t have “enough” to matter, or they don’t have any immediate family to benefit so they’re not clear what they want to happen after their deaths.’
Mills & Reeve, 28th November 2023
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
