Assange wins right to challenge US extradition – BBC News
‘Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can bring a new appeal against extradition to the US, the High Court has ruled.’
BBC News, 20th May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Month: May 2024
Woman found guilty of killing nine-month-old girl at Stockport nursery – The Guardian
‘A “callous” nursery worker is facing years in jail after being convicted of killing a nine-month-old girl who died after being strapped face down to a beanbag for more than 90 minutes.’
The Guardian, 20th May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Antisemitic hate crimes in London treble in year, data shows – The Independent
‘Reports of antisemitic hate crimes trebled in London last year, new police data shows.’
The Independent, 21st May 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ofcom considers sanction against GB News for breaking impartiality rules – The Guardian
‘Ofcom is considering a statutory sanction against GB News over “serious and repeated” breaches of British television laws relating to the channel’s lack of impartiality.’
The Guardian, 20th May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Analysis of the Infected Blood Inquiry’s Final Report – Inquests and Inquiries Law Blog
‘The final report of Sir Brian Langstaff, Chairman of the Infected Blood Inquiry, has been handed down today. Sir Brian is forthright in his criticism of the events that led initially to transmission of infection and the subsequent response of the NHS and government.’
Inquests and Inquiries Law Blog, 20th May 2024
Source: inquestsandinquirieslawblog.com
Woman jailed for murdering mother-in-law in fire for inheritance – BBC News
‘A woman who murdered her disabled mother-in-law for inheritance money by setting fire to her bed as she slept has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 20th May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK review of protest tactics expected to stop short of banning groups – The Guardian
‘A review of disruptive tactics used by protesters is expected to stop short of demanding that named groups such as Palestine Action and Just Stop Oil should be banned.’
The Guardian, 20th May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Lay evidence in fact-finding hearings – Local Government lawyer
‘A recent decision by the Court of Appeal serves as a reminder of the importance in fact-finding hearings of the evidence of lay parties being considered alongside that given by medical experts, writes Matthew Fiddy.’
Local Government lawyer, 17th May 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Lifestyle Equities CV & Anor v Ahmed & Anor [2024] UKSC 17 (15 May 2024)
RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV [2024] UKSC 18 (15 May 2024)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Campbell, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Ealing [2024] EWCA Civ 540 (17 May 2024)
Osler v Osler & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 516 (16 May 2024)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Deb v Greek Judicial Authority [2024] EWHC 1131 (Admin) (16 May 2024)
ADL & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 994 (Admin) (15 May 2024)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Davies v Watts & Anor [2024] EWHC 1177 (Ch) (17 May 2024)
Morris v Elite Motors Bodyshop Ltd & Anor [2024] EWHC 1173 (Ch) (17 May 2024)
C-Retail Ltd, Re [2024] EWHC 1194 (Ch) (16 May 2024)
Scenic International Group Ltd v Adenaike & Ors (Re Costs) [2024] EWHC 1178 (Ch) (16 May 2024)
High Court (Commercial Court)
JP Morgan International Finance Ltd v Werealize.Com Ltd [2024] EWHC 1182 (Comm) (14 May 2024)
High Court (Family Division) Decisions
O, Re (Appeal: Costs) [2024] EWHC 1163 (Fam) (17 May 2024)
A Father v A Mother [2024] EWHC 1149 (Fam) (16 May 2024)
RA, Re (Appeal: Validity of a Marriage: Finding of Fact) [2024] EWHC 1144 (Fam) (15 May 2024)
J & K v M [2024] EWHC 1156 (Fam) (10 May 2024)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
McHale v Dunlop & Anor [2024] EWHC 1174 (KB) (17 May 2024)
Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd v Hon-Ying Amie Tsang [2024] EWHC 1150 (KB) (17 May 2024)
Francois v London Borough of Waltham Forest [2024] EWHC 1162 (KB) (16 May 2024)
De Azavedo Camacho v OCS Group UK Ltd [2024] EWHC 1164 (KB) (16 May 2024)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v Disclosure and Barring Service [2024] EWHC 1185 (TCC) (17 May 2024)
Source: www.bailii.org
Council not liable for Japanese knotweed damage – OUT-LAW.com
‘A recent UK Supreme Court ruling clearly sets out the parameters of the law of private nuisance claims in the context of Japanese knotweed, clarifying the nature and extent of evidence needed to enable a claim to succeed, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th May 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Administration extension pitfalls and recent UK court decisions – OUT-LAW.com
‘The administration of a company automatically comes to an end on the first anniversary of its commencement. However, the period can be extended beyond the first anniversary with the consent of the creditors or the court.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th May 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Limits on director liability for trade mark infringement confirmed in the UK – OUT-LAW.com
‘Directors of companies that infringe trade marks can only be held personally liable as an accessory to that infringement in the UK if they know that what their company was doing amounted to trade mark infringement, the UK’s highest court has confirmed.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th May 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Greater support for neurodivergent offenders in bid to cut crime – Ministry of Justice
‘Staff dedicated to helping neurodivergent offenders are now in place in all public prisons in England and Wales.’
Ministry of Justice, 16th May 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
High Court rejects SRA appeal against £75,000 costs order – Legal Futures
‘The High Court has rejected the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) appeal against a £75,000 costs order made after its failed prosecution of a solicitor.’
Legal Futures, 20th May 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Speech by the Master of the Rolls: The Future of Courts – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘The Future of Courts: Expert Panel and Discussion.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 15th May 2024
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Speech by the President of the Family Division: Adapting Adoption to the Modern World, Part Two – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Adapting Adoption to the Modern World: Part Two, Friday 17 May 2024 President of the Family Division The Right Honourable Sir Andrew McFarlane.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 17th May 2024
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Senior judge predicts AI will transform the role of experts – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A leading judge has told expert witnesses they will not be replaced by AI, despite the courts enthusiastically embracing the technology.’
Law Society's Gazette, 20th May 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Nurse struck off over hit-and-run death of man, 82 – BBC News
‘A nurse who killed a great-grandfather in a drink-drive hit-and-run has been struck off.’
BBC News, 17th May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
