Remind me about … tPR’s moral hazard powers – Pensions Barrister

Posted July 25th, 2024 in codes of practice, insolvency, news, pensions by sally

‘In the third of this “Remind me about” series, Oliver Hilton of Radcliffe Chambers looks at tPR’s moral hazard powers. The “Remind me about” series is aimed as a training tool and as an update for busy practitioners.’

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Pensions Barrister, 25th July 2024

Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com

Couple who had sex in front of child in online chatroom jailed – The Independent

Posted July 25th, 2024 in child abuse, internet, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A young couple have been jailed for using an online chatroom to “trade” having sex in return for watching a child being abused.’

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The Independent, 24th July 2024

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 25th, 2024 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Outotec (USA) Inc & Anor v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 844 (24 July 2024)

Clarke, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2024] EWCA Civ 861 (24 July 2024)

DJ v Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 841 (23 July 2024)

Northumbrian Water Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Water Services Regulation Authority (Rev1) [2024] EWCA Civ 842 (23 July 2024)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

BHB, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 834 (22 July 2024)

Osmen, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 848 (17 July 2024)

Bayes, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 847 (17 July 2024)

High Court (Administrative Court)

DM, R (On the Application Of) v United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees [2024] EWHC 1685 (Admin) (24 July 2024)

MAA, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Hounslow [2024] EWHC 1894 (Admin) (24 July 2024)

Ghinea & Anor v Gaesti Law Court, Romania [2024] EWHC 1895 (Admin) (23 July 2024)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Wedgwood v Hosein & Anor [2024] EWHC 1836 (Ch) (24 July 2024)

Wood & Anor v Desai & Anor [2024] EWHC 1893 (Ch) (24 July 2024)

Lime And Black BPS Ltd v Gill & Ors [2024] EWHC 1898 (Ch) (24 July 2024)

Angelova v Kershaw & Anor (Executors of the Estate of Peter John Bryant (Deceased)) [2024] EWHC 1830 (Ch) (24 July 2024)

High Court (Family Division)

F v M [2024] EWHC 1887 (Fam) (23 July 2024)

C (1980 Hague Convention: Child Objections), Re [2024] EWHC 1875 (Fam) (19 July 2024)

Source: www.bailii.org

Labour delays proposals to ban oppressive Slapps lawsuits – The Guardian

Posted July 25th, 2024 in bills, freedom of expression, news, political parties, public interest by sally

‘Labour has delayed proposals to tackle spurious lawsuits brought by oligarchs and others aimed at intimidating journalists, academics and campaigners.’

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The Guardian, 24th July 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Stonewall did not “induce” chambers’ discrimination against barrister – Legal Futures

‘An employment tribunal was entitled to reject a barrister’s claim that LGBT charity Stonewall “caused or induced” discrimination against her by her chambers, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled.’

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Legal Futures, 25th July 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Online GP consultations have led to harm and death, investigation finds – The Guardian

Posted July 25th, 2024 in computer programs, doctors, health, inquests, news, reports by sally

‘Patients have died after describing their symptoms to a GP in an online form rather than at a face-to-face consultation, the NHS’s safety investigations body has revealed.’

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The Guardian, 25th July 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

More data on death: Chief Coroner’s annual report for 2023 – Mills & Reeve

Posted July 24th, 2024 in coroners, inquests, news, reports by sally

‘The Chief Coroner’s annual report covers the work of the coroner service in England and Wales 2023. His Honour Judge Teague KC’s report provides a comprehensive overview of all the work taken forward across the coroner service. It provides valuable insights into the service’s operations and future direction.’

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Mills & Reeve, 23rd July 2024

Source: www.mills-reeve.com

Right Care, Right Person before the courts – Mental Capacity Law and Policy

Posted July 24th, 2024 in extradition, human rights, mental health, news by sally

‘It is perhaps slightly surprising that Right Care, Right Person should make its first reported appearance in case-law in the context of an extradition challenge, but in Platt v The High Court of the Republic of Ireland [2024] EWHC 1821 (Admin), it featured in the challenge to the decision to extradite the claimant to Ireland.’

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Mental Capacity Law and Policy, 23rd July 2024

Source: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk

Academy school fails in High Court challenge over Ofsted rating – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 24th, 2024 in education, government departments, news, reports, standards, statutory duty by sally

‘The High Court has rejected a legal challenge brought by a school over an inspection report issued by Ofsted following two separate inspections.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd July 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

School reprimanded after using facial recognition technology to take canteen payments from pupils – The Independent

Posted July 24th, 2024 in data protection, facial mapping, news, school children by sally

‘A school has been reprimanded by the data protection regulator after using facial recognition technology (FRT) to take cashless canteen payments from pupils.’

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The Independent, 23rd July 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Bringing Wages Home: Labour’s proposal for a Fair Pay Agreement in the social care sector – by Sandhya Drew – UK Labour Law

Posted July 24th, 2024 in agreements, care workers, employment, news, remuneration, social services by sally

‘The King’s Speech on 17 July 2024 announced the 35 Bills which are the legislative priority of the new Labour Government. Those relating to labour law are of particular interest to readers of this blog.’

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UK Labour Law, 23rd July 2024

Source: uklabourlawblog.com

South Asian lawyers “experience discrimination in career progression” – Legal Futures

Posted July 24th, 2024 in law firms, London, news, race discrimination, solicitors by sally

‘Two-thirds of South Asian partners in large London law firms have experienced racial discrimination in career progression, a new report has found.’

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Legal Futures, 24th July 2024

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Ex-police watchdog chief not guilty of raping girls – BBC News

Posted July 24th, 2024 in child abuse, news, ombudsmen, police, rape, sexual offences by sally

‘The former head of the police watchdog has been found not guilty of raping and molesting two 14-year-old girls 40 years ago.’

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BBC News, 23rd July 2024

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State threat law watchdog calls for greater transparency from tech giants – The Independent

Posted July 24th, 2024 in internet, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, should be forced to be more transparent about whether foreign powers are behind posts on their platforms, a watchdog has said.’

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The Independent, 23rd July 2024

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Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary guilty of directing terrorist organisation – The Guardian

Posted July 24th, 2024 in Islam, news, proscribed organisations, terrorism by sally

‘The Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary has been found guilty of directing the terrorist group al-Muhajiroun (ALM) and drumming up cross-border support for the banned organisation online.’

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The Guardian, 23rd July 2024

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Tenant given two-year community order and told to pay £2,400 in compensation after illegal subletting – Local Government Lawyer

‘The London Borough of Barnet has successfully prosecuted a tenant who illegally sublet her social housing property.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd July 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Complaints about the SRA rise by 29% – Legal Futures

‘Complaints about the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) handling of cases rose by 29% last year, with the increase in interventions part of the reason.’

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Legal Futures, 24th July 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

UK government faces claim over alleged failure to protect people in climate crisis – The Guardian

In December, council officials ordered Kevin Jordan to leave his home, warning him it was at risk of falling into the sea at any moment.

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The Guardian, 23rd July 2024

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Probation staffing crisis laid bare in damning reports as alarm sounded over public safety – The Independent

‘A string of new probation watchdog investigations have laid bare the staffing crisis blighting the service’s ability to supervise offenders in the community and keep the public safe.’

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The Independent, 24th July 2024

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Clapham chemical attacker took his own life – inquest – BBC News

Posted July 24th, 2024 in assault, grievous bodily harm, news, suicide by sally

‘Chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi took his own life and drowned within hours after carrying out an attack on a woman and two girls, a coroner has ruled.’

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BBC News, 23rd July 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk