Hancock and Hunt failed to prepare UK for pandemic, Covid inquiry finds – The Guardian

Posted July 18th, 2024 in bereavement, coronavirus, government departments, health, inquiries, news by michael

‘The former health secretaries Jeremy Hunt and Matt Hancock have been criticised for their failure to better prepare the UK for the pandemic, in a damning first report from the Covid inquiry that calls for an overhaul in how the government prepares for civil emergencies.’

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The Guardian, 18th July 2024

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‘Catalogue of failures’: watchdog missed chances to help Andrew Malkinson, report finds – The Guardian

‘A report on the Criminal Cases Review Commission’s handling of the Andrew Malkinson case has laid bare “a catalogue of failures”, finding that he could have been exonerated almost a decade earlier.’

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The Guardian, 18th July 2024

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Bereaved families force law changes – why did it take so long? – BBC News

Posted July 18th, 2024 in bereavement, bills, families, health & safety, housing, inquests, news, sport, terrorism by michael

‘The inclusion of both the Hillsborough Law and Martyn’s Law in the King’s Speech is a big moment for people power.’

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BBC News, 18th July 2024

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Appropriate assessment and multi-stage consents – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 18th, 2024 in EC law, environmental protection, news, planning by michael

‘The Court of Appeal has clarified the requirement for appropriate assessment in multi-stage consents. Barristers at Landmark Chambers explain the ruling.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 17th July 2024

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Inquiry into Greater Manchester police calls for end to inappropriate strip-searches – The Guardian

Posted July 18th, 2024 in detention, inquiries, news, police, stop and search by michael

‘The Baird report, which was commissioned by Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, and released on Thursday morning [18 July], examined 14 cases of 11 women and three men who had been treated unfairly by Greater Manchester police (GMP). It found wrongful arrests, a lack of care for domestic and sexual abuse survivors, and strip-searches being conducted forcefully on vulnerable women.’

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The Guardian, 18th July 2024

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The Supreme Court on whether collateral warranties are construction contracts – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 18th, 2024 in construction industry, contracts, news, Supreme Court, warranties by michael

‘In Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct (UK) LLP) [2024] UKSC 23 the Supreme Court decided unanimously that the collateral warranty in issue was not a construction contract for the purposes of the 1996 Act and that most collateral warranties will also be regarded as the same. This overrules the decision of the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) in Parkwood Leisure Ltd v Laing O’Rourke Wales and West Ltd [2013] EWHC 2665 (TCC). The Supreme Court’s judgment provides much-needed clarity for the industry.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 17th July 2024

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Welsh chambers breaks ground with first ICO legal services certification – Legal Futures

Posted July 18th, 2024 in barristers, data protection, legal services, news by michael

‘The largest chambers in Wales has become the first legal services provider to obtain the new law-specific data protection certification approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).’

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Legal Futures, 18th July 2024

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‘Paying £240 holiday school fine was a no-brainer’ – BBC News

Posted July 18th, 2024 in fines, holidays, news, school children, truancy by michael

‘Mrs Melling and her husband Paul from Leyland, Lancashire, were each fined £120 after taking their children out of primary school for a trip to Egypt.’

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BBC News, 18th July 2024

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First Covid inquiry report to show UK plan failures – BBC News

Posted July 18th, 2024 in coronavirus, emergency powers, government departments, inquiries, news, reports by michael

‘The failures and weaknesses in the UK’s pandemic preparations are expected to be laid out in the first report published by the Covid inquiry.’

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BBC News, 18th July 2024

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Major General who carried Prince Philip’s coffin admits disgraceful conduct – The Independent

Posted July 18th, 2024 in armed forces, courts martial, guilty pleas, news, sexual offences by michael

‘A major general who helped carry Prince Philip’s coffin has admitted disgraceful conduct after playing with a woman’s hair and kissing her without consent.’

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The Independent, 17th July 2024

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Man who killed girlfriend in crash jailed for 10 years – BBC News

Posted July 18th, 2024 in dangerous driving, guilty pleas, insurance, news, sentencing, Wales by michael

‘A disqualified driver who killed his girlfriend after speeding into a garden wall has been sentenced to 10 years in jail.’

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BBC News, 17th July 2024

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Data watchdog reprimands Hackney council over cyber attack – The Independent

Posted July 18th, 2024 in computer crime, data protection, local government, London, news by michael

‘The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said the council had “failed to effectively implement sufficient measures” to protect its systems from attack.’

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The Independent, 17th July 2024

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Driver who left boy in road after crash sentenced – BBC News

‘A driver who hit a seven-year-old boy in his van and left the scene of the crash has been given a suspended sentence at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court.’

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BBC News, 17th July 2024

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Habitats Assessments: It’s not too late and everything is included – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

Posted July 17th, 2024 in chambers articles, environmental protection, news, planning, regulations by tracey

‘The Court of Appeal has held that regulation 63 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017/1012 can require an assessment (i.e. a habitats regulations assessment, “HRA”) to be undertaken at the discharge of conditions stage – even if the outstanding conditions do not themselves concern habitats matters. This is important because it means the discharge of conditions cannot simply ride on the coat-tails of the outline permission.’

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4-5 Gray’s Inn Square , 15th July 2024

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Adjudication and Collateral Warranties – Supreme Court Decision in Abbey v Simply – 4 New Square

‘In this article, 4 New Square Chambers’ Douglas James considers the Supreme Court’s decision in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd (Respondent) v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct (UK) LLP) (Appellant) [2024] UKSC 23 and its implications for adjudication business.’

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4 New Square, 15th July 2024

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 17th, 2024 in law reports by tracey

Supreme Court

Centrica Overseas Holdings Ltd v Revenue and Customs [2024] UKSC 25 (16 July 2024)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Decisions)

Haque v Hussain & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 806 (16 July 2024)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Ward & Anor v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor [2024] EWHC 1780 (Admin) (16 July 2024)

OBN (A Minor), R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 1833 (Admin) (16 July 2024)

Abbasi, R (On the Application Of) v The Crown Court At Southwark [2024] EWHC 1781 (Admin) (15 July 2024)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Tanfield & Anor v Meadowbrook Montessori Ltd [2024] EWHC 1759 (Ch) (16 July 2024)

Crypto Open Patent Alliance v Wright (Rev1) [2024] EWHC 1809 (Ch)(16 July 2024)

High Court (Commercial Court)

MS Amlin Marine NV v King Trader Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 1813 (Comm) (16 July 2024)

FW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company [2024] EWHC 1823 (Comm) (16 July 2024)

High Court (Family Division)

A & I, Re (Children: Appeal: Relocation & Joint Lives-With Orders: Fresh Evidence) [2024] EWHC 1824 (Fam) (16 July 2024)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Henry Construction Projects Ltd v ProMEP Ltd [2024] EWHC 1825 (TCC) (16 July 2024)

Source: www.bailii.org

Discover everything you need to know about the Skilled Worker Visa – EIN Blog

Posted July 17th, 2024 in employment, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘The Skilled Worker Visa is designed for skilled individuals who wish to work in an eligible role in the UK.’

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EIN Blog, 16th July 2024

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Kate Ollerenshaw: Smarter Regulation: A Proliferation of Principles – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted July 17th, 2024 in brexit, constitutional law, legislation, news, statute law revision by tracey

‘Shortly before the July 2024 general election was called, the Conservative Government published a White Paper on its approach to regulatory reform. Intended to ensure the UK’s regulatory landscape delivered “a world-class service”, Smarter Regulation: Delivering a Regulatory Environment for Innovation, Investment and Growth included a number of proposals to streamline regulation, including a one-stop shop and portal to access regulations, an enhanced role for the Regulatory Policy Committee in scrutinising options and impact assessments for legislation, and a framework to measure progress by regulators caught by the Growth Duty established under s. 108 of the Deregulation Act 2015 and now subject to new statutory guidance issued a few days after the White Paper was published.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 17th July 2024

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The BSB publishes its 2024 statistics report on Bar course enrolment, results, and student progression by course provider – Bar Standards Board

Posted July 17th, 2024 in barristers, legal education, news, statistics by tracey

‘This annual report covers the period from July 2023 to June 2024 and contains statistics on enrolment, results and trends in vocational training to become a barrister, and student progression onto pupillage in England and Wales.’

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Bar Standards Board, 16th July 2024

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In depth: How law firms can save stressed staff from themselves – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 17th, 2024 in electronic mail, employment, law firms, mental health, news, solicitors by tracey

‘As LawCare highlights cases of burnout involving lawyers being available 24/7 and checking emails outside work, some firms have hired external resource managers to save staff from themselves.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 16th July 2024

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk