12/08/2024 – Current Awareness

Court of Appeal: Albanian siblings of EU nationals wrongly refused status under EUSS – EIN Blog

Posted August 12th, 2024 in appeals, brexit, EC law, families, immigration, news by tracey

‘Vasa v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 777 (10 July 2024). The Court of Appeal held in this case that the SSHD had erred in refusing to grant pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to non-EU nationals who were siblings of EU nationals who had exercised free movement rights in the UK before its withdrawal from the EU.’

EIN Blog, 9th August 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Suitable accommodation under section 190 Housing Act 1996 – Nearly Legal

Posted August 12th, 2024 in homelessness, housing, judicial review, local government, news, statutory duty by tracey

‘ZRR, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Bexley (2024) EWHC 2073 (Admin). This was a judicial review of Bexley’s contention that temporary accommodation offered to ZRR under s.190 Housing Act 1996 was suitable and its duty was discharged when ZRR refused that accommodation.’

Nearly Legal, 11th August 2024

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk

Tax issues for UK holding companies – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 12th, 2024 in company law, corporation tax, debts, interest, news, shareholders, taxation by tracey

‘This guide considers the tax implications of using a UK holding company to hold shares in other UK or overseas companies.’

OUT-LAW.com, 9th August 2024

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Using NDAs and data rooms to protect confidentiality during distressed sales – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 12th, 2024 in confidentiality, news, non-disclosure agreements by tracey

‘Putting in place measures to protect confidentiality during business sale negotiations should not be neglected, even in a distressed situation where speed is of the essence.’

OUT-LAW.com, 9th August 2024

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

AI patents still possible in the UK despite Court of Appeal ruling – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 12th, 2024 in artificial intelligence, computer programs, news, patents by tracey

‘While a recent court ruling has not made it any easier, it remains possible for developers of software – including new artificial intelligence (AI) systems – to obtain patent protection for their inventions in the UK an expert has said.’

OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2024

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

2 become 1 – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 12th, 2024 in change of use, London, news, planning by tracey

‘Roderick Morton analyses an appeal from an inspector’s decision to grant both a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) and planning permission for the amalgamation of two flats into one in a residential block of flats by the side of the Thames in Lambeth.’

Local Government Lawyer, 9th August 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Clarification of reasons – what is appropriate? – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 12th, 2024 in care orders, child abuse, judgments, news, reasons by tracey

‘Emma Greenhalgh and Joanne Oakes highlight a recent case which raised important guidance in respect of what is appropriate when requesting clarification and when this may go too far as to “bamboozle” the judge.’

Local Government Lawyer, 9th August 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Local authority prosecutions and abuse of process – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 12th, 2024 in abuse of position of trust, licensing, local government, news, prosecutions by tracey

‘Recorder Zeb, sitting with two Justices in the Bristol Crown Court on appeal, recently found Bristol City Council had behaved in a way which “offends the sense of justice and fairness” in a prosecution against Wyldecrest Park Management Limited. Scott Stemp explains why.’

Local Government Lawyer, 9th August 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Appeal judge bemoans ‘trench warfare’ of litigation tactics – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 12th, 2024 in case management, disclosure, freezing injunctions, news, Scotland by tracey

‘The Court of Appeal has thrown out a freezing order challenge in a ruling where two judges made scathing criticisms of disclosure failings.’

Law Society's Gazette, 9th August 2024

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Bar tribunal refuses to hear objections to anonymity application – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 12th, 2024 in anonymity, barristers, disciplinary procedures, media, news by tracey

‘A judge has refused to hear media objections to an application by a well-known member of the bar for anonymity during upcoming disciplinary proceedings.’

Law Society's Gazette, 12th August 2024

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Justice review calls for end to child imprisonment in England – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2024 in children, imprisonment, news, reports, young offenders by tracey

‘Rights organisations say child prisons remain inherently dangerous and result in poor outcomes on release.’

The Guardian, 12th August 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Surgeon suspended for sexual harassment at Oxford Transplant Centre – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2024 in disciplinary procedures, doctors, harassment, news, racism by tracey

‘A transplant surgeon found to have sexually harassed four colleagues has been suspended for eight months.’

The Guardian, 9th August 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Drivers get Dart fines despite not using crossing – BBC News

Posted August 12th, 2024 in computer programs, fines, news, road traffic by tracey

‘Drivers from across the UK said they had received fines for unpaid journeys on the Dartford Crossing despite never having been there.’

BBC News, 12th August 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Compensation for water customers in England and Wales to double – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2024 in compensation, consumer protection, news, water companies by tracey

‘Consumers in England and Wales will see the amount of compensation they receive for poor customer service from their water supplier at least double under new government measures to crack down on failing utilities companies.’

The Guardian, 12th August 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Doctor warned Valdo Calocane could kill, three years before Nottingham stabbings – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2024 in attempted murder, diminished responsibility, homicide, medical records, mental health, news by tracey

‘Family share medical records of Calocane’s mental illness with BBC that they say show missed opportunities to prevent attacks.’

The Guardian, 12th August 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Research Briefing: Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) – House of Commons Library

Posted August 12th, 2024 in news, regulations, road traffic by tracey

‘This short paper explains what Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are, how they are made and the various uses to which they can be put.’

House of Commons Library , 5th August 2024

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

Ministry of Defence pays out £1.7m to bullying, harassment and discrimination claims last year – The Independent

Posted August 12th, 2024 in armed forces, bullying, compensation, complaints, harassment, news by tracey

‘The Ministry of Defence (MoD) paid out £1.7 million in bullying, harassment and discrimination claims last year, after a series of reports from female civil servants about unacceptable behaviour and cultural issues.’

The Independent, 10th August 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Revealed: Rachel Reeves’s huge £47bn compensation bill for historical injustice, cover-up and negligence – The Independent

Posted August 12th, 2024 in blood products, budgets, compensation, deportation, HIV, miscarriage of justice, negligence, news, postal service by tracey

‘The efforts of the chancellor Rachel Reeves to get control of Britain’s finances are being hampered by a massive £47bn bill in outstanding compensation claims which could balloon even further, The Independent can reveal. Analysis of a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) showed £84bn has been pledged by previous governments, with 12 compensation schemes for injustice, cover-ups and negligence.’

The Independent, 11th August 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

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