BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 9th, 2024 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Smith v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 1183 (08 October 2024)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Lakatos v Four Hungarian Judicial Authorities [2024] EWHC 2452 (Admin) (09 October 2024)

High Court (Patents Court)

Accord Healthcare Ltd & Ors v Regents of the University of California & Anor [2024] EWHC 2524 (Pat) (08 October 2024)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Afan Valley Ltd & Ors v Lupton Fawcett (A Firm) & Ors [2024] EWHC 2498 (KB) (08 October 2024)

Source: www.bailii.org

More bereaved parents offered baby-loss certificate – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in bereavement, children, families, news, pregnancy by sally

‘More bereaved parents in England will now be able to apply for a certificate to formally recognise the loss of their baby.’

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BBC News, 9th October 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

E-Visas – The Big Switch – EIN Blog

Posted October 9th, 2024 in documents, government departments, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘Millions are being invited to switch from physical immigration documents to E-Visas in an attempt to modernise and introduce the digital immigration system to the UK. From 17 February 2024 the Home Office began sending emails to all those with physical immigration documents called Biometric Resident Permits (BRPs), inviting them to create a UK Visa and Immigration Account to access their E-Visas. The E-Visas are digital proof of their immigration status.’

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EIN Blog, 8th October 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

No misconduct by Rooney lawyers, judge rules – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in barristers, costs, defamation, news, professional conduct, sport by sally

‘Coleen Rooney’s lawyers did not commit misconduct, a judge has ruled, after Rebekah Vardy accused her of “deliberately” understating her legal costs during the 2022 Wagatha libel trial.’

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BBC News, 8th October 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

UK immigration laws ‘cannot be uncoupled from racism’, say minority ethnic MPs – The Guardian

‘Twenty-five black, Asian and minority ethnic MPs have written to the home secretary telling her that the framing of Britain’s immigration legislation “cannot be uncoupled from racism and the exclusion of people of colour”.’

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The Guardian, 8th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

The future of restructuring plans is being shaped by emerging case law – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 9th, 2024 in appeals, company law, landlord & tenant, news by sally

‘The use of restructuring plans over the past year shows that they remain an important part of the restructuring toolkit in the UK – and, as companies continue to face economic challenges, we expect they will continue to be an option for businesses in the next 12 months too.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th October 2024

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

UK advertising watchdog cracks down on misleading broadband price ads – The Guardian

‘The UK advertising watchdog has cracked down on marketing campaigns by telecoms companies including BT, EE, Virgin Media and O2 for misleading consumers about price rises added to their bills during their contracts.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Law Commission launches consultation on “out of date” disabled children’s social care law – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Law Commission has today (8 October) published a consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law, as part of a review to ensure it is fairer, simpler and more up to date.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th October 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Wild camping legal challenge goes to Supreme Court – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in appeals, commons, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘A long-running legal challenge over the right to wild camp on Dartmoor is being heard at the Supreme Court in London.’

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BBC News, 8th October 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk