Assisted dying bill passes after vote paving the way for historic change – The Independent

Posted November 29th, 2024 in assisted suicide, bills, government departments, health, news, parliament, suicide by michael

‘After five hours of intense and heartfelt debate, in which some members of parliament were brought to tears, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed in the House of Commons with 330 voting in favour and 275 against.’

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The Independent, 29th November 2024

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 29th, 2024 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Emambux v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 1459 (28 November 2024)

Switaj v McClenaghan [2024] EWCA Civ 1457 (28 November 2024)

Bangs v FM Conway Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 1461 (28 November 2024)

AXA Sun Life PLC & Ors v Commissioners of Inland Revenue & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1430 (27 November 2024)

Howe v Brent London Borough Council [2024] EWCA Civ 1444 (27 November 2024)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Zafari, R (On the Application Of) v Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2024] EWHC 3014 (Admin) (28 November 2024)

Uckac & Anor v Government of the Republic of Turkiye (Rev1) [2024] EWHC 3055 (Admin) (28 November 2024)

Freda v Bochum Local Court, Germany [2024] EWHC 3065 (Admin) (28 November 2024)

Ibrahim, R (On the Application Of) v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2024] EWHC 2991 (Admin) (26 November 2024)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Peter Waddell Holdco Ltd & Anor v Bluebell Cars Holding Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 3040 (Ch) (28 November 2024)

WealthTek LLP, In the Matter Of (Re Investment Bank Special Administration Regulations 2011) [2024] EWHC 3050 (Ch) (28 November 2024)

Panel On Takeovers and Mergers v Balfour-Lynn & Ors [2024] EWHC 3044 (Ch) (28 November 2024)

Pagden & Ors v Ridgley (Re Orthios Eco Parks (Anglesey) Ltd & Orthios Power (Anglesey) Ltd) [2024] EWHC 3047 (Ch) (28 November 2024)

Grierson v Grierson [2024] EWHC 3048 (Ch) (27 November 2024)

Santers Solicitors Ltd & Anor v Law Society of England and Wales & Anor [2024] EWHC 3003 (Ch) (27 November 2024)

KRF Services (UK) Ltd, In the Matter Of [2024] EWHC 2978 (Ch) (26 November 2024)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Aabar Holdings SARL v Glencore PLC & Ors [2024] EWHC 3046 (Comm) (27 November 2024)

4VVV Ltd & Ors v Spence & Ors [2024] EWHC 3035 (Comm) (27 November 2024)

High Court (Family Division)

General Dental Council v KK & Anor [2024] EWHC 3053 (Fam) (25 November 2024)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

BCLI v Commissioner of the Police for the Metropolis [2024] EWHC 3018 (KB) (27 November 2024)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Robert Heath Heating Ltd v Orbit Group Ltd [2024] EWHC 3039 (TCC) (27 November 2024)

Source: www.bailii.org

Assisted dying bill will not be adopted as government bill if it passes vote – The Guardian

Posted November 29th, 2024 in assisted suicide, bills, government departments, news, parliament, suicide by michael

‘Civil servants and ministers will begin work on implementing the assisted dying bill if it passes its first stage in parliament on Friday, but the Guardian understands it will not be adopted as a government bill.’

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The Guardian, 28th November 2024

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Legal aid fees to rise by 10% for immigration and housing after lawyer action – The Guardian

‘Ministers are to announce a 10% increase in legal aid fees for immigration and housing work after action by lawyers who warned that the failure to increase rates has led to a paralysis in the system.’

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The Guardian, 29th November 2024

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Environment Agency issues closure notice for landfill at heart of long-running odours dispute – Local Government Lawyer

Posted November 29th, 2024 in complaints, enforcement, environmental health, local government, news, waste by michael

‘A landfill site that is the subject of a legal challenge from Newcastle Under Lyme Council for emitting odorous gasses has been hit with a closure order from the Environment Agency.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 29th November 2024

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Migration: How many people come to the UK and how have rules changed? – BBC News

Posted November 29th, 2024 in asylum, brexit, government departments, immigration, news, statistics, visas by michael

‘Net migration – the number of people coming to the UK, minus the number leaving – was 728,000 in the year to June 2024. The provisional figures are from the Office for National Statistics (ONS)’

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BBC News, 28th November 2024

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Price of tattoos ‘will rise’ as new safety rules begin – BBC News

Posted November 29th, 2024 in artistic works, health & safety, licensing, news, Wales by michael

‘The Welsh government rules mean practitioners will have to meet stricter hygiene and safety standards in order to be given a licence, which they’ll have to renew every three years.’

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BBC News, 28th November 2024

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City regulator offers to water down ‘name and shame’ rules after pressure – The Guardian

Posted November 29th, 2024 in disclosure, financial services ombudsman, news by michael

‘The City regulator has bowed to pressure over plans to “name and shame” some companies it investigates, offering watered-down proposals that would give firms 10 days’ notice and consider the “potential negative impact” of revealing the identities of companies under inspection.’

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The Guardian, 28th November 2024

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Police given misconduct notices over girl’s M5 death – BBC News

‘Two police officers have been served with misconduct notices after a 17-year-old girl died after fleeing a police vehicle, the watchdog has announced.’

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BBC News, 28th November 2024

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Ex-soldier Daniel Khalife guilty of spying for Iran after admitting prison escape – The Independent

Posted November 29th, 2024 in armed forces, escape from custody, explosives, intelligence services, Iran, news, spying by michael

‘Former soldier Daniel Khalife has been found guilty of spying for Iran, but cleared of carrying out a bomb hoax.’

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The Independent, 28th November 2024

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