Is An Overhaul Of The Human Rights Act Imminent? – Each Other
‘Dominic Raab has announced his intention to “overhaul” the UK’s Human Rights Act (HRA), despite widespread criticism.’
Each Other, 27th October 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
Category: government departments
Human rights applications and statutory rights to appeal – the domestic abuse context – EIN Blog
‘For a while now, the case of MY (Pakistan) [2021] EWCA Civ 1500 has been pending before the Court of Appeal. The appealed decision, made by the Upper Tribunal (IAC) on 17 February 2020, removed the right to a statutory appeal where the Home Office had not considered any human rights arguments raised in an immigration application.’
EIN Blog, 26th October 2021
Source: www.ein.org.uk
David Davis vows to lead rebellion against judicial review changes – The Guardian
‘The former cabinet minister David Davis has pledged to lead a rebellion against the government’s changes to judicial review, calling them a worrying assault on the legal system and attempt to avoid accountability.’
The Guardian, 25th October 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK’s strict gun laws strengthened with new medical arrangements – Home Office
‘New statutory guidance will tighten up existing laws on gun ownership and mean that medical information must be provided in order to obtain a licence.’
Home Office, 20th October 2021
Source: www.gov.uk
Neuberger ‘unconvinced’ by JR reform arguments – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The former president of the Supreme Court has revealed that he is ‘unconvinced’ by a major argument used to justify the government’s controversial judicial review reforms.’
Law Society's Gazette, 22nd October 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Young Hong Kongers who fled police brutality ‘languishing’ in UK asylum system due to arbitrary age cut-off – The Independent
‘Young Hong Kong nationals who fled police brutality are “languishing” in the UK asylum system because they are arbitrarily excluded from a Home Office settlement route due to their age.’
The Independent, 24th October 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Is The Cost of Childcare Threatening Families’ Human Rights? – Each Other
‘Childcare costs can threaten the right to a family life, but the UK government has rejected calls for an independent inquiry into soaring prices.’
Each Other, 20th October 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
Can Online Safety Bill tackle social media abuse of MPs? – BBC News
‘Following an outpouring of sadness after the murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess, his colleagues from across the Commons have been raising concerns for their own safety.’
BBC News, 20th October 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Upper Tribunal decides modified Paposhvili test applies to mental illness/risk of suicide cases – EIN Blog
‘In MY (Suicide risk after Paposhvili) Occupied Palestinian Authority [2021] UKUT 232 (IAC) (23 August 2021), the Upper Tribunal made it clear from the outset that the appellant’s appeal was allowed on Article 3 health grounds, which was the determinative issue in the appeal.’
EIN Blog, 15th October 2021
Source: www.ein.org.uk
Last-minute legal claims brought by deportees due to ‘shambolic’ advice system in detention, lawyers warn – The Independent
‘Last-minute legal claims are being brought by people facing deportation due to the “shambolic” legal advice system in removal centres, lawyers have warned.’
The Independent, 17th October 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Raab threat to ‘correct’ court judgments is ‘deeply troubling’, warn legal experts – The Independent
‘Legal experts have responded with alarm to suggestions from justice secretary Dominic Raab that he will legislate to “correct” court judgments in human rights cases that go against the government.’
The Independent, 17th October 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Thousands of potential trafficking victims held in immigration centres, data shows – The Guardian
‘More than 4,500 people have been held in immigration detention in England and Wales before being released into the community and only then identified as potential victims of trafficking, official figures for the past five years show.
Charities claim the figures demonstrate a “detain first, ask later” attitude that runs counter to the fight against modern slavery and suggest others are probably being deported without having been referred for support. They fear the situation will be exacerbated by the nationality and borders bill, which they say makes it harder to identify victims.’
The Guardian, 18th October 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Disabled woman to take DWP to court over ‘immoral’ automatic benefit deductions – The Guardian
‘A disabled woman is to challenge the Department for Work and Pensions in court over what she calls its “immoral” policy of allowing landlords and utilities companies to automatically make deductions from monthly benefits payments without the claimant’s consent.’
The Guardian, 15th October 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Trafficking victims should be granted leave to remain in UK, high court rules – The Guardian
‘Thousands of victims of trafficking who have been left to languish in the immigration system for years should be granted leave to remain, the high court has said in a landmark ruling.’
The Guardian, 12th October 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Blood donation rules changed to attract more donors with rare subgroups – The Guardian
‘Ministers will remove questions on sexual activity in sub-Saharan Africa for blood donations to encourage more donors in England after a long campaign to widen the criteria.’
The Guardian, 11th October 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK put on global watchlist for curbing civic freedoms – Each Other
‘A new global watchlist highlighting nations where there is a serious and rapid decline in respect for civic space has named the UK as a country of concern.’
Each Other, 7th October 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
Insight: Sarah Everard’s murder: Home Secretary commissions public inquiry – House of Commons Library
‘Priti Patel has launched a non-statutory inquiry following the sentencing of Sarah Everard’s killer. The chair and terms of reference have yet to be announced.’
House of Commons Library, 6th October 2021
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Civil liberties groups criticise Priti Patel’s plan to criminalise protest – The Guardian
‘Civil liberties groups have reacted with dismay to Priti Patel’s plan to criminalise protest groups, saying demonstrations are a “core pillar of any healthy democracy”.’
The Guardian, 5th October 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Regulations and guidance issued on support councils must give domestic abuse victims – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Government has published new regulations and guidance setting out the level of support councils are required to provide to domestic abuse victims who need to escape home.’
Local Government Lawyer, 5th October 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Charlie Webster: Coaches’ suspected child abuse must be reported – Daily Telegraph
‘The Government is under mounting pressure to introduce mandatory reporting of suspected child sexual abuse after the broadcaster Charlie Webster was contacted by thousands of people within a week of her documentary into athletics.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd October 2021
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
