‘Property analysis: Is relief from forfeiture only available to claimants with proprietary or possessory rights? Barrister Robert Bowker, of Tanfield Chambers, considers the recent High Court decision in General Motors UK v Manchester Ship Canal Company.’
Tanfield Chambers, 26th January 2017
Source: www.tanfieldchambers.co.uk
‘The sale of puppies under eight weeks old is to be made illegal under plans to crack down on so-called backstreet breeders and puppy farms.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd February 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Motorists convicted of speeding will face higher fines related to their income while people who fail to pay their TV licences could avoid financial penalties in future, under new sentencing guidelines introduced for magistrates.’
The Guardian, 24th January 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘As far as property guardians go, all the action seems to be taking place in Bristol. As well as the issues (and possession claim) noted here, there is a separate possession claim going on, with Camelot seeking possession against Greg Roynon, who was also living in one of the former nursing homes.’
Nearly Legal, 15th January 2017
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
‘Gambling firms that fail to tackle problem gambling and money laundering face heftier fines and a higher risk of losing their operating licence under a tougher regime to be unveiled by the industry’s regulator.’
The Guardian, 15th January 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A collation of cases and stories from the private sector, and a series of reminders that a database of rogue landlords, and indeed banning orders, can’t come soon enough.’
Nearly Legal, 8th January 2017
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
‘A legal loophole that allows minibus drivers to operate without undergoing a criminal record check is putting passengers in danger, councils say.’
BBC News, 3rd December 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Police officers investigating child sex abuse are to be required to be specially trained and accredited in the same way as specialist firearms officers under proposals announced by the home secretary.’
The Guardian, 30th November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The government should pilot its plans to digitise low-level summary convictions with TV licence evasion, rather than train and tram fare evasion, the Law Society has said.’
Legal Futures, 21st November 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Licensing authorities are precluded from requiring applicants for the grant or renewal of authorisation to pay a fee that includes in part the costs of managing and enforcing the relevant scheme, the Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 17th November 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A new minimum bedroom size and the extension of licensing to thousands more properties are to form part of a government crackdown on rogue landlords who cram tenants into overcrowded homes.’
The Guardian, 18th October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A woman has been given a six month suspended prison sentence at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court for attempting to sell two tiger skin rugs illegally on eBay in 2014.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 30/09/2016
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘Two brothers who acted as illegal gangmasters in Wisbech have been given two-year prison sentences suspended for two years at Cambridge crown court.’
The Guardian, 13th September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The Government must make good on its commitment to health in all policies by enshrining health as a material consideration in planning and licensing law, MPs have said.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st September 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Mass surveillance will not be used to catch people who watch catch-up BBC content following the introduction on Thursday of new rules to close the “iPlayer loophole”.’
The Guardian, 1st September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Uber has won the right to take Transport for London (TfL) to court over new rules that would force its drivers to pass English tests.’
BBC News, 2nd September 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘All iPlayer users must now own a TV licence, regardless of whether or not they watch programmes live.’
BBC News, 1st September 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A Leicester strip club is to go to a magistrates’ court to challenge the city council’s refusal to renew its licence.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th August 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The British gambling regulator has warned online platforms that facilitate bets on e-sports or which allow gamers to gamble virtual items they have obtained when gaming that they might require a gambling licence to continue with their operations.’
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd August 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
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