‘An ice-cream van operator has been banned from operating on an East Suffolk Council street over a complaint that one of its vehicles sounded its chimes for too long.’
Local Government Lawyer, 20th August 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The coroner overseeing the case of the Plymouth gunman, Jake Davison, who killed his mother and four other people, has asked a watchdog to examine whether changes to weapons licensing have been made since a man shot dead three women in the north of England almost 10 years ago.’
The Guardian, 19th August 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A man thought to have shot his partner and daughters before killing himself was given a gun licence despite police knowing he had failed to disclose mental health issues and a conviction.’
BBC News, 18th August 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘This Library Paper looks at the regulation of gambling advertising in Great Britain.’
House of Commons Library, 13th August 2021
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
‘Police forces in England and Wales are being asked to review their current firearm application processes, in the wake of the Plymouth mass shooting.’
BBC News, 16th August 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A private landlord operating an unlicensed and overcrowded property in Kensal Green has been told to pay more than £21,000 in fines and costs by Willesden Magistrates’ Court.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th August 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A recent High Court decision is a timely reminder of the principle that procedural requirements are there to further the interests of justice, writes Gerald Gouriet QC.’
Local Government Lawyer, 6th August 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A landlord has won an Upper Tribunal appeal over the imposition of a £2,500 financial penalty by a council for letting a flat without a licence.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd August 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The government faces the threat of legal action over plans to allow exploration at the Cambo oilfield near Shetland after promising to put an end to new oil exploration licences that do not align with the UK’s climate goals.’
The Guardian, 23rd July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Two former members of the Sex Pistols are suing singer Johnny Rotten for the right to use the band’s songs in an upcoming television series about the anarchic punk rock icons.’
The Independent, 15th July 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘D’Costa v D’Andrea & Ors (HOUSING – RENT REPAYMENT ORDERS – the defence of reasonable excuse) (2021) UKUT 144 (LC).’
Nearly Legal, 27th June 2021
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘Gerald Gouriet QC looks at the issues that arise with the late renewal of taxi drivers’ licences.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th June 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘In a wide-ranging decision, the First Tier Tribunal has brought clarity to several aspects of regulatory practice associated with gambling operating licences.’
11KBW, 8th June 2021
Source: www.11kbw.com
‘Greenpeace has launched legal action against the UK government over ministers’ failure to disclose information over the first deep sea mining exploration licences to be made public.’
The Independent, 13th June 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A leading figure in Britain’s anti-vaccination movement who repeatedly spread coronavirus conspiracy theories, and once called the NHS “the new Auschwitz”, has been permanently struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.’
The Independent, 5th June 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“LB Camden v 1) Simple Properties Management Ltd 2) Mr MIguel Cabeo Cespedes. A banning order! One of – if we are being honest – far too few to date (even taking into account the time lag for relevant offences, prosecutions and applications). But one that can be heartily celebrated as thoroughly deserved, featuring as it does Simple Properties Management Ltd and its sole director, Miguel Cabeo Cespedes. We have come across SPM a few times in the past, as will become apparent, and sometimes it is a pleasure to see such acquaintances get their just deserts.”
Nearly Legal, 26th May 2021
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘Deep-sea mining exploration licences granted by the British government are “riddled with inaccuracies”, and could even be unlawful, according to Greenpeace and Blue Marine Foundation, a conservation charity.’
The Guardian, 12th May 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Leibel v Baird CHI/29UC/HMF/2020/0035 (4 May 2021). This was an application for a rent repayment order in respect of an unlicensed property. Unusually, it also featured a rule 13 costs application by the tenant.’
Nearly Legal, 9th May 2021
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘A High Court judge has ordered HS2 to stop felling trees at a wood that inspired Roald Dahl to write Fantastic Mr Fox, ahead of a hearing into whether the government licences were issued legitimately.’
The Independent, 17th April 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A BBC Panorama investigation has revealed how the government’s licensing system for waste carriers fails to stop fly-tipping. All businesses that transport and dispose of waste in England have to be licensed with the Environment Agency.
But there are few checks on who gets a licence and BBC Panorama found licensed firms can still be involved in the dumping of rubbish.’
BBC News, 22nd February 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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