Officer ‘abused position’ by accessing case files – BBC News

‘A Nottinghamshire Police officer has admitted breaching policing standards after he repeatedly accessed an investigation he was a victim of.’

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BBC News, 13th September 2024

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Rapist caught 47 years after attack on girl, 11 – BBC News

Posted September 13th, 2024 in child abuse, children, DNA, news, rape, sexual offences by tracey

‘A woman whose rapist has been caught nearly 50 years after she was attacked on her way home from Girl Guides has said she is still “going through hell”.’

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BBC News, 12th September 2024

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Government-backed knife crime campaigner wins Met Police payout over wrongful strip-search – The Independent

‘A government-backed anti-knife crime campaigner has won damages from the Met Police after being strip-searched by officers, The Independent can reveal.’

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The Independent, 12th September 2024

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Venues and clubs to face fines up to £18 million as part of new anti-terrorism measures – The Independent

Posted September 13th, 2024 in bills, duty of care, fines, news, terrorism by tracey

‘Venues and nightclubs could face fines of up to £18 million if they flout new rules to protect visitors and staff from terror attacks.’

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The Independent, 12th September 2024

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Junk food TV ads to be banned pre-watershed in UK from October 2025 – The Guardian

Posted September 13th, 2024 in advertising, children, food, government departments, health, news by tracey

‘Junk food TV advertisements are to be banned from airing before the 9pm watershed as part of the government’s drive to improve public health.’

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The Guardian, 12th September 2024

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Pro-Palestine protester stands trial for racial offence over ‘coconut’ placard – The Guardian

Posted September 13th, 2024 in demonstrations, freedom of expression, government departments, Israel, news, racism by tracey

‘A woman who held a poster depicting Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman as coconuts during a London protest against Israel’s war in Gaza has gone on trial accused of a racially aggravated offence.’

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The Guardian, 12th September 2024

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted September 13th, 2024 in law reports by tracey

Supreme Court

Tesco Stores Ltd v Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and others [2024] UKSC 28 (12 September 2024)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council v Kazi [2024] EWCA Civ 1037 (10 September 2024)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Campbell v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1036 (11 September 2024)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Bedford Park Develpments v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities & Anor [2024] EWHC 2337 (Admin) (12 September 2024)

Tesco Stores Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Reigate and Banstead Borough Council [2024] EWHC 2327 (Admin) (11 September 2024)

Director of Public Prosecutions, R (On the Application Of) v Northampton Magistrates Court [2024] EWHC 2324 (Admin) (11 September 2024)

Neophytou v Governor of HMP Berwyn & Anor [2024] EWHC 2251 (Admin) (11 September 2024)

High Court (Chancery Division)

D’Aloia v Persons Unknown Category A & Ors [2024] EWHC 2342 (Ch) (12 September 2024)

easyGroup Ltd v Easyfundraising Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 2323 (Ch) (11 September 2024)

Leicester Square (2015) Ltd & Ors v Empire Cinema 2 Ltd [2024] EWHC 2294 (Ch) (10 September 2024)

Dandara South East Ltd v Medway Preservation Ltd & Anor [2024] EWHC 2318 (Ch) (10 September 2024)

Oliver v Oliver [2024] EWHC 2289 (Ch) (09 September 2024)

Hughes Family Property Co Ltd & Anor v No Defendant [2024] EWHC 2288 (Ch) (09 September 2024)

Lunak Heavy Industries (UK) Ltd & Anor v Tyburn Film Productions Ltd [2024] EWHC 2312 (Ch) (09 September 2024)

Foundation for the Protection of the Traditional Cheese of Cyprus Named Halloumi v Fontana Food Ab [2024] EWHC 2311 (Ch) (09 September 2024)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Cancrie Investments Ltd v Haider (Costs) [2024] EWHC 2302 (Comm) (09 September 2024)

High Court (Family Division)

Mainwaring v Bailey [2024] EWHC 2296 (Fam) (05 September 2024)

Source: www.bailii.org

Renters’ Rights Bill – the headlines Part 1 – Nearly Legal

Posted September 12th, 2024 in bills, houses in multiple occupation, landlord & tenant, news, rent, repossession by tracey

‘The Renters’ Rights Bill was published today, Wednesday, and received first reading. It now looks set for second reading and progress through Parliament after the party conference season. Parliamentary time allowing, there is a good chance it will be an Act before the new year. This is particularly important to note for reasons that will become clear.’

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Nearly Legal, 11th September 2024

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New bill introduced in Parliament to clarify crypto’s legal status – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 12th, 2024 in bills, cryptocurrencies, news by tracey

‘Tech-savvy owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection thanks to an important clarification to the law.’

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Ministry of Justice, 11th September 2024

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Claimant group wins judicial review over retrospective effect of quashing of pre-commencement condition discharge – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 12th, 2024 in judicial review, news, planning, retrospectivity by tracey

‘The High Court has found that quashing a pre-commencement condition discharge can have retrospective effect and invalidate the commencement of development.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 12th September 2024

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Claimant in personal injury case against council penalised over “unrealistic and inappropriately ambitious” approach to estimated costs – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 12th, 2024 in accidents, budgets, case management, costs, news, personal injuries by tracey

‘Master Thornett has ordered a 35% reduction in the claimed budget of a man who suffered an accident while working for Thurrock Council.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 12th September 2024

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The interaction between planning legislation and adjacent regulatory regimes – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 12th, 2024 in licensing, local government, news, planning by tracey

‘In an important judgment, the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has allowed an appeal against the First-tier Tribunal’s decision in respect of a set of conditions attached to a caravan site licence issued by Amber Valley Borough Council to Haytop Country Park Ltd. Daniel Henderson looks at the lessons from the ruling.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 12th September 2024

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National Archives to expand judgment publications service – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 12th, 2024 in archives, internet, judgments, news by tracey

‘With up to 50,000 page views a month, the Find Case Law judgment publishing service has grown rapidly since its 2022 launch. Digital director John Sheridan now plans to expand coverage and tackle the challenges of data analysis by AI.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 11th September 2024

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Man ‘not had a life’ as 1990 murder conviction quashed – BBC News

Posted September 12th, 2024 in appeals, evidence, learning difficulties, murder, news, police interviews by tracey

‘A man with learning disabilities who says he felt under pressure to confess to murder says he has not “had a life” for the last 33 years.’

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BBC News, 11th September 2024

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Man who killed ex to be released after appeal denied – BBC News

Posted September 12th, 2024 in appeals, domestic violence, families, murder, news, parole, victims by tracey

‘The family of a woman killed by her ex-partner have had an appeal against his release refused.’

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BBC News, 12th September 2024

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Woman who was in Ibiza for 12-year-old son’s riots hearing told to pay £1,200 – The Guardian

‘The mother of a 12-year-old rioter who flew to Ibiza when her son was due to be sentenced for violent disorder has been ordered to pay compensation to his victims.’

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The Guardian, 11th September 2024

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Bill to ban England and Wales landlords from rental bidding wars – The Guardian

Posted September 12th, 2024 in bills, landlord & tenant, news, rent by tracey

‘Landlords in England and Wales will be banned from renting out their properties for more than the advertised price under reforms set out by the government on Wednesday, as ministers seek to stop expensive bidding wars.’

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The Guardian, 11th September 2024

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The Golden Thread of information unravelled: navigating the Golden Thread Guidance for Higher-Risk Buildings – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 11th, 2024 in building law, construction industry, local government, news by tracey

‘Steve Gummer and Shyann Sheehy talk through the recent Construction Leadership Council guidance on a ‘Golden Thread’ of information as part of a new regulatory regime for Higher-Risk Buildings.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 10th September 2024

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New BSB duty “would require barristers to become social engineers” – Legal Futures

Posted September 11th, 2024 in barristers, consultations, diversity, equality, freedom of expression, news by tracey

‘More high-profile figures have expressed their concern at the Bar Standards Board’s plan to impose a new positive duty on barristers to act in a way that “advances” equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).’

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Legal Futures, 11th September 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution – Home Office

Posted September 11th, 2024 in bereavement, families, fees, government departments, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘People dealing with the death of their partner and facing financial hardship will soon be able to apply to have the application fee for settlement waived.’

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Home Office, 10th September 2024

Source: www.gov.uk