Court of Appeal hands down ruling on restrictions on use of section 73 TCPA – Local Government Lawyer

Posted December 12th, 2024 in energy, local government, news, planning by sally

‘Test Valley Borough Council has lost a case in the Court of Appeal over the use of section 73 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 11th December 2024

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Father and stepmother of 10-year-old Sara Sharif found guilty of her murder – The Guardian

Posted December 12th, 2024 in child abuse, children, families, murder, news by sally

‘Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother have been found guilty of her murder, as questions are now raised over missed opportunities to save the 10-year-old.’

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The Guardian, 11th December 2024

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Specialist courts proposed to break addictions of prolific offenders in England and Wales – The Guardian

Posted December 11th, 2024 in courts, criminal justice, news, recidivists, sentencing by sally

‘Specialist courts focused on breaking the addictions of prolific offenders are “efficient” and “a good idea”, the head of the government’s sentencing review has said as he suggested they could be rolled out across England and Wales.’

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The Guardian, 11th December 2024

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Allegations of alienating behaviour – important new guidance published – Transparency Project

Posted December 11th, 2024 in child abuse, children, divorce, families, family courts, news by sally

‘The Family Justice Council (FJC) has published guidance for Family Court judges and those working in the Family Justice System, on responding to allegations of alienating behaviour.’

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Transparency Project, 11th December 2024

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Britain leads the world in cracking down on climate activism, study finds – The Guardian

‘British police arrest environmental protesters at nearly three times the global average rate, research has found, revealing the country as a world leader in the legal crackdown on climate activism.’

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The Guardian, 11th December 2024

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Linking skills with visas? Just make sure the Immigration Skills Charge does what it says on the tin – Kingsley Napley Immigration Law Blog

Posted December 11th, 2024 in immigration, migrant workers, news, visas by sally

‘In his speech last week, Sir Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, announced plans to publish a White Paper which will link the ability to sponsor migrant workers to training “people here in our country”.’

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Kingsley Napley Immigration Law Blog, 9th December 2024

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Gender critical belief: A legal debrief – Law Pod UK

Posted December 11th, 2024 in employment, equality, freedom of expression, gender, news, podcasts, transgender persons by sally

‘Jim Duffy is joined by fellow 1COR barristers Alasdair Henderson and Paula Kelly to examine recent judicial attempts to grapple with questions of gender in the workplace. How do the UK courts and tribunals distinguish legitimate and protected expressions of belief from harassment and transphobia?’

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Law Pod UK, 11th December 2024

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Minister warns prison space may run out despite expansion plans – BBC News

Posted December 11th, 2024 in Ministry of Justice, news, planning, prisons, statistics by sally

‘The justice secretary has said even under the government’s plans to open 14,000 more prison places, they could still run out of space over the next few years.’

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BBC News, 11th December 2024

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Sex Education actor Alexander Westwood found guilty of raping teenagers in acting class – The Independent

Posted December 11th, 2024 in abuse of position of trust, child abuse, children, news, rape, sexual offences by sally

A “manipulator and predatory” actor who starred in Netflix show Sex Education has been found guilty of more than two dozen sex offences, including against children.

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The Independent, 10th December 2024

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Birmingham city council agrees deal over equal pay claims – The Guardian

‘Birmingham city council has reached an agreement to settle historical equal pay claims that left the authority with liabilities estimated at £760m and pushed it into effective bankruptcy.’

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The Guardian, 10th December 2024

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Barrister apprenticeships to go live next year – Legal Futures

‘Barrister apprenticeships are set to become a reality after their approval by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).’

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Legal Futures, 10th December 2024

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New guidance on ‘parental alienation’ in family court battles – BBC News

‘Family courts in England and Wales should give more weight to allegations of domestic abuse than to claims of “parental alienation”, according to new guidance.’

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BBC News, 11th December 2024

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MP’s bid to finally have all forms of domestic abuse recognised in law – The Independent

‘The scandal of scores of prisoners guilty of domestic abuse being released early from prison has prompted a bid to change the law.’

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The Independent, 11th December 2024

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Bar Standards Board ‘failed to protect’ female barrister from online gender violence – The Guardian

‘A barrister has accused her professional regulator of failing to protect her from online gender violence, at the start of a disciplinary hearing against her for saying a judge had shown a “boys’ club attitude”.’

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The Guardian, 10th December 2024

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Understanding Customs Duty and VAT Compliance Through Tribunal Cases – 33 Bedford Row

Posted December 10th, 2024 in chambers articles, customs and excise, HM Revenue & Customs, news, taxation, VAT by sally

‘The three cases below provide valuable insights into the complexities of customs regulations and the importance of meticulous compliance. They underscore the need for businesses to adopt robust compliance mechanisms to prevent errors and fraud, while also highlighting the importance of a balanced approach in customs enforcement to ensure that penalties are commensurate with the nature and impact of non-compliance.’

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33 Bedford Row, 4th December 2024

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Digital Forensics within the Criminal Justice System – 25 Bedford Row

‘Rare is the case that does not feature some aspect of digital technology. The House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee identified that “Digital evidence is now a key component in many criminal trials…[estimating that]…90% of crime has a digital element, in the broadest sense…” Digital forensic evidence is critical in the course of all manner of criminal cases – from online fraud, stalking via social media, in cases where an offence is captured on CCTV, or where the prosecution of a case is reliant on cell site analysis.’

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25 Bedford Row, 3rd December 2024

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Domestic Abuse Protection Order Pilot Scheme – 25 Bedford Row

‘As of 27 November 2024, Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (“DAPOs”) are being piloted in Greater Manchester, parts of South London (Croydon, Bromley, and Sutton) and the British Transport Police.’

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25 Bedford Row, 10th December 2024

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Is the right to a fair trial secure under the FA’s Whole Game System? – 7BR

Posted December 10th, 2024 in chambers articles, disciplinary procedures, news, sport, trials by sally

‘The recent decision of an FA Appeal Board in Craig Walton v Birmingham County FA (“Walton“) [1], wherein this author represented the appellant, raises several questions of procedural fairness and natural justice.’

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7BR, 6th December 2024

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Trust Disputes, Grosskopf v Grosskopf: Light At End of Arbitral Tunnel? – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

Posted December 10th, 2024 in arbitration, chambers articles, news, trusts by sally

‘Boris Lazic & Arran Dowling-Hussey look at the extent to which trust disputes can be subject to arbitration after the recent decision in Grosskopf v Grosskopf ([2024] EWHC 291 (Ch).’

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4-5 Gray’s Inn Square, 6th December 2024

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted December 10th, 2024 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Tendring District Council v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1509 (09 December 2024)

Tendring District Council v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1518 (09 December 2024)

Doorstep Dispensaree Ltd v The Information Commissioner [2024] EWCA Civ 1515 (09 December 2024)

S v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 1482 (06 December 2024)

Alame & Ors v Shell PLC & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1500 (06 December 2024)

Ensygnia IP Ltd v Shell UK Oil Products Ltd & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 1490 (05 December 2024)

Ali v HSF Logistics Polska SP ZOO [2024] EWCA Civ 1479 (04 December 2024)

Ahmad v Ouajjou & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1480 (04 December 2024)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Wieromiejzyk & Anor v Director of Public Prosecutions [2024] EWCA Crim 1486 (06 December 2024)

Ratcliffe v R. [2024] EWCA Crim 1498 (05 December 2024)

BOB & Ors, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1494 (05 December 2024)

Noakes, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1507 (26 November 2024)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Simpson, R (On the Application Of) v NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board [2024] EWHC 3063 (Admin) (06 December 2024)

Todirica v Pascani Court of Law (Romania) [2024] EWHC 3113 (Admin) (04 December 2024)

Scott, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 3110 (Admin) (03 December 2024)

Source: www.bailii.org