Infamous killer makes bid to be freed from prison – BBC News
‘A murderer at the centre of one of Wales’ most notorious killings will make his case to be freed from prison later.’
BBC News, 3rd October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Tvis Ltd v Howserv Services Ltd & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 1103 (02 October 2024)
Viegas & Ors v Estate of Jose Luis Cutrale & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1122 (02 October 2024)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Joseph v McFaddens LLP [2024] EWHC 2447 (Ch) (01 October 2024)
Kay v Martineau Johnson (A Firm) [2024] EWHC 2451 (Ch) (01 October 2024)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Family Division)
G v Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority & Anor [2024] EWHC 2453 (Fam) (30 September 2024)
High Court (Patents Court)
Samsung Bioepis UK Ltd v Janssen Biotech, Inc. [2024] EWHC 2442 (Pat) (26 September 2024)
Pfizer Inc. & Anor v ModernaTX, Inc. [2024] EWHC 2443 (Pat) (25 September 2024)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Reynolds v Chief Constable of Kent Police [2024] EWHC 2487 (KB) (02 October 2024)
AXA v Airedale NHS Foundation Trust [2024] EWHC 2499 (KB) (02 October 2024)
Source: www.bailii.org
Andrii Koshman: Judicial Accountability in the Digital Justice System of Tomorrow – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘In 2018, Sir Ernest Ryder warned that the future shift to online dispute resolution for most, and in some areas all disputes, risks eroding judicial accountability and fostering a democratic deficit. The pandemic, the £1.3 billion court modernisation program and six years later, the future of resolving the majority of disputes online appears to be much closer. The implementation of a truly holistic Digital Justice System – an integrated system of online advice services, online public and private out-of-court dispute resolution services (mediation and arbitration portals, ombuds services) and online courts – can make this future a reality.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 3rd October 2024
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Gap between EDI policy and practice at law firms and in-house – Legal Futures
‘There remains a gap between policy and practice when it comes to diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) at both law firms and in-house legal departments, according to new research.’
Legal Futures, 3rd October 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Postmaster jailed for wife’s murder seeks appeal – BBC News
‘A former sub-postmaster serving life in prison for murdering his wife is seeking a fresh appeal of his conviction, arguing the Post Office Inquiry has shed new light on his case.’
BBC News, 3rd October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sex charge tutor case reveals ‘massive’ safeguarding hole – BBC News
‘A man charged with sexual assault has been advertising as a private tutor for children in maths and science, a BBC investigation has found. The man, who we’re not naming for legal reasons, left his job as a teacher last year. Bail conditions prevent him having any contact with children and he is due to stand trial in March.’
BBC News, 3rd October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sellafield ordered to pay nearly £400,000 over cybersecurity failings – The Guardian
‘Sellafield will have to pay almost £400,000 after it pleaded guilty to criminal charges over years of cybersecurity failings at Britain’s most hazardous nuclear site.’
The Guardian, 2nd October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK food and beverage firms must take note of FSA food crime assessment – OUT-LAW.com
‘Businesses across the UK should examine the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) 2024 Food Crime Strategic Assessment and factor its key themes and overarching food crime methods into their risk assessments, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 1st October 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
UK Pensions Ombudsman to launch expedited decision-making for complaints – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK Pensions Ombudsman (PO) will soon launch an expedited determinations scheme to help speed up the resolution of complaints and allow adjudicators to focus on more complex cases.’
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd October 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
New English court rules will encourage settlement of litigation – OUT-LAW.com
‘New court rules in place from 1 October could lead to judges in England and Wales more frequently ordering parties to disputes to try to resolve them out of court.’
OUT-LAW.com, 1st October 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Home Office ordered to pay over £203,995.24 in damages to Nigerian man – EIN Blog
‘Adegboyega v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 2365 (KB) (15 September 2024). In Mr Adegboyega’s case, the SSHD was ordered to pay over £203,995.24 in damages. A Nigerian national, Mr Adegboyega was unlawfully detained at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre for 88 days in 2017 despite having the right to remain in the UK as the spouse of an EEA national.’
EIN Blog, 30th September 2024
Source: www.ein.org.uk
Argument with neighbour over dog leads to formal warning for magistrate – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A magistrate who referred to her position on the bench when telling her neighbour their dog could be destroyed during a “heated dispute” has been issued with a formal warning for misusing her judicial status.’
Law Society's Gazette, 1st October 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Council left family in B&B accommodation for a year more than maximum allowed period: Ombudsman – Local Government Lawyer
‘Birmingham City Council placed a family in bed and breakfast accommodation for 58 weeks, one year more than the maximum time such accommodation can be used for homeless applicants with family commitments, the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has found.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th September 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Ombudsman rejects complaint in case where complainant alleged she had lost £150k+ due to handling of planning applications – Local Government Lawyer
‘A woman who complained to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman about a planning dispute she claims cost her £150,000 has been told the Ombudsman cannot investigate her complaint.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th September 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Ministry issues call for evidence on access to justice and Aarhus Convention – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has issued a call for evidence seeking views on options to bring the UK’s policies into compliance with its obligation under the access to justice provision of the Aarhus Convention.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st October 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Judge says taxpayers’ cash ‘wasted’ on housing row – BBC News
‘A stand-off between a council and a developer over a £12,000 bill could ultimately cost city taxpayers hundreds of thousands of pounds.’
BBC News, 2nd October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Property boss jailed over sale of ‘unsafe’ flats – BBC News
‘A property developer who put “lives at risk” by falsifying building work documents and selling “unsafe” flats has been jailed.’
BBC News, 2nd October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prison education failing young offenders – Ofsted – BBC News
‘The standard of education received by children in young offender institutions (YOIs) in England and Wales is in rapid decline, according to a report.’
BBC news, 2nd October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
