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E-Visas – The Big Switch – EIN Blog

Posted October 9th, 2024 in documents, government departments, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘Millions are being invited to switch from physical immigration documents to E-Visas in an attempt to modernise and introduce the digital immigration system to the UK. From 17 February 2024 the Home Office began sending emails to all those with physical immigration documents called Biometric Resident Permits (BRPs), inviting them to create a UK Visa and Immigration Account to access their E-Visas. The E-Visas are digital proof of their immigration status.’

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EIN Blog, 8th October 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

No misconduct by Rooney lawyers, judge rules – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in barristers, costs, defamation, news, professional conduct, sport by sally

‘Coleen Rooney’s lawyers did not commit misconduct, a judge has ruled, after Rebekah Vardy accused her of “deliberately” understating her legal costs during the 2022 Wagatha libel trial.’

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BBC News, 8th October 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

UK immigration laws ‘cannot be uncoupled from racism’, say minority ethnic MPs – The Guardian

Posted October 9th, 2024 in bills, colonies, compensation, government departments, immigration, news, parliament, racism by sally

‘Twenty-five black, Asian and minority ethnic MPs have written to the home secretary telling her that the framing of Britain’s immigration legislation “cannot be uncoupled from racism and the exclusion of people of colour”.’

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The Guardian, 8th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

The future of restructuring plans is being shaped by emerging case law – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 9th, 2024 in appeals, company law, landlord & tenant, news by sally

‘The use of restructuring plans over the past year shows that they remain an important part of the restructuring toolkit in the UK – and, as companies continue to face economic challenges, we expect they will continue to be an option for businesses in the next 12 months too.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th October 2024

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UK advertising watchdog cracks down on misleading broadband price ads – The Guardian

Posted October 9th, 2024 in advertising, codes of practice, consumer protection, news, ombudsmen, telecommunications by sally

‘The UK advertising watchdog has cracked down on marketing campaigns by telecoms companies including BT, EE, Virgin Media and O2 for misleading consumers about price rises added to their bills during their contracts.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Law Commission launches consultation on “out of date” disabled children’s social care law – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 9th, 2024 in children, consultations, disabled persons, Law Commission, local government, news, social services by sally

‘The Law Commission has today (8 October) published a consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law, as part of a review to ensure it is fairer, simpler and more up to date.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th October 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Wild camping legal challenge goes to Supreme Court – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in appeals, commons, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘A long-running legal challenge over the right to wild camp on Dartmoor is being heard at the Supreme Court in London.’

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BBC News, 8th October 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man, 81, sentenced after city centre protests – BBC News

Posted October 7th, 2024 in assault, demonstrations, immigration, news, public order, sentencing, suspended sentences, violent disorder by michael

‘An 81-year-old man who stamped on another man who was being arrested during protests in Nottingham city centre has been sentenced.’

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BBC News, 7th October 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Indecent assault GP jailed for 22 years – BBC News

Posted October 7th, 2024 in abuse of position of trust, doctors, imprisonment, news, professional conduct, sentencing, sexual offences by michael

‘A GP who indecently assaulted women as he carried out routine medical examinations on them has been jailed for 22 years.’

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BBC News, 7th October 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Verdict reached in Man City’s first legal case with Premier League – latest news – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 7th, 2024 in competition, damages, loans, news, shareholders, sport by michael

‘Manchester City are claiming victory in their landmark legal battle with the Premier League over the associated-party transaction (APT) rules that govern commercial spending by state and multi-club ownerships.’

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Daily Telegraph, 7th October 2024

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Section 21 and Gas Safety Certificates – what’s in a name? – Nearly Legal

Posted October 7th, 2024 in housing, landlord & tenant, news, repossession by michael

‘This might be an issue with a limited life span, if the Renters’ Rights Bill comes into force in the first half of next year, as seems possible, but for now the vexed issue of gas safety certificates and the validity of section 21 notices rumbles on. The issue in this case was whether the GSCs served by the landlord were valid under Regulation 36(3)(c) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. There is also an address to the issue of whether a landlord needs to serve a GSC within 12 months of the previous inspection. Usual caveats apply – first instance County Court District Judge decision so not binding or precedent.’

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Nearly Legal, 6th October 2024

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Council at fault in consideration of best interests of elderly woman, Ombudsman finds – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 7th, 2024 in care homes, deprivation of liberty safeguards, elderly, families, local government, news, ombudsmen by michael

‘The woman behind the complaint, Ms Y, complained that professionals failed to understand her mother’s personality and wrongly determined she lacked capacity.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th October 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

High Court judge dismisses statutory challenge by town council over permission for 146-home scheme, saying he did not have power to extend time for service – Local Government Library

Posted October 7th, 2024 in civil procedure rules, housing, local government, news, planning, service, time limits by michael

‘A deputy High Court judge has dismissed a statutory review challenge brought by a town council over a planning inspector’s grant of permission for a 146-dwelling scheme, after finding that the court had no power to extend time for service of proceedings after they were served late by the claimant’s solicitors.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 4th October 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

GP admits attempted murder of mother’s partner with fake Covid jab – The Guardian

Posted October 7th, 2024 in attempted murder, coronavirus, doctors, families, news, poisoning, vaccination by michael

‘Thomas Kwan, 53, was on trial at Newcastle crown court and had initially denied attempted murder, but changed his plea after he heard the prosecution open the case against him.’

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The Guardian, 7th October 2024

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Deceased solicitor’s partner told to delete posts attacking executors – Legal Futures

Posted October 7th, 2024 in bereavement, executors, families, injunctions, internet, law firms, news, professional conduct, solicitors by michael

‘The High Court has ordered the partner of a leading Birmingham solicitor, who died at the end of last year, to remove social media posts accusing his executors, one of whom is a director of his law firm, of misconduct.’

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Legal Futures, 7th October 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

CA rejects public access barristers’ bid for outstanding fees – Legal Futures

Posted October 7th, 2024 in appeals, barristers, consumer protection, fees, news by michael

‘The Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by two public access barristers to be paid nearly £125,000 in fees after the lower courts found a key term in their retainers unfair.’

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Legal Futures, 4th October 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Reform plans private prosecution of men in Manchester Airport fight with police – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 7th, 2024 in airports, news, police, political parties, private prosecutions by michael

‘Reform UK is planning to launch a private prosecution of the men involved in the altercation with police at Manchester airport earlier this year.’

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Daily Telegraph, 7th October 2024

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Chris Packham ‘forced to pay £200,000 to pensioner’ after libel case – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 7th, 2024 in costs, damages, defamation, news by michael

‘Chris Packham has been forced to pay £200,000 to a pensioner and country sportsman he was accused of pursuing ‘vindictively” through the courts, it has been claimed.’

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Daily Telegraph, 5th October 2024

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

How new rules to protect the victims of text and email fraud will work – The Guardian

Posted October 7th, 2024 in compensation, criminal justice, electronic mail, fraud, news, telecommunications, victims by michael

‘As push payment fraud balloons, a scheme is coming into force to help those tricked by criminals’ increasingly sophisticated tactics.’

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The Guardian, 7th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Widower hopes for answers as surgeon inquests loom – BBC News

Posted October 7th, 2024 in bereavement, cancer, coroners, doctors, imprisonment, medical treatment, news, professional conduct, women by michael

‘Catherine Coyne’s death is one of 62 being investigated in inquests opening in Birmingham into deaths of Paterson’s patients.

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BBC News, 7th October 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk