Ombudsman recommends compensation in council tax dispute – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 6th, 2024 in compensation, council tax, local government, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘Slough Borough Council has been recommended by an ombudsman to pay £350 to local resident Mr X after taking him to court for unpaid council tax, despite having agreed to him paying by instalments.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 5th September 2024

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Justice for Grenfell deaths may not come this decade, warns former chief prosecutor – The Guardian

‘Justice for those responsible for the 72 deaths in the Grenfell Tower fire may not come until the end of this decade, a former chief prosecutor has warned, as survivors voiced growing fury over building firms’ “arrogant” refusal to admit wrongdoing.’

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The Guardian, 5th September 2024

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Payments for Windrush victims denied compensation – BBC News

Posted September 6th, 2024 in colonies, compensation, complaints, government departments, immigration, news by sally

‘More than £400,000 has been secured for victims of the Windrush scandal wrongly denied payment through the Home Office compensation scheme.’

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BBC News, 5th September 2024

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Private FDRs – what are they and are they really worth it? – Becket Chambers

Posted September 5th, 2024 in chambers articles, divorce, families, financial dispute resolution, news by sally

‘Any litigation involving your own family is undoubtedly very stressful. Add to the mix a long drawn out expensive process and the stress factors are compounded even more.’

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Becket Chambers, 30th August 2024

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Some aspects of the law of forfeiture – St Philips Chambers

Posted September 5th, 2024 in chambers articles, forfeiture, landlord & tenant, leases, local government, news by sally

‘This brief article, written by Christopher Buckingham, considers the law of forfeiture in the light of the recent High Court decision of The Tropical Zoo Limited v The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Hounslow [2024] EWHC 1240 (Ch).’

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St Philips Barristers, 15th August 2024

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Is cash king? The fundamental shift in retail banking, the FCA’s concerns and approach – Mountford Chambers

‘Fatima Jama explores the FCA’s new regulatory regime requiring banks and building societies designated by the Government to assess and fill gaps, or potential gaps, in cash access provision that significantly impact consumers and businesses.’ 

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Mountford Chambers, 5th August 2024

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Amber Valley Borough Council v Haytop Country Park Ltd [2024] UKUT 237 (LC) – No. 5 Barristers Chambers

‘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. Richard Kimblin KC appeared for the appellant Borough Council.’

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No. 5 Barristers Chambers, 30th August 2024

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Supreme Court hands down significant judgment on statutory interpretation and the “right to manage” regime – Landmark Chambers

‘Today [16 August], the Supreme Court has handed down a significant judgment in the second ever “leapfrog” appeal from the Upper Tribunal: A1 Properties (Sunderland) Ltd v Tudor Studios RTM Company Ltd [2024] UKSC 27. The appeal concerns an issue of statutory interpretation that frequently arises across all areas of the law: where a statute lays down a procedural framework for exercising a statutory right, but is silent as to the consequences of a failure to comply with that framework, how should the court ascertain what Parliament intended should follow from the non-compliance?’

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Landmark Chambers, 16th August 2024

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Financial Remedies – Non Matrimonial Property – 33 Bedford Row

‘Financial Remedies – Non Matrimonial Property.’

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33 Bedford Row, 2nd September 2024

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Travel & Aviation Bulletin – Summer 2024 – 3 Hare Court

Posted September 4th, 2024 in aircraft, chambers articles, damages, expert witnesses, holidays, negligence, news by sally

‘Welcome to the Summer 2024 issue of our Travel & Aviation Bulletin, edited by Christopher Loxton. Whether you’re mourning the end of your summer holidays, or longing for the start of them, we hope this latest issue will provide some welcomed insights relevant to travel and aviation practitioners alike. From the termination of package holidays, to the jurisdictional challenge in the proceedings concerning aircraft detained in Russia, to relief from sanctions and expert evidence, to the contributory negligence and the limits on damages under Montreal Convention, we hope there is something in here for everyone.’

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3 Hare Court, 21st August 2024

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Sophia Stapleton explores and explains orders made under Section 91(14): Protection from further applications under the Children Act 1989 – 2DRJ

Posted September 4th, 2024 in chambers articles, children, domestic violence, families, family courts, news by sally

‘A section 91(14) order is also sometimes known as a ‘barring order’, but this is misleading. Orders made under section 91(14) of the Children Act 1989 stop a named person from making any application under the Children Act 1989 without the court’s permission.’

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2DRJ, 3rd September 2024

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Council acknowledges “serious historic failings” which led to busway deaths – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 4th, 2024 in employment, health & safety, local government, news by sally

‘Cambridgeshire County Council is to plead guilty to two health and safety offences after the deaths of 3 people on a guided busway, admitting that it fell “far short” of meeting the highest standards of health and safety at work.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 3rd September 2024

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Waste company pays £100k to Nature Recovery Project after fire at site – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 4th, 2024 in enforcement, environmental protection, fire, local government, news, pollution, waste by sally

‘A West Midlands waste operator has paid £100,000 to a local wildlife project as an Enforcement Undertaking following a fire at one of its sites.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 3rd September 2024

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High Court Upholds Costs Orders Against Halton Borough Council Over Planning Inquiry – Local Government Lawyer

‘The High Court has upheld two costs orders against Halton Borough Council following the collapse of a planning inquiry due to the failure of the council’s expert witness to support its case.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 4th September 2024

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Employment tribunal orders justice secretary to pay court worker £27,000 – Law Society’s Gazette

‘A magistrates court’s administration officer has been awarded more than £27,000 after succeeding in her disability discrimination employment tribunal claim against the secretary of state for justice.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 3rd September 2024

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Bar Standards Board consults on revised proposals to promote equality, diversity and inclusion at the Bar – Bar Standards Board

Posted September 4th, 2024 in barristers, codes of practice, consultations, diversity, equality, news by sally

‘The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today launched a public consultation on new rules to promote equality, diversity and inclusion at the Bar. Despite improvements in diversity in recent years, there remain significant challenges for the Bar in promoting access to the profession, in retaining qualified practitioners and in addressing bullying, discrimination and harassment. The regulator is therefore asking for a further step change in the profession’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion.’

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Bar Standards Board, 3rd September 2024

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Prisoner found dead after inadequate welfare check – BBC News

Posted September 4th, 2024 in death in custody, news, ombudsmen, prisons by sally

‘A welfare check on the morning of a prisoner’s death “fell short” of the required standards, a report by the prison ombudsman has said.’

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BBC News, 3rd September 2024

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Man who murdered father-of-six jailed for life – BBC News

Posted September 4th, 2024 in assault, emergency services, imprisonment, murder, news, police, sentencing by sally

‘A man who murdered a father-of-six during a street fight has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 3rd September 2024

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Compensation claims over cruise norovirus outbreak – BBC News

Posted September 4th, 2024 in compensation, health, holidays, news by sally

‘A cruise operator is facing claims for refunds and compensation after hundreds of passengers were taken ill on board.’

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BBC News, 3rd September 2024

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Prison early release scheme to include some serious offenders, MoJ admits – The Guardian

‘Prisoners serving time for lesser crime following serious one will be eligible under plan to free up jail space, officials confirm.’

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The Guardian, 3rd September 2024

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