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News
Law Society raises concerns over Malaysian Sedition Act
The Law Society has expressed concern over Malaysia’s continuing use of the 1948 Sedition Act. The act, which was made law during the British colonial era, criminalises speech uttered ‘to excite disaffection’ against the government. The act has been used to intimidate and silence political opponents including lawyers. The Act ...
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Analysis
JE v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWCA Civ 192
Court of Appeal rules on limits of power under CPR 52.9A to limit costs of appeals in proceedings where recovery is normally restricted.
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Ultimate Products Ltd v Wooley [2014] EWHC 2706 (Ch)
Court applied three-stage test in Denton when considering an application for relief from sanctions, and held failure to serve notice of new CFA was not a serious breach.
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Analysis
Wagenaar v Weekend Travel Ltd and Serradj [2014] EWCA Civ 1105
Court of Appeal’s first interpretation of QOCS provisions, including whether the QOCS regime was a valid one and if QOCS applies to Part 20 proceedings between a defendant and a third party.
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Kellie & Kellie v Wheatley & Lloyd Architects Ltd [2014] EWHC 2866 (TCC)
Reviews the law relating to conduct and costs; the power to award indemnity costs; and the effect of an order for indemnity costs on a costs budget.
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Burrett v Mencap Ltd [2014] EW Misc B50 (CC)
A hearing to determine the costs consequences of a variation to a Part 36 offer.
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Analysis
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust v LM
An application was made by the NHS Trust for a declaration that it would be lawful to withhold a blood transfusion from LM, a gravely ill 63-year-old female Jehovah’s Witness.
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Analysis
Nugent v Nugent
All content provided by LexisNexis. TopicsLand registration – Notice – Unilateral notice Alternative Citations[2013] EWHC 4095 (Ch) Hearing Date20 December 2013 CourtChancery Division JudgeMr Justice Morgan RepresentationMichael Jefferis (instructed by Stephen Gisby & Co) for the claimant. Christopher McNall (instructed by Kirwans) for the defendant. AbstractLand registration – Notice. The ...
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NewsLaw Society publishes new practice note on international aspects of mental capacity
The new practice note deals with some of the issues that may arise in private international law when an individual living or owning property abroad loses mental capacity
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Human rights update now online for August 2014
Our updates include news about the Law Society’s human rights activities, volunteering and job opportunities, events and training. If you would like to receive our free updates please email sarah.j.smith@lawsociety.org.uk
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AnalysisSpotlight: Co-operative Bank plc v Phillips
The High Court has considered the circumstances in which possession proceedings commenced by a lender will be considered collateral to its powers.
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Human rights update now online for September 2014
Our updates include news about the Law Society’s human rights activities, volunteering and job opportunities, events and training. If you would like to receive our free updates please email sarah.j.smith@lawsociety.org.uk
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Human rights update now available for October 2014
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Law Society responds to Cameron’s call to scrap Human Rights Act
The Law Society stands by its initial response to the proposed bill of rights in 2011: the Human Rights Act should be retained, not replaced. The Conservative’s suggested bill of rights would be an unnecessary duplication and complication in the protection of human rights. The Human Rights Act already provides ...
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News
Law Society provides evidence to investigatory powers review
In providing evidence to the investigatory powers review, the Law Society has called for a revision and clarification of the UK’s regulatory framework for investigatory powers. The evidence focused on the following key points: need for greater clarity need for proportionality respect for privacy the changing nature of technology ...
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NewsLaw Society reiterates concerns over Human Rights Act
In light of the proposals set out of by the Conservatives today, the Law Society reiterates its position in defence of the Human Rights Act. The Law Society stands by its initial response to the proposed bill of rights in 2011: the Human Rights Act should be retained, not replaced. ...