Law reports
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Law Report
Immigration
The Court of Appeal held that the secretary of state’s initial decision withholding consent to the release of the applicant foreign criminal (L) on bail had been made on a rational basis, having had proper regard to the judge’s decision to the contrary.
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Mental health
Court of Appeal upheld the High Court’s ruling that it was not lawful for the defendant local social services authority to refuse to provide after-care services to the claimant, on the basis that the claimant had no need of such provision because he was able to fund it himself from ...
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Gambling
Supreme Court held dishonesty was not an additional legal element of cheating at gambling.
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Industrial relations
Queen’s Bench Division granted an injunction to restrain the defendant Communication Workers Union (CWU) from unlawfully calling strike action.
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Employment
The Supreme Court, in allowing an appeal against dismissal by the respondent Metropolitan Police Commissioner, held that a tribunal is not barred by the principle of judicial immunity.
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Council vicariously liable for abuse committed by foster parents
Lawyers will need to pay close attention to local authority contracts with independent fostering agencies.
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Press regulations
Divisional Court dismisses application for judicial review, arguing the defendant had not erred in its decision to grant recognition to the interested party, which regulated number of small or smaller publishers.
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Immigration guidance ruled unlawful
Court rules aspects of the defendant Secretary of State’s Adults at Risk in Immigration Detention guidance on the definition of torture were unlawful.
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Damages for breach of contract
Father loses damages claim after former partner faked consent for baby to receive IVF treatment.
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Environmental costs
High Court ruled the government’s interpretation of rules protecting people bringing environmental law cases against the government from ruinous costs bills requires further review.