UK Law Weekly

A fatal crash on a patch of black ice could perhaps have been prevented but were the police negligent? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

When a claim for asylum was denied, the courts were asked to consider whether the Home Secretary had given sufficient thought to the best interests of the children. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

A landfill has been emitting noxious gases and so a local resident decided to bring a judicial review claim against the regulator but was this the correct legal action to take? “Suitable alternative remedies in JR: focusing on the claimant’s objectives” by Gabriel Tan https://administrativecourtblog.wordpress.com/2024/10/16/suitable-alternative-remedies-in-jr-focusing-on-the-claimants-objectives/...

A multi-billion Euro agreement was left in the balance after Russia invaded Ukraine and sanctions were imposed. The Supreme Court was left to decide whether English courts had jurisdiction to impose an injunction that would halt proceedings in Russia. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

Do football referees have a contract of employment as far as the law is concerned? We discuss that question and proposed changes to employment law. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

Controversial 'fire-and-rehire' practices were discussed by the Supreme Court and we look at Labour's proposals on this matter. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe https://uklawweekly.gumroad.com/ Music from bensound.com

What should happen when there is a statutory requirement but Parliament has failed to state what the consequences of failing to meet that requirement are? In this episode we follow the Supreme Court as they attempt to fill in the gaps. https://uklawweekly.gumroad.com/ https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

Temporary Exclusion Orders are designed to protect the UK from the threat of terrorism but what rights does a person subject to such an order have to see the evidence against them? Civil rights under the ECHR and anti-terrorism measures: QX v Secretary of State for the Home Department by Lewis Graham - https://administrativecourtblog.wordpress.com/2024/08/05/civil-rights-under-the-echr-and-anti-te...

In this corporation tax case, one company disputed with HMRC whether a management expense was revenue expenditure or capital expenditure. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

A flight being cancelled is the worst nightmare for any holidaymaker. In this case, the Supreme Court addresses the compensation available for those affected. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

What requirements does a contract have to meet in order for it to be considered a construction contract? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

What sort of responsibility do sewerage undertakers have for foul water discharges? This hot-button topic during the election campaign comes to the Supreme Court as the Justices decide a civil case brought by the Manchester Ship Canal Company. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

A defamation claim against the Home Secretary was thrown out for abuse of process but under what circumstances should a person be able to protect their reputation? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

An Environmental Impact Assessment is required for certain development projects but just how far and wide should such an inquiry go? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

If a malicious falsehood is published, can damages be recovered for injury to feelings even if no financial loss was suffered? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

When can an act of God allow a party to unilaterally suspend a contract? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

In this episode we examine the nature of the corporate veil in the context of trade mark infringements. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

When millions of pounds worth of silver was salvaged from a ship that was sunk in World War II, the Supreme Court was asked about the rights of the original owner. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

Japanese knotweed is the stuff of nightmares for homeowners. In this case, a claimant tries to hold the council to account for failing to address the issue. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

A shipping case prompts questions about what role appeal courts should play when making a decision. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

How many years does a person’s immigration status have to be in limbo before they are granted leave to remain? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

If an employer fires an employee for going on strike then they can sue for unfair dismissal but what about if the employer simply disciplines the worker and does not actually fire them? In this episode we explore this possible gap in the legal protections available. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

Two motor car accidents prompt the courts to examine how compensation for whiplash and non-whiplash injuries should be assessed. We then go on to discuss some of the criticisms of the Civil Liability Act 2018. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

This week on the podcast we look at two cases concerning the European Arrest Warrant and consider how it can achieve justice while also protecting the rights of the individual. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

Did Amazon's website in the U.S. breach the UK's trade mark law by advertising goods for sale that could be delivered to the UK? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com