The new offence of ‘controlling or coercive behaviour’
From 29 December 2015, a person who repeatedly controls or coerces another in the context of a domestic relationship may […]
Blurred lines? Deportation of EU citizens under the EEA regulations
Case summary: Secretary of State for the Home Department v Jacek Straszewski and Darius Kersys [2015] EWCA Civ 1245 [Disclaimer: I […]
No human rights claims in EEA appeals without Home Office approval, says Court of Appeal
Case summary: TY (Sri Lanka) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2015] EWCA Civ 1233 The Court of Appeal […]
The Consumer Rights Act 2015: implications for property law
On 26 March 2015, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (‘the Act’) received Royal Assent. The main provisions of the Act come […]
How events in Geneva could re-define the future of business
From 6 till 10 July, government officials and a range of other participants will gather in the Palais des Nations, […]
Supreme Court rules on ‘social cleansing’ case
The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that controversial out-of-borough housing placements for homeless persons may be unlawful where decision makers fail to follow statutory […]
The Modern Slavery Act 2015: analysis
Much fanfare greeted the passage of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (‘MSA 2015’), hailed by the government as an “historic […]
The battle of Balcombe: legal challenge to fracking dismissed
[This article first appeared in the Nottingham Law Society’s February 2015 Bulletin. I’ve re-posted it here for reference.] Hydraulic fracturing, (or […]
7 tips for the BBC investigation into Clarkson’s ‘punch’
He attracts adoration and loathing in roughly equal measure. Jeremy Clarkson’s suspension from Top Gear after allegations that he punched […]
Are you worthy… (of relief)?
Case note: Home Group Ltd v Marie Matrejek [2015] EWHC 441 (QB) The 3-stage approach to an application for relief […]