HMLR has updated PG19 (notices and restrictions). Section 2.6.2 has been updated to confirm that HMLR does not require additional documents to be uploaded with a UN1 application, and where documents uploaded are superfluous they will not be retained by HMLR. This is important because a UN1 application protects the confidentiality of the interest. Part …
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HMLR has made a number of changes to PG50 (requisition and cancellation procedures). This is an important PG for practitioners as it gives advice on how to avoid requests for information (requisitions) on applications and HMLR procedures where they do need to be raised, including the way HMLR applies rule 16(2) of the Land Registration …
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HMLR has updated section 8 of PG67 (evidence of identity) to reflect the addition of section C within form ID1 and ID2. Section C allows for a person’s ID to be verified digitally in line with the HM Land Registry digital identity standard. Section 8.6 has been amended to clarify that any evidence of the …
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The SC has heard an important case which considers the Etridge principles that all property practitioners should read. The press summary is as follows: ‘Background to the Appeal In 2011 the appellant commenced a relationship at a point in her life when she was emotionally vulnerable but financially independent as the sole owner of her …
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Sixteen years after pleading guilty to theft and firearm offences, D appealed his conviction on the basis of fresh evidence. He sought permission to call two witnesses with that fresh evidence. The evidence concerned alleged police corruption during the trial and of entrapment which had been withheld by the prosecution. D said the fresh evidence …
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A reminder for practitioners that amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 came into effect on 7 April. The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2025 include: Clarifying the procedure on an application for a court order requiring a bank to allow a party to a criminal case to inspect and copy bank records (see s7 Bankers’ …
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Practitioners are reminded that the new corporate criminal offence that will hold large organisations to account if they profit from fraud comes into force on 1 September 2025. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) created a new corporate criminal offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’. Under the legislation, an organisation will be …
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‘This was an exceptionally, if not uniquely, difficult sentencing exercise. Having presided over the trial, the judge was in a far better position than this court to balance the various features and reach a just conclusion. That does not, of course, mean that his decision is inviolate. The principles are not in doubt.’ So said …
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The EAT has heard an interesting case involving the definition of ‘disability’. The case summary is as follows: ‘Disability discrimination (12) The claimant has diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He brought claims of disability discrimination against the respondent. At a preliminary hearing, the Employment Judge determined that he …
The EAT has heard an appeal in which it is considered whether it was just and equitable to extend time. The case summary is as follows: ‘Practice and procedure At a preliminary hearing listed to deal with time limits, an employment judge held that the claimant’s claim of unfair dismissal was out of time because, …
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