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17 February 2017
Issue: 7734 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , In Court
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International law

R (on the application of Akarcay) v Chief Constable of the West Yorkshire Police [2017] EWHC 159 (Admin), [2017] All ER (D) 45 (Feb)

The Divisional Court dismissed the claimant’s application for judicial review of the defendant Chief Constable’s provision of material to counterparts in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (Northern Cyprus). The provision of the material had not amounted to an act of recognition by the United Kingdom of Northern Cyprus in breach of domestic law and co-operation other than under the Crime International Co-operation Act 2003 was permitted.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

Sackers recruits new associates

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne

Firm bolsters senior team with head of corporate and head of employment

NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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