Ecclesiastical court judgments – March – Law & Religion UK
‘Review of the ecclesiastical court judgments during March 2026’
Law & Religion UK, 31st March 2026
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
Family feud over textiles empire ends in court as son-in-law fails to seize £10m business – The Independent
‘A bitter family dispute over a £10m textiles empire has concluded in court, with a son-in-law losing his bid to claim ownership of the business from his late wife’s parents.’
The Independent, 1st April 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Rapper jailed after XL bully kills ex-partner’s mother – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for 10 years and three months after his XL bully dog mauled his ex-partner’s mother to death.’
BBC News, 31st March 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules – BBC News
‘The UK government is to change when police forces in England and Wales record non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs), in a bid to end the policing of “everyday arguments”.’
BBC News, 31st March 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Intentional homelessness and tenancies obtained by false statement – Local Government Lawyer
‘In Emilia Munemo v Wolverhampton City Council [2026] EWCA Civ 329 the Court of Appeal unanimously allowed the Council’s appeal holding that the Respondent, who had been evicted from her home because she had obtained it on the basis of her false statements, could as a consequence be considered to be intentionally homeless.’
Local Government Lawyer, 31st March 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Asylum hotels, overcrowding and the HMO rules – Local Government Lawyer
‘This is the first reported case to consider the complex interaction between the overcrowding rules in Part X of the Housing Act 1985 (“HA 1985”), the licencing regime for houses in multiple occupation (“HMOs”) as set out in Part II of the Housing Act 2004 (“HA 2004”) and the accommodation of destitute asylum-seeking families in hotels.
Local Government Lawyer, 1st April 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Sala compensation claim rejection highlights challenges in proving player value – OUT-LAW.com
‘A decision to reject a compensation claim by Cardiff City over the death of Emiliano Sala highlights the challenges of proving the full value of players to football clubs, according to experts.’
OUT-LAW.com, 31st March 2026
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Return to normality – Court of Appeal overturns Mazur ruling – Legal Futures
‘The Court of Appeal has overturned the decision in Mazur, holding that an unauthorised person can conduct litigation so long as they are under the supervision of an authorised lawyer.’
Legal Futures, 31st March 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
The Sentencing Act 2026 and its interplay with the Sentencing guidelines and the Bail Act 1976
‘The Sentencing Act 2026 (“the Act”) came into effect on 22 March 2026. This has led to significant amendments to the sentencing guidelines and The Bail Act 1976 (“the Bail Act”) that criminal practitioners should be aware of when advising and representing clients.’
St Philips Barristers, 31st March 2026
Source: st-philips.com
More alike than unlike? Comparing characteristics of violent and non-violent extremist offenders – Behavioural Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression
‘This study examined the characteristics differentiating violent from non-violent extremist offenders, focusing on established risk factors. The sample comprised 163 male offenders convicted of terrorism-related offences or extremist-motivated crimes within His Majesty’s Prison Service in England and Wales. Participants were categorised as violent or non-violent based on their index offence, with risk factors coded from ERG22+ reports and related file information. Results indicate that violent extremist offenders were more likely to have histories of previous violence, interpersonal difficulties and pro-violent attitudes, whereas non-violent offenders exhibited a higher prevalence of major mental disorders. Analyses by ideological subtype revealed distinct patterns: violent Islamist offenders were more likely to endorse violent attitudes, while non-violent counterparts showed increased mental health vulnerabilities; among right-wing extremists, violent offenders displayed elevated antisocial behaviour and prior violence. These findings underscore the complex interplay of behavioural histories, attitudes and psychological factors influencing violent extremist behaviour. The study highlights the importance of targeted, nuanced risk assessments and contributes to the limited literature directly comparing violent and non-violent extremist offenders. Understanding these distinctions within the legal context, where preparatory actions can also constitute offences, has important implications for risk management and intervention strategies.’
Behavioural Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression, 30th March 2026
Source: doi.org
Court of appeal says it cannot rule on which identical twin fathered a child – The Guardian
‘A woman who had sex with identical twins within four days of each other is unable to ensure one of them takes parental responsibility because it is “not possible” to know which is the father, the court of appeal has said.’
The Guardian, 30th March 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
LLC Eurochem North-West-2 v Tecnimont S.P.A and another [2026] EWCA Civ 5 – 3PB
‘The Court of Appeal dismissed the appellant’s appeal and confirmed that the Court had jurisdiction under section 42 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the ‘1996 Act’) to make an order enforcing a tribunal’s peremptory orders granting interim anti-suit relief, including relief requiring the withdrawal of foreign proceedings brought in breach of a London-seated arbitration agreement and relief directed at foreign “anti-arbitration” proceedings.’
3PB, 5th March 2026
Source: www.3pb.co.uk
Fettering Discretion: The Non-Abdicable Power Test – Administrative Court Blog
‘The High Court (Eyre J) has held that the adoption of a fixed rule by the Home Secretary that she would only issue eVisas, and not physical documents, as proof of immigration status does not constitute an unlawful fettering of discretion.’
Administrative Court Blog, 30th March 2026
The Vice Chancellor and the Cake Maker – Part 2 – The Transparency Project
‘This is an update on the post we wrote on 18 March about family court and defamation proceedings relating to a high profile couple, Professor James Tooley and Ms Cynthia Tooley/Stroud MBE.’
The Transparency Project, 30th March 2026
Source: transparencyproject.org.uk
Does the Open Justice Principle apply in the Court of Protection? – The Transparency Project
‘Earlier this week, the Court of Appeal heard an argument that the Open Justice Principle does not apply to the Court of Protection (CoP) and that an “urban myth” had wrongly grown that any attempt to restrict public access to CoP proceedings was “a derogation from open justice”.’
The Transparency Project, 27th March 2026
Source: transparencyproject.org.uk
County council defends High Court challenge to road charging scheme – Local Government Lawyer
‘A campaign group that opposes traffic reduction measures in Oxford has failed in a bid to judicially review Oxfordshire County Council’s decision to install charging points for the use of certain roads.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th March 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
MoJ to relax legal aid rules on remote consultations and office hours – Legal Futures
‘The government is relaxing rules that control the amount of remote client consultations civil legal aid providers can offer, as well as their office opening times.’
Legal Futures, 30th March 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Barrister self-reports to BSB after citing fake cases in skeleton – Legal Futures
‘A barrister has reported herself to the Bar Standards Board (BSB) after submitting authorities hallucinated by artificial intelligence (AI) to the High Court.’
Legal Futures, 30th March 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Government’s proposal puts magistrates’ courts at ‘high risk’ Bar Council warns as backlog reaches record high – Bar Council
‘The Bar Council has warned the government against its plans to push cases into the magistrates’ courts as new data shows that its backlog has reached a record high.’
Bar Council, 27th March 2026
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Middle East conflict: force majeure and commercial implications in English law – OUT-LAW.com
‘The ongoing hostilities in the Middle East, set against a volatile global energy market and the resulting disruption to oil production, transport and pricing, have brought into sharp focus a number of complex legal issues relevant to English law governed by international supply contracts.’
OUT-LAW.com, 27th March 2026
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
