BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted June 26th, 2026 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

A1 v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 807 (26 June 2026)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Tate & Aonr, R (On the Application Of) v Director of Public Prosecutions [2026] EWHC 1600 (Admin) (26 June 2026)

Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care v The General Dental Council & Anor [2026] EWHC 1603 (Admin) (26 June 2026)

Wild Justice & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (No.2) [2026] EWHC 1573 (Admin) (26 June 2026)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Musst Holdings Ltd v Astra Asset Management UK Ltd & Anor (Costs as Damages) [2026] EWHC 1599 (Ch) (26 June 2026)

High Court (Family Division)

YZ, Re (Declaration of Parentage: BATUK: DNA Evidence) [2026] EWHC 1601 (Fam) (26 June 2026)

Bains v Arsalan & Anor [2026] EWHC 1597 (Fam) (23 June 2026)

HH v SS [2026] EWHC 1557 (Fam) (19 June 2026)

C (A Child), Re (Art. 13(B) – Return To Romania) [2026] EWHC 1569 (Fam) (18 June 2026)

Q, Re (Surrogacy: Legal Advice) [2026] EWHC 1538 (Fam) (18 June 2026)

FC v MC (Hague Convention 1980: Effect of Order in Requesting State) [2026] EWHC 1516 (Fam) (18 June 2026)

MA v FA & Ors (Findings of Fact: Rape, Stranding, and Abuse) [2026] EWHC 1514 (Fam) (18 June 2026)

XZ v YZ [2026] EWHC 1521 (Fam) (15 June 2026)

RA v LA (Art 13(b) 1980 Hague Convention) [2026] EWHC 1396 (Fam) (12 June 2026)

AB v CD [2026] EWHC 1474 (Fam) (03 June 2026)

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Fake GLP-1 jabs: no more advertising on the internet – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted June 26th, 2026 in news by sally

‘This short judgement follows an application for a website blocking order, or more accurately, an application to vary and extend an existing order made by Mellor J dated 2 October 2025. For the sake of clarity I will first summarise the earlier ruling made by Mellor J ([2026] EWHC 1094 (Ch)). The key takeaway from these two judgments is that this is the first time that the courts have used the website blocking system, which used to be aimed exclusively at copyright piracy, in the field of public health.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 25th June 2026

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Court rejects solicitor’s reasons for missing Dieselgate claim cut-off – Legal Futures

Posted June 26th, 2026 in news by sally

‘A High Court master has refused to allow 5,000 Dieselgate claimants to go ahead after their law firm failed to serve their claim form before the cut-off date.’

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Legal Futures, 26th June 2026

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Teenage boy found not guilty of murdering Aria Thorpe, nine, in Somerset – The Guardian

Posted June 26th, 2026 in news by sally

‘A 16-year-old boy has been found not guilty of the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who died after being stabbed with a kitchen knife.’

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The Guardian, 25th June 2026

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted June 25th, 2026 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Wood & Anor v Fleming [2026] EWCA Civ 780 (25 June 2026)

Burger v Risk Solutions BG Ltd & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 804 (25 June 2026)

CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd & Ors v The Republic of India [2026] EWCA Civ 797 (24 June 2026)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Bornes, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 808 (25 June 2026)

Cooper, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 806 (25 June 2026)Froom, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 805 (12 June 2026)

Head, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 799 (11 June 2026)

Bailey v R. [2026] EWCA Crim 741 (11 June 2026)

Murfet, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 800 (10 June 2026)

Hopper, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 801 (10 June 2026)

Fynan, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 802 (09 June 2026)

Ogbeni, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 803 (09 June 2026)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Buza v Moldova [2026] EWHC 1584 (Admin) (25 June 2026)

EXR, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 1568 (Admin) (25 June 2026)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Stokes v Stokes & Anor [2026] EWHC 1576 (Ch) (25 June 2026)

Hasbro Consumer Products Licensing Ltd & Anor v Cong Ty Tnhh Dau Tu Cong Nghe Va Dich Vu Sconnect Viet Nam (aka SConnect Co Ltd) & Ors [2026] EWHC 1546 (Ch) (25 June 2026)

Agoro & Ors v Adigun-Harris [2026] EWHC 1544 (Ch) (24 June 2026)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Bank of India v Firestar Diamond FZE & Ors [2026] EWHC 1565 (Comm) (23 June 2026)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Wimblett v Chief Constable of Lancashire Constabulary [2026] EWHC 1586 (KB) (25 June 2026)

Drabble & Anor v Bramhall [2026] EWHC 1588 (KB) (25 June 2026)

Balachandra (t/a Manor Dental Surgery) v NHS Commissioning Board (Costs) [2026] EWHC 1571 (KB) (23 June 2026)

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Abusers who inflict conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ people to face jail time under proposed new laws – The Independent

Posted June 25th, 2026 in news by sally

‘A landmark ban on abusive conversion therapy is set to be introduced in England and Wales, as perpetrators could face five year jail sentences and unlimited fines under proposed new laws.’

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The Independent, 25th June 2026

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Preston Davey review ‘should include second murdered baby’ – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2026 in news by sally

‘The same hospital that failed to raise the alarm about Preston Davey’s injuries before his death has been criticised in relation to another toddler who was also murdered by his father.’

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BBC News, 25th June 2026

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Woman who posed as sex worker to drug men admits manslaughter – The Independent

Posted June 25th, 2026 in news by sally

‘A woman who posed as a sex worker and drugged men unconscious to steal from them has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of two men.’

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The Independent, 24th June 2026

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Six jailed for life for ‘senseless’ murder of innocent woman – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2026 in news by sally

‘Six people have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of an innocent woman who was shot as part of a feud between rival drug gangs.’

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BBC News, 24th June 2026

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The wrong route? FAAs and commercial DB consolidation – Pensions Barrister

Posted June 25th, 2026 in news by sally

‘Paul Newman KC asks whether the use of flexible apportionment arrangements for commercial DB consolidation risks using the wrong statutory path for such a transaction.’

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Pensions Barrister, 25th June 2026

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Senior judge warns AI could compromise judicial independence – Legal Futures

Posted June 25th, 2026 in news by sally

‘A senior judge has warned that Big Tech has the power to ‘compromise judicial independence’ if the courts become dependent on a small number of AI systems.’

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Legal Futures, 25th June 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted June 24th, 2026 in law reports by michael

High Court (Administrative Court)

Barclays Bank UK PLC & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Financial Ombudsman Service Ltd [2026] EWHC 1555 (Admin) (24 June 2026)

Staniak v District Court of Lublin, Poland [2026] EWHC 1570 (Admin) (24 June 2026)

Bizeray, R (On the Application Of) v North London Magistrates’ Court [2026] EWHC 1564 (Admin) (23 June 2026)

High Court (Patents Court)

Warner Bros Discovery Inc & Ors v Nokia Corporation & Anor (Interim Payment Judgment) [2026] EWHC 1505 (Pat) (24 June 2026)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Lucas v Oranugo & Anor [2026] EWHC 1534 (KB) (23 June 2026)

Ignite International Brands UK Ltd & Anor v Inpero Ltd & Anor [2026] EWHC 1525 (KB) (19 June 2026)

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More than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed at ‘toxic’ Nottingham NHS trust, report finds – The Guardian

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A total of 444 women and 76 newborn babies suffered “potentially avoidable” outcomes because they received substandard treatment over 13 years from Nottingham University hospitals NHS trust (NUH), a damning report led by the childbirth expert Donna Ockenden has found.’

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The Guardian, 24th June 2026

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Recommendations on Makin Review: Final Report – Law & Religion UK

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘On 23 June 2026, the Church of England published the final report on the recommendations of the Makin Review and the work of the Task and Finish Group, extracts of which are reproduced below.’

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Law & Religion UK, 23rd June 2026

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Free Webinar: A panel discussion concerning the Fairer End to Relationships consultation – Financial Remedies Journal

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Join an expert panel chaired by HHJ Hess to discuss the Government’s proposals for reform of financial remedies, cohabitation and inheritance law. Date: Thursday 25th June 2026 Time: 5pm to 6pm’

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Financial Remedies Journal, 23rd June 2026

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Court of Appeal reinstates Legal Ombudsman finding against law firm – Legal Futures

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘The Court of Appeal has reinstated a Legal Ombudsman (LeO) decision that a law firm failed to adequately assess a client’s capacity and should pay her £15,700 in compensation.’

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Legal Futures, 24th June 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Judge refers KC for contempt hearing over closing speech – Legal Futures

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘The KC accused of not following court directions in his closing speech on behalf of a Palestine Action activist has been referred to a presiding judge to consider contempt proceedings.’

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Legal Futures, 23rd June 2026

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Eleana Kasoulide: The Internal Administrative Law of Designing Digital Public Services – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Digitalisation has become an inseparable aspect of delivering public services, inspiring conversations around the impacts of digitalisation on citizens and of what it means for states to transition into being e-governments. Despite these ongoing discussions a largely overlooked topic is the process by which digital public services are designed and delivered in the first place. This is surprising considering that the design process constitutes a significant area of administrative decision-making. It not only has ramifications for those relying on public services as most key decisions on the shape, scope, and substance of digital services rest within that process, but also for administration in an era of digital governance.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 24th June 2026

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The New Data Protection Complaints Regime – Local Government Lawyer

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘From … Friday, 19 June 2026, organisations can no longer rely on complaints going straight to the ICO. The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces a new regime requiring them to receive, investigate and resolve data protection complaints themselves. Maggie Burns and Charlotte Smith explain what you need to know.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd June 2026

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Tate brothers seek judicial review of decision not to tell them accusers’ names – The Guardian

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘On Tuesday [23rd June], the Tates’ lawyers sought a judicial review of the CPS’s decision, claiming that the unprecedented withholding of the women’s identities prejudiced the brothers’ ability to defend themselves and breached their human rights.’

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The Guardian, 23rd June 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com