BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted June 1st, 2026 in law reports by michael

High Court (Administrative Court)

Dixon, R (On the Application Of) v Boom Developments Ltd [2026] EWHC 1272 (Admin) (29 May 2026)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Nadason v Whiting Group Ltd & Ors [2026] EWHC 1288 (Ch) (29 May 2026)

Mirror Trading International (Pty) Ltd, In the Matter Of [2026] EWHC 1286 (Ch) (29 May 2026)

High Court (Family Division)

S, L & K, Re (Children: Habitual Residence, non-convention states: Jersey; summary return) [2026] EWHC 1296 (Fam) (29 May 2026)

D (Adoption: Notification of Husband and Relatives), Re [2026] EWHC 1289 (Fam) (13 May 2026)

A & B (Summary return: Inherent jurisdiction: Nigeria), Re [2026] EWHC 1274 (Fam) (13 May 2026)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Monk & Ors v Cape Intermediate Holdings Ltd & Anor [2026] EWHC 1273 (KB) (29 May 2026)

Alexander v HCA International Ltd & Anor [2026] EWHC 1284 (KB) (29 May 2026)

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The Weekly Round Up: Reform UK reported to the Equality Watchdog, Minority Foundations and Press Freedom in Strasbourg, and a Trial Date for Duterte – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted June 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘On Wednesday, a group of 27 MPs wrote to the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, calling for a formal investigation into Reform UK over alleged Islamophobia. The signatories – 26 Labour backbenchers, co-ordinated by Afzal Khan (Manchester Rusholme) – contend that the party has breached its obligations under the Equality Act 2010, and that it has no adequate internal process by which members can raise concerns. The letter points, among other things, to Nigel Farage’s criticism of a Ramadan event in Trafalgar Square. Reform UK rejects the complaint.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 1st June 2026

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No mandatory orders for unlawful exercises of statutory powers – Administrative Court Blog

Posted June 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘There has, in recent years, been an increasing number of public law judgments engaging with fundamental principles on the use of judicial review remedies, primarily the use of mandatory orders. … A judgment by the Court of Appeal (Elisabeth Laing, Lewis and Baker LJJ) handed down this week continues this trend and, as I shall argue, is of some significance. The case is R (Jimoh) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 643.’

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Administrative Court Blog, 29th May 2026

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Law and religion roundup – 31st May – Law & Religion UK

Posted June 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘New regulations under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which come into operation on 19 June 2026, require all organisations to handle data protection complaints expeditiously and to have a data protection policy in place.’

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Law & Religion UK, 31st May 2026

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Council abandons plans for Oxford Street pedestrianisation judicial review – Local Government Lawyer

Posted June 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘Westminster City Council’s newly appointed administration has said it will not pursue a judicial review over plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street after previously announcing a “legal fighting fund” to challenge the project.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 29th May 2026

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Solicitor fabricated disclosure letter “to save job” – Legal Futures

Posted June 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘A solicitor who fabricated and backdated a disclosure letter to make it appear that he had complied with a court deadline has been struck off.’

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Legal Futures, 1st June 2026

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The evolving standard: AI and professional negligence – Legal Futures

Posted June 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘Used well, [AI] can make work faster, cheaper and sometimes better. Used badly, it can produce confident mistakes, expose confidential material, or encourage professionals to rely on outputs they have not properly checked.’

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Legal Futures, 1st June 2026

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Stalker jailed for murdering ex-girlfriend – BBC News

Posted June 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘Yurii Muzyka, a Ukrainian national, was subject to a non-molestation order when he forced his way into 29-year-old Halyna Hoisan’s flat in Greenwich, south London, on 27 August last year.’

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BBC News, 29th May 2026

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Indian man awarded almost £30,000 after UK employer failed to provide work – The Guardian

Posted June 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘An Indian citizen who came to the UK to work as a care worker through the post-Brexit visa scheme has been awarded nearly £30,000 in a landmark case, because his employer failed to give him a single day of work for a year.’

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The Guardian, 31st May 2026

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SAS troops accused of war crimes not referred to police over morale fears, inquiry hears – BBC News

Posted June 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘The decision meant that military police did not learn for years of special forces concerns that the SAS was carrying out extra-judicial killings and submitting falsified reports.’

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BBC News, 29th May 2026

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Mum and son jailed for ramming driver after 13-mile chase – BBC News

Posted June 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘A mother-and-son duo have been jailed for a revenge attack that led to a driver being rammed into a tree.’

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BBC News, 29th May 2026

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Pair jailed over 139mph Manchester crash that killed man – The Guardian

Posted June 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘A driver and passenger who inhaled nitrous oxide while travelling at speeds of up to 139mph in a 30mph zone before a fatal collision have been jailed.’

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The Guardian, 29th May 2026

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Brothers accused of assaulting officer at Manchester airport will not face third trial – The Guardian

Posted June 1st, 2026 in news by michael

‘Two brothers who were accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester airport in 2024 will not face a third trial after prosecutors failed to provide evidence.’

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The Guardian, 29th May 2026

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 29th, 2026 in law reports by michael

High Court (Administrative Court)

Dixon, R (On the Application Of) v Boom Developments Ltd [2026] EWHC 1272 (Admin) (29 May 2026)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Langley & Anor v Langley & Anor [2026] EWHC 1279 (Ch) (28 May 2026)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Alexander v HCA International Ltd & Anor [2026] EWHC 1284 (KB) (29 May 2026)

Monk & Ors v Cape Intermediate Holdings Ltd & Anor [2026] EWHC 1273 (KB) (29 May 2026)

Source: www.bailii.org

Housing asylum seekers in former army barracks ruled unlawful for victims of torture – The Guardian

Posted May 29th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Shabana Mahmood’s plan to house more asylum seekers in former army barracks is facing a major hurdle after the high court ruled on Thursday [28 May] that a policy change forcing torture victims to share rooms was unlawful.’

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The Guardian, 29th May 2026

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Car crash victim wins £17k harassment payout after colleague compared her to Stephen Hawking – The Independent

Posted May 29th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A car crash victim has been awarded £17,280 in compensation after an employment tribunal ruled a colleague harassed her by comparing her to Stephen Hawking.’

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The Independent, 29th May 2026

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Law Pod UK New Episode – Expert Witnesses: What to Expect at Trial – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 29th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Emma-Louise Fenelon speaks to John Whitting KC about expert evidence at trial, which will be of interest to first-time and seasoned experts alike.’

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UK Human Rights Blob, 27th May 2026

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Canadian man allegedly linked to over 100 British deaths will not face justice in UK – The Independent

Posted May 29th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A Canadian man accused of selling lethal substances linked to the deaths of more than 100 British people will not face justice in the UK, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed.’

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The Independent, 29th May 2026

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AI will be used to estimate age of asylum seekers from next year – BBC News

Posted May 29th, 2026 in news by michael

‘An Artificial Intelligence (AI) age estimation tool that aims to detect adult migrants posing as children will be deployed at the UK’s borders next year.’

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BBC News, 29th May 2026

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Birmingham City Council fines itself £470,000 for breaking Clean Air Zone rules – The Independent

Posted May 29th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Birmingham City Council has paid more than £470,000 to itself in fines after its own vehicles have been breaking the council’s Clean Air Zone policy.’

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The Independent, 28th May 2026

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