‘A man with a history of violence against former partners has been jailed for life for murdering his fiancee.’

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BBC News, 9th November 2026

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‘Workers in music, film, TV and theatre may not feel they can speak up about abuse, but the authority I lead is able to help them.’

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The Guardian, 10th November 2026

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‘A man has been jailed for sending the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch emails threatening to shoot her dead.’

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BBC News, 9th November 2026

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‘A barrister who tweeted support for proscribed terrorist group Hezbollah has been cleared of misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal.’

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Legal Futures, 10th November 2026

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‘A former police detective who stole more than £85,000 from her own force while working in a team that investigated high-level drugs gangs has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 9th November 2026

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‘A Reform party councillor who claimed racist comments about Nigerians were no more than a “bit of fun” has been handed a community order for posting grossly offensive material.’

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The Guardian, 9th November 2026

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‘Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison, after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.’

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BBC News, 9th November 2026

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‘The Lynx UK Trust (LUKT) wants to bring the lynx back to England. The lynx is a native wild cat that has been extinct in the UK for more than 1,300 years. In 2022, LUKT sought a licence from Natural England under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (WCA) to release three lynx into Kielder Forest as a trial. Natural England declined to assess the application. Its reason was that releasing lynx would be unlawful under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (DWAA). The lynx is listed as a “dangerous wild animal,” pursuant to s.7(4) and Schedule 1 to the DWAA.’

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Landmark Chambers, 2nd November 2026

Source: www.landmarkchambers.co.uk

‘In episode 3 of the Hailsham Chambers Medical Law Group Podcast – “Some of This is Law” – Julian Picton KC and Nicholas Peacock discuss claims arising from death under the LRMPA 1934 and FAA 1976, including the recent High Court decisions in Burgess v Sikorski [2026] EWHC 1245 (KB), Roberts v Ford Motor Co Ltd [2026] EWHC 1787 (KB) and Ritchie v The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust [2026] EWCC 50. Side notes on the songs Nick has inherited and will pass on. With special thanks to Jamie Harley for production.’

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Hailsham Chambers, 1st November 2026

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‘A webinar recording of the President of the Family Division launching new guidance and materials for short notice applications in public law family cases can now be viewed online.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 6th November 2026

Source: www.judiciary.uk

‘[M]y aim this morning is to try to offer a practical framework for your ongoing work as expert witnesses. I shall begin by discussing the recommendations of The Civil Justice Council in its report published last week on the “Use of AI for Preparing Court Documents”. The Civil Justice Council, as many of you will know, is an advisory public body that reviews civil justice and makes recommendations designed to improve the system. I was co-chair of the working group that produced that report. I shall then identify sensible uses of AI within the expert process, highlight briefly some significant risks, and conclude with some suggested practical safeguards that experts may wish to adopt.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 6th November 2026

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‘In September 2026, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) issued new judicial guidance on disputes involving artificial intelligence. Among the issues addressed is a fundamental question for product liability: when should AI itself be treated as a product? China has drawn a relatively clear boundary, keeping product liability connected to AI embodied in physical products rather than standalone AI services. The development is particularly timely for the UK, where the Law Commission is reviewing the UK product liability regime under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (CPA), including its treatment of digital products and emerging technologies. The EU has already taken a different route by expressly bringing software within its revised product liability regime. These contrasting approaches provide a useful lens through which to consider the choices now facing the UK Law Commission.’

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City Law Forum, 7th November 2026

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‘Graeme Bentley examines a recent decision on post-adoption contact, and what it tells us about the courts’ continuing approach to contact orders where prospective adopters remain opposed.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 6th November 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

‘The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has made remediation contribution orders (RCOs) totalling £46.5m against five companies involved in the construction of seven high-rise residential buildings that later required remediation works for unsafe materials.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 6th November 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

‘A report by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (NFJO) has warned that the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the judiciary must strengthen the governance of AI use in courts, to ensure that both litigants and the system are protected. The report observes that the Government and court service are increasingly delegating digital and AI-mediated justice services to private providers, from digital legal information and dispute resolution tools to systems used within justice agencies.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th November 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

‘A High Court judge has ruled that a 12-year-old child is not being deprived of his liberty, in a case where the purpose of the restrictive measures to which he is subject is to “enable and protect” him.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th November 2026

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‘Excepted charities: registration […] Places of Worship Renewal Fund: Expressions of Interest […] “Church of England website transformed”… […] Parochial Fees 2027 […] Quick links’

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Law & Religion UK, 8th November 2026

Source: lawandreligionuk.com

‘The UK Practice Toolkit on Climate, Disasters and Protection Claims is a practical, step-by-step guide for UK immigration and human rights practitioners. Edited by Yumna Kamel (Earth Refuge) and Olivia Clark (Refugee Legal Support), the Toolkit brings together contributions from lawyers, academics and policy experts across the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, the Refugee Law Initiative at the University of London, Qore Legal and Garden Court Chambers, as well as independent practitioners and consultants. It is designed to help lawyers identify where climate change and disasters are already relevant to the cases in front of them, and to weave those factors into existing asylum, protection and human rights arguments.’

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Refugee Legal Support, 13th October 2026

Source: refugeelegalsupport.org

‘Barrister Adam Pipe takes an in-depth look at the Government’s response to the consultation on A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, outlining the proposed Earned Settlement framework and its implications for migrants seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).’

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EIN Blog, 6th November 2026

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‘[2026] 3 FRJ 194. This article considers recent authorities which suggest that forcing a sale of the family company may increasingly be contemplated by the court.’

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Financial Remedies Journal, 9th November 2026

Source: financialremediesjournal.com