New UK laws to stop repeat of P&O mass sackings scandal go before parliament – The Guardian

Posted October 10th, 2024 in bills, employment, news, ships by sally

‘Laws to ensure that the P&O Ferries mass sackings scandal can never recur will be laid before parliament this week as Labour clamps downs on poor working conditions at sea, with cruise and cargo ships also in its sights.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2024

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English water system singled out for criticism by UN special rapporteur – The Guardian

Posted October 10th, 2024 in human rights, news, pollution, United Nations, water by sally

‘The privatised English water system has been singled out for criticism by the UN special rapporteur on the human right to clean water.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2024

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Labour’s employment rights bill: what key changes will it bring? – The Guardian

Posted October 10th, 2024 in bills, consultations, employment, news by sally

‘Labour’s employment rights bill is the biggest step towards enacting one of its key election offers: to make sweeping changes to rights at work and improve pay. Here are the main details of the legislation, though much of it will take more than two years to consult on and implement.’

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The Guardian, 10th October 2024

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Costs orders following budgeting – two recent cases – 1 QMLR

Posted October 10th, 2024 in budgets, chambers articles, costs, news by sally

‘Two judgments recently handed down by Master Thornett illustrate the risk of adverse costs orders being made at Costs Management Conferences where parties fail to produce reasonable and proportionate costs budgets.’

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1 QMLR, 9th October 2024

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The Case for Overseas Constituencies – Oxford Human Rights Hub

Posted October 10th, 2024 in citizenship, domicile, elections, news, regulations, time limits by sally

‘The Elections Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022. Section 14, amending sections 1 and 2 of the Representation of the People Act 1985, removed the 15-year limit that had hitherto applied to electoral registration of British citizens who reside abroad. Following the commencement of the Representation of the People (Overseas Electors) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 on 16 January 2024, overseas voters were able to register to vote in July’s General Election; they did so either at the last address they were registered to vote before leaving or, for newly eligible voters, at the last address they were resident in the UK before emigrating. This post argues that the establishment of overseas constituencies in UK Parliamentary elections is a further desirable electoral reform.’

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Oxford Human Rights Hub, 9th October 2024

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High Court dismisses Judicial Review challenge to council housing allocation scheme – Local Government Lawyer

‘The High Court has dismissed a judicial review challenge to the London Borough of Enfield’s housing allocation scheme, after a claimant contended the scheme was unlawful both on a public law basis and that it breached the anti-discrimination provisions as set out in the ECHR and/or the Equality Act.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th October 2024

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Three-quarters of sexual violence survivors subjected to rape myths in court – The Guardian

‘Three-quarters of survivors of sexual violence are subjected to rape myths during cross-examination, such as being asked what they were wearing or if they were out for revenge, according to research.’

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The Guardian, 10th October 2024

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Council resists claim of indirect sex discrimination in homelessness judicial review – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 10th, 2024 in homelessness, judicial review, local government, London, news, sex discrimination by sally

‘The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has resisted a claim that a database of homeless applicants either needing or requesting a move to alternative accommodation, was a “waiting list” or means of delaying suitable accommodation being provided, and that it put women at a disadvantage.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th October 2024

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Ammanford school stabbing trial collapses as ‘compromised’ jury discharged – The Guardian

‘A jury that has been hearing the trial of a girl accused of stabbing two teachers and a fellow pupil at a school in south Wales has been discharged because of “a great irregularity”.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2024

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