‘The UK government has set out plans to increase transparency over the recommendations made by UK public inquiries, in a move one expert said will improve the effectiveness of those inquiries in future.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th March 2025
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The High Court has handed down its judgment in Chief Constable of Humberside Police v Kelly Morgan [2024] EWHC 2859 (Admin). This is a significant human rights case which concerns whether the Crown Court has the power to suspend orders made by the lower court pending an ongoing appeal.The human rights arguments related to the closure order regime. Such orders are made by magistrates’ courts (pursuant to s.80 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014). The High Court described the orders as “draconian” because closure orders can exclude people from their own home.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 10th March 2025
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘Croydon Council has agreed to make reasonable adjustments for visually impaired people at future elections, after settling a legal challenge.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th March 2025
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A solicitor cannot base a victimisation claim against her law firm at the employment tribunal on it reporting her to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), a judge has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 11th March 2025
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘An updated Arbitration Act not only “safeguards the UK’s reputation for excellence”, but also reinforces its international credentials. With a wary eye on the competition, practitioners welcome the act’s clarity.’
Law Society's Gazette, 10th March 2025
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘There is no evidence to suggest that pre-recorded video evidence from complainants and witnesses in sexual offence trials reduces jury conviction rates, the Ministry of Justice said yesterday.’
Law Society's Gazette, 11th March 2025
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A 16th-century Madonna and Child painting disappeared without a trace after it was stolen from a museum in northern Italy more than half a century ago. Now, having surfaced in Britain, it is in the possession of a woman in Norfolk, who is refusing to return it – even though it is listed on police stolen art databases.’
The Guardian, 10th March 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A secondary school teacher has been banned from the profession after having an inappropriate relationship with a pupil.’
BBC News, 11th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The body advising judges on criminal sentences has hit back at the justice secretary’s call for it to scrap new guidance on sentencing offenders from ethnic monitories.’
BBC News, 10th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood is set for a confrontation with the Sentencing Council later this week after they wrote to her warning her against “dictating” to judges over new measures which she fears will create a “two tier” legal system.’
The Independent, 10th March 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Police have admitted acting unlawfully in arresting a trainee Baptist minister who called out “Who elected him?” at a local proclamation of the accession of King Charles III.’
The Guardian, 11th March 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Industrial poultry farms face tough new regulations around the disposal of chicken manure after a judge ruled it can be classified as waste and requires a detailed and transparent plan to dispose of it without damaging the environment.’
The Guardian, 11th March 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
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