Rape advisor’s abuser jailed after 10-year fight for justice – BBC News

Posted July 4th, 2025 in news by michael

‘The government’s former rape adviser has said she is “incredibly relieved” her abuser has been imprisoned after a decade of campaigning for justice.’

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BBC News, 4th July 2025

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‘Graveyard spiral’: why Louisa Dunne cold case breakthrough may be a rare win – The Guardian

Posted July 4th, 2025 in news by michael

‘Fewer cold cases such as the 1967 murder of the Bristol woman Louisa Dunne are likely to be solved because of police budget cuts, “haphazard” investigations and loss of scientific knowhow, experts have warned.’

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The Guardian, 4th July 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 4th, 2025 in law reports by michael

Supreme Court

Standish v Standish [2025] UKSC 26 (02 July 2025)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

LZLabs GmbH & Ors v IBM UK Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 842 (04 July 2025)

Ellis, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2025] EWCA Civ 831 (03 July 2025)

Ahmad v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWCA Civ 829 (03 July 2025)

HMP, Re (Rev1) [2025] EWCA Civ 824 (01 July 2025)

Haworth & Ors v Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2025] EWCA Civ 822 (01 July 2025)

S, Re (Placement Order Contact) [2025] EWCA Civ 823 (01 July 2025)

Anwar v London Borough of Ealing Council [2025] EWCA Civ 813 (30 June 2025)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Budhia v R. [2025] EWCA Crim 818 (01 July 2025)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Baceanu v Court of Law Segarcea (Romania) [2025] EWHC 1686 (Admin) (04 July 2025)

Morley, R (On the Application Of) v Surrey Heath Borough Council & Anor [2025] EWHC 1678 (Admin) (03 July 2025)

Kwit v District Court In Krakow, Poland [2025] EWHC 1679 (Admin) (03 July 2025)

His Majesty’s Senior Coroner for West Yorkshire (Western District), Re [2025] EWHC 1672 (Admin) (03 July 2025)

Brown v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2025] EWHC 1642 (Admin) (03 July 2025)

AA, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Waltham Forest [2025] EWHC 1625 (Admin) (03 July 2025)

Szymankowski v Circuit Court in Konin, Poland [2025] EWHC 1635 (Admin) (03 July 2025)

Zeqaj v Republic of Albania [2025] EWHC 1670 (Admin) (02 July 2025)

Mohammed & Anor v Law Court of Arad, Romania & Anor [2025] EWHC 1671 (Admin) (02 July 2025)

AK, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWHC 1651 (Admin) (01 July 2025)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Ciddy Ltd v Natalia [2025] EWHC 1616 (Ch) (04 July 2025)

Matthews v BSN (SW) Property Ltd & Anor [2025] EWHC 1650 (Ch) (03 July 2025)

Walker v Somboonsarn [2025] EWHC 1643 (Ch) (03 July 2025)

Almeqham v Al-Sanea [2025] EWHC 1662 (Ch) (02 July 2025)

Armstrong v Temblett & Anor [2025] EWHC 1649 (Ch) (01 July 2025)

Hughes Family Property Co Ltd & Anor v Cotton & Ors [2025] EWHC 1636 (Ch) (01 July 2025)

Khatun v Hasan & Anor (Re Estate of Mr Monir Jaman Shaikh (Deceased)(Probate)) [2025] EWHC 1658 (Ch) (01 July 2025)

High Court (Family Division)

N (A Child), Re (Deprivation of Liberty Orders) [2025] EWHC 1690 (Fam) (03 July 2025)

C (A Child), Re (Appeal: Fact-Finding: Domestic Abuse) [2025] EWHC 1648 (Fam) (30 June 2025)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Chassy v Left Shift IT Ltd & Ors [2025] EWHC 1701 (KB) (04 July 2025)

Right Support Management Ltd v London Borough of Hillingdon [2025] EWHC 1680 (KB) (03 July 2025)

Ward v Rai (Rev1) [2025] EWHC 1681 (KB) (03 July 2025)

HM Attorney General for England And Wales v British Broadcasting Corporation [2025] EWHC 1669 (KB) (02 July 2025)

Topalsson GmbH v Rolls-Royce Motorcars Ltd & Anor (Rev1) [2025] EWHC 1584 (KB) (01 July 2025)

1st Option Consulting Services Ltd v Rutherford [2025] EWHC 1646 (KB) (30 June 2025)

High Court (Patents Court)

MediaTek, Inc & Ors v Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd & Anor [2025] EWHC 1689 (Pat) (04 July 2025)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Toppan Holdings Ltd & Anor v Augusta 2008 LLP [2025] EWHC 1691 (TCC) (04 July 2025)

Lime Technology Ltd v Liverpool City Council [2025] EWHC 1654 (TCC) (01 July 2025)

FD Technologies Plc v Inqdata Ltd [2025] EWHC 1677 (TCC) (27 June 2025)

Source: www.bailii.org

Parliament’s master bellringer hit with £100k court bill after tearing out neighbours’ gates – The Independent

Posted July 4th, 2025 in news by michael

‘Parliament’s master bellringer has been hit with a £100,000-plus court bill after tearing out the front gates of his banker neighbour’s £2m west London home during a neighbours’ fight.’

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The Independent, 4th July 2025

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Council pays domestic abuse victim £1,600 after leaving him homeless for weeks – The Independent

Posted July 4th, 2025 in news by michael

‘The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman said the man first asked the council for help in January, saying he could no longer live with relatives who were abusing him, and for a second time in February.’

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The Independent, 4th July 2025

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TfL faces legal action over licence delays for Uber and other private hire drivers – The Guardian

Posted July 4th, 2025 in news by michael

‘Transport for London is facing an “unprecedented” legal challenge from the union representing Uber and other minicab drivers over claims that delays in issuing licences have damaged their livelihoods.’

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The Guardian, 4th July 2025

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Rollout of eVisas ‘could drag 200,000 people into Windrush-style scandal’ – The Guardian

Posted July 4th, 2025 in news by michael

‘Up to 200,000 people who have lived in the UK legally for decades are at risk of being caught up in a Windrush-style scandal because the Home Office does not know their whereabouts or have their details on government computer systems.’

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The Guardian, 3rd July 2025

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Smaller firms to escape ‘burdensome’ Companies House filing rules – The Guardian

Posted July 4th, 2025 in news by michael

‘Changes to Companies House rules that would have axed an exemption allowing smaller businesses to file abbreviated accounts have been delayed amid concerns they could burden them with more red tape.’

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The Guardian, 3rd July 2025

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Ex-GP found guilty of sex offences after carrying out ‘unnecessary’ genital exams – The Independent

Posted July 4th, 2025 in news by michael

‘A former GP is facing jail after conducting “unnecessary” genital examinations on patients, including two teenage boys.’

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The Independent, 3rd July 2025

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Four remanded in custody after aircraft damaged at RAF Brize Norton – The Guardian

Posted July 4th, 2025 in news by michael

‘Counter-terrorism policing south-east on Wednesday charged the defendants with conspiracy to enter a prohibited place knowingly for a purpose prejudicial to the safety or interests of the United Kingdom, and conspiracy to commit criminal damage, under the Criminal Law Act 1977.’

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The Guardian, 3rd July 2025

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Restaurants could be forced to report customer calorie counts to help combat obesity – The Independent

Posted July 4th, 2025 in news by michael

‘The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) would expect restaurants with more than 250 employees to report the average number of calories diners consume under the plans, which are set to be put to public consultation.’

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The Independent, 3rd July 2025

Source: www.independent.co.uk