Statutory public inquiries: the Inquiries Act 2005 – House of Commons Library

Posted July 1st, 2025 in news by sally

‘This research briefing examines one type of “public inquiry” – statutory public inquiries held under the Inquiries Act 2005. It sets out how they are set up and run. It also gives information about current statutory inquiries. These include the UK Covid-19 inquiry and the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry.’

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House of Commons Library, 27th June 2025

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Man, 92, convicted of raping and murdering Bristol woman in 1967 – The Guardian

Posted July 1st, 2025 in news by sally

‘A 92-year-old man who evaded justice for almost 60 years has been convicted of raping and murdering a woman in Bristol, after a review by a cold case police team and scientists.’

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The Guardian, 30th June 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

Protection for borrowers at risk of undue influence – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 1st, 2025 in news by sally

‘Waller-Edwards (Appellant) v One Savings Bank Plc (Respondent) [2025] UKSC (22) has brought much-needed lucidity to the application of the Etridge protocol as regards non-commercial relationships involving hybrid surety and joint borrowing transactions.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 27th June 2025

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Gang who supplied ‘assassination kits’ jailed – BBC News

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‘A garden gun maker and notorious “drugs general” have been jailed for producing and distributing “assassination kits” for organised crime groups across the country.’

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BBC News, 27th June 2025

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Transgender campaigners call for European rights body to report on UK – The Guardian

Posted July 1st, 2025 in news by sally

‘A collection of groups campaigning on transgender issues have urged Europe’s main human rights body to investigate the UK over the implementation of the supreme court’s ruling on gender.’

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The Guardian, 28th June 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com