Risks to human rights identified as watchdog hands council first “inadequate” rating for adult care – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 19th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Blackpool Council has become the first local authority to date to have its adult care services rated as “inadequate” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th August 2025

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Supreme Court upholds sanctions on Eugene Shvidler and Dalston Projects in test case for UK regime – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted August 19th, 2025 in news by sally

‘These appeals – Shvidler v Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and Dalston Projects Ltd v Secretary of State for Transport – were a test case for the operation of the UK’s sanctions regime introduced in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 18th August 2025

Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com

Law students: academic misconduct and the SRA early character & suitability assessment – Kingsley Napley Regulatory Blog

Posted August 19th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Pursuing a career in law is already a significant challenge without the added stress of worrying whether past mistakes could block your path to becoming a solicitor. Early-life convictions, cautions, academic disciplinary actions, or financial issues may all impact your eligibility for admission by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).’

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Kingsley Napley Regulatory Blog, 18th August 2025

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk

Scrapping of audit watchdog for English councils ‘led to soaring costs and chaos’ – The Guardian

Posted August 19th, 2025 in news by sally

‘David Cameron’s “bonfire of the quangos” decision to abolish England’s council spending watchdog has left a broken system that is costing taxpayers more money than it was promised to save.’

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The Guardian, 19th August 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

Government eyes ending requirement for printed statutory notices for alcohol licences – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 19th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The Government has amended its response to the recent Licensing Taskforce report to say that it intends to review the requirement for printed statutory notices for alcohol licenses as part of the licensing call for evidence.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th August 2025

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Man found guilty over east London shooting of nine-year-old girl – The Guardian

Posted August 19th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A man has been found guilty for his role in the shooting of a nine-year-old girl outside an east London restaurant in a long-running gang feud.’

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The Guardian, 18th August 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com