Automated decision-making among new Law Commission projects – Legal Futures

Posted September 11th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘The Law Commission has launched a project to examine whether new legislation is needed on automated decision-making (ADM) by public bodies, using algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI).’

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Legal Futures, 9th September 2025

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Immigration audits: Sidestep pitfalls to avert setbacks – EIN Guest Blog

Posted September 11th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘In response to political pressure to curb immigration, the UK Home Office has stepped up enforcing compliance with sponsor licence obligations by UK businesses that employ overseas workers. This has led to a surge in the number of suspensions and revocations of sponsor licences, with a 300% increase in negative action taken against sponsors as a result of an investigation or compliance visit.’

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EIN Guest Blog, 11th September 2025

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Jonathan Collinson: From Learning to Lawyering: When Can Political Accountability Have Legal Consequences? – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted September 11th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘The responsibility for holding the government to account for its failings is the core constitutional role of a range of “watchdog” bodies outside of Parliament, such as inspectorates, commissioners, public inquiries, independent reviews, and ombudsmen.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association Blog, 11th September 2025

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

Judges slash Dieselgate costs after claim for 30 attending lawyers – Law Society Gazette

Posted September 11th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘Judges have taken another scythe to claimant costs in the “dieselgate” group claim after dismissing the idea that 30 fee earners may need to attend court.”

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Law Society Gazette, 10th September 2025

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Bosses can reject applicants who support rival football team to existing staff, judge says – The Guardian

Posted September 11th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘Maintaining “office harmony” a valid factor in recruitment decisions, employment tribunal in London rules’

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The Guardian, 10th September 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

Drug driver jailed over head-on crash with biker – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘A driver high on cocaine who crashed head-on into a motorcyclist has been jailed for more than two years.’

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BBC News, 11th September 2025

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man who murdered sex offender is jailed – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘A man convicted of murdering a registered sex offender has been told he must spend at least 20 years in jail.’

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BBC News, 11th September 2025

Source: www.bbc.co.uk