Anticipating the reasonableness of responses – time-specific capacity in action – Mental Capacity Law and Policy

Posted September 23rd, 2025 in news by sally

‘Darlington Borough Council v AW & Ors [2025] EWCOP 33 (T3), decided in August 2025, but only published more recently, is another in a now near-continuous stream of cases grappling with complexities of applying the time-specific MCA 2005 in real life.’

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Mental Capacity Law and Policy, 23rd September 2025

Source: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk

New Hillsborough law laid before UK parliament – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 23rd, 2025 in news by sally

‘The UK’s new ‘Hillsborough Law’ could have significant implications for private bodies who are responsible for delivering public services and functions, an expert has warned.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 22nd September 2025

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Super-complaint launched against ‘broken’ insurance industry – BBC News

Posted September 23rd, 2025 in news by sally

‘Making a claim to an insurance company can be worse than the distress of the original incident, according to Which?, as it launches a rare type of action against the sector.’

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BBC News, 23rd September 2025

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Disabled Nigerian man living in UK for 38 years wins appeal against deportation – The Guardian

Posted September 23rd, 2025 in news by sally

‘A disabled Nigerian man who has lived in the UK for almost 40 years has won an appeal to stay in the country despite the Home Office wanting to deport him.’

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The Guardian, 22nd September 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

Men who murdered e-bike riders jailed for life – BBC News

Posted September 23rd, 2025 in news by sally

‘Two men who murdered a pair of e-bike riders they had mistaken for burglars have been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 22nd September 2025

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‘Most broken animal I’ve ever seen’: Farm owner banned for neglecting more than 450 animals – The Independent

Posted September 23rd, 2025 in news by sally

‘More than 450 neglected animals have been rescued from a farm in Nottinghamshire, with several having to be put to sleep to end their suffering.’

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The Independent, 22nd September 2025

Source: www.independent.co.uk