‘An independent inquiry into “repeated failures” at an NHS trust’s maternity units has been announced by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, following potentially avoidable harm to babies and mothers.’
BBC News, 20th October 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The ageing prison estate is in a dire condition after years of neglect, but the cost of outsourcing basic repairs is spiralling out of control, with shower upgrades in one prison set to cost taxpayers £7.8m.’
The Independent, 19th October 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The Court of Appeal has dismissed the Home Secretary’s alternative remedy argument against the High Court’s grant of permission for Palestine Action’s judicial review challenge against proscription to proceed, and granted the claimant permission to rely on two further grounds at the final hearing listed for 25 November 2025. The Court held that the claimant’s cross-appeal was brought out of time (which is itself an important practice point), but granted an extension of time on the particular facts of the case.’
Administrative Court Blog, 17th October 2025
‘Bereaved families and survivors of a pro-suicide forum have called for a public inquiry into the government’s failure to prevent harm linked to the online platform.’
The Guardian, 20th October 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting sexually abusing 37 girls online.’
BBC News, 17th October 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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