‘The police weren’t interested’: what’s driving the rise in private prosecutions? – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘As the police and courts continue to struggle with the legacy of austerity, many people are seeking alternative routes to justice – but it could be making matters worse.’

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The Guardian, 23rd October 2025

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Welsh-speaking inmates ‘told to speak English’ in prison – BBC News

Posted October 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Welsh-speaking inmates have been told to use English by staff at Wales’ biggest prison, according to former inmates.’

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BBC News, 22nd October 2025

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Why did the judge acquit Soldier F in Bloody Sunday trial? – BBC News

Posted October 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The case of R v Soldier F was one of the most controversial, significant and high-profile trials over killings from the conflict in Northern Ireland.’

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BBC News, 23rd October 2025

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I’ve seen courts hand children back to their abusers. Today that horror finally ends – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Ministers say a parent’s right to see their child no longer trumps a child’s right to safety. Now we need a public inquiry into years of needless suffering.’

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The Guardian, 22nd October 2025

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W v GRP: the functioning of gender recognition law – Administrative Court Blog

Posted October 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘On 17 October 2025, the Family Division of the England and Wales High Court (Mr Justice Hayden) handed down its judgment in W v Gender Recognition Panel [2025] EWHC 2685 (Fam). The case concerned a trans man, W, who had applied for a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) under the provisions of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA). The Gender Recognition Panel (GRP) is tasked with assessing the evidence in support of GRC applications and then, if satisfactory, granting a (full or interim) GRC. In this case, the GRP refused W’s application. W appealed the refusal to the Family Division.’

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Administrative Court Blog, 20th October 2025

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New rules will allow police misusing force in England and Wales to ‘walk away scot-free’ – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘New rules in England and Wales will make it harder to punish police officers accused of wrongly using force, with critics saying it will lead to greater “impunity and injustice”.’

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The Guardian, 23rd October 2025

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Home fined after two disabled residents drowned – BBC News

Posted October 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A care home has been ordered to pay more than £200,000 after two wheelchair users drowned and a third was seriously hurt when a leaking boat capsized during a day trip.’

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BBC News, 23rd October 2025

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