Appeal on a point of law under the Arbitration Act – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted November 18th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Aparty may, pursuant to section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996, appeal an arbitral award to the court on a question of law arising from the award. The appeal can only be made with the court’s permission unless the parties have agreed otherwise.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 17th November 2025

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The legal and constitutional implications of the asylum white paper: Some initial thoughts – Public Law for Everyone

Posted November 18th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Proposals for radical reform of the UK’s asylum system raise a number of legal and constitutional issues, with respect both to the European Convention on Human Rights and the domestic principle of the rule of law. A showdown with the courts, at either the domestic or European level, seems likely — but if the aim is to play the populist right at its own game, perhaps that is all part of the government’s cunning plan.’

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Public Law for Everyone, 17th November 2025

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Woman killed herself after south London hospital neglect, coroner concludes – The Guardian

Posted November 18th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A woman killed herself after a south London psychiatric unit failed to search her possessions adequately, a coroner has concluded.’

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The Guardian, 17th November 2025

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Mahmood defends overhaul of ‘out of control’ asylum system – BBC News

Posted November 18th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended sweeping changes to the UK’s asylum system, telling MPs the current situation is “out of control and unfair”.’

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BBC News, 17th November 2025

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Judge attacks law firm’s “unconscionable opportunism” – Legal Futures

Posted November 18th, 2025 in news by sally

‘An employment judge has condemned “unconscionable opportunism” by a Cornish law firm in seeking to “capitalise” on a procedural error by a disabled receptionist who claimed constructive dismissal.’

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Legal Futures, 18th November 2025

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk