Conveyancer cleared after exchanging contracts on day of instruction – Legal Futures

Posted November 19th, 2025 in news by michael

‘A solicitor has been cleared of misconduct when acting on the exchange of contracts for an elderly client’s property – which included a requirement to complete – on the same day he was instructed.’

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Legal Futures, 19th November 2025

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Mazur in the courts: from “naked opportunism” to “I can’t ignore it” – Legal Futures

Posted November 19th, 2025 in news by michael

‘A barrister who has had to argue the Mazur ruling from both sides in recent weeks has highlighted the different approaches courts are taking.’

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Legal Futures, 19th November 2025

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Police bullied me into admitting murder, says man wrongly jailed for 38 years – BBC News

Posted November 19th, 2025 in news by michael

‘The victim of a 38-year miscarriage of justice has claimed he was beaten by police officers and “bullied” into falsely admitting murder, in his first interview since his release.’

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BBC News, 19th November 2025

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More details of crime suspects may be released to try to stop misinformation – The Guardian

Posted November 19th, 2025 in news by michael

‘The Law Commission for England and Wales said publishing details such as a suspect’s name, age, nationality, ethnicity, religion or immigration status “will generally not create risk”, however, what can be published depends on the circumstances in any individual case.’

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The Guardian, 18th November 2025

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Unprecedented plan for asylum system sees government walk tightrope – BBC News

Posted November 19th, 2025 in news by michael

‘Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s massive plan is unprecedented. And the legal and policy strategy marks an enormous change in thinking.’

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BBC News, 17th November 2025

Source: www.bbc.co.uk