Solicitors asked to vote on Law Society reform it no longer wants – Legal Futures

Posted November 27th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Solicitors yesterday received an invitation to vote on whether to increase the threshold for calling a special general meeting of the Law Society – a move it no longer supports.’

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Legal Futures, 27th November 2025

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Racism tribunal claims by Met police officers and staff doubled last year – The Guardian

Posted November 27th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Race discrimination employment tribunal claims brought by Metropolitan police officers and staff more than doubled in the last financial year, the Guardian can reveal.’

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The Guardian, 26th November 2025

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The meaning of “accrued rights or interests” – Pensions Barrister

Posted November 27th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Paul Newman KC considers the recent High Court decision in 3i PLC v Decesare, in which a fetter in a scheme amendment power which prohibited changes diminishing the accrued rights or interests of members was held not to protect members’ future service rights.’

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Pensions Barrister, 27th November 2025

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Bank customer with ‘phobia of Pride flags’ loses case against NatWest – The Independent

Posted November 27th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A bank customer who claimed he has a “phobia” of materials related to Pride has lost a case against NatWest in which he alleged a display in one of its branches caused him “severe psychological distress”.’

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The Independent, 26th November 2025

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