Expert evidence in children proceedings: principles for practice and better outcomes – Local Government Lawyer

Posted April 16th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Mani Singh Basi highlights key principles that should guide professionals in practice when it comes to expert evidence in children proceedings.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 16th April 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Martyn’s Law guidance published to help businesses – Home Office

Posted April 16th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Major venues and events will be better equipped to protect the public from terrorism, as new guidance to support the implementation of Martyn’s Law is published today.’

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Home Office, 15th April 2026

Source: www.gov.uk

£4.2m fine signals imperative for businesses to clearly communicate their prices to consumers – Mills & Reeve Technology Blog

Posted April 16th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has imposed a financial penalty of £4.2m on driving school owner Automobile Association Developments Limited (AA) for infringing consumer protection law. It has also ordered AA to refund £760,000 to 80,000 learner drivers.’

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Mills & Reeve Technology Blog, 14th April 2026

Source: www.mills-reeve.com

Retrospective amendments and rewriting history – Pensions Barrister

Posted April 16th, 2026 in news by Simon

Paul Newman KC explains the limits on the validity of retrospective amendments to pension scheme documents, and the extent to which those limits may be overcome by careful drafting.’

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Pensions Barrister, 16th April 2026

Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com

Being Autistic in the Legal Profession: My Experience – Neurodiversity in Law

Posted April 16th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘As a champion for Neurodiversity in Law over several years, I have seen first-hand the impact that the charity has had in increasing the visibility of neurodiversity across the legal profession. So I was very pleased to learn that Neurodiversity in Law was launching a journal to further increase awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity and showcase the work and experiences of neurodivergent people throughout law, and even more pleased to be able to share my experience of working as an autistic solicitor as part of its inaugural edition.’

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Neurodiversity in Law, 14th April 2026

Source: neurodiversityinlaw.substack.com

Visas, Values, and the Case of Kanye West – EIN Blog

Posted April 16th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘In the quiet authority of British law, decisions are seldom made for spectacle. They are made, instead, for principle and once made, they carry a weight not easily undone. The recent scrutiny surrounding Kanye West and his reported difficulty entering the United Kingdom has stirred public debate, yet it also reveals something far more enduring; UK immigration law is designed not only to judge fairly, but to stand firm once that judgement is reached.’

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EIN Blog, 14th April 2026

Source: www.ein.org.uk

One year on: how landmark ruling on single-sex spaces has changed lives – The Guardian

Posted April 16th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Some campaigners are frustrated at slow pace of change, while those impacted are trying to work out what it means day-to-day.’

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The Guardian, 15th April 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com