BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted June 24th, 2026 in law reports by michael

High Court (Administrative Court)

Barclays Bank UK PLC & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Financial Ombudsman Service Ltd [2026] EWHC 1555 (Admin) (24 June 2026)

Staniak v District Court of Lublin, Poland [2026] EWHC 1570 (Admin) (24 June 2026)

Bizeray, R (On the Application Of) v North London Magistrates’ Court [2026] EWHC 1564 (Admin) (23 June 2026)

High Court (Patents Court)

Warner Bros Discovery Inc & Ors v Nokia Corporation & Anor (Interim Payment Judgment) [2026] EWHC 1505 (Pat) (24 June 2026)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Lucas v Oranugo & Anor [2026] EWHC 1534 (KB) (23 June 2026)

Ignite International Brands UK Ltd & Anor v Inpero Ltd & Anor [2026] EWHC 1525 (KB) (19 June 2026)

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More than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed at ‘toxic’ Nottingham NHS trust, report finds – The Guardian

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A total of 444 women and 76 newborn babies suffered “potentially avoidable” outcomes because they received substandard treatment over 13 years from Nottingham University hospitals NHS trust (NUH), a damning report led by the childbirth expert Donna Ockenden has found.’

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The Guardian, 24th June 2026

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Recommendations on Makin Review: Final Report – Law & Religion UK

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘On 23 June 2026, the Church of England published the final report on the recommendations of the Makin Review and the work of the Task and Finish Group, extracts of which are reproduced below.’

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Law & Religion UK, 23rd June 2026

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Free Webinar: A panel discussion concerning the Fairer End to Relationships consultation – Financial Remedies Journal

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‘Join an expert panel chaired by HHJ Hess to discuss the Government’s proposals for reform of financial remedies, cohabitation and inheritance law. Date: Thursday 25th June 2026 Time: 5pm to 6pm’

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Financial Remedies Journal, 23rd June 2026

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Court of Appeal reinstates Legal Ombudsman finding against law firm – Legal Futures

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘The Court of Appeal has reinstated a Legal Ombudsman (LeO) decision that a law firm failed to adequately assess a client’s capacity and should pay her £15,700 in compensation.’

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Legal Futures, 24th June 2026

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Judge refers KC for contempt hearing over closing speech – Legal Futures

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‘The KC accused of not following court directions in his closing speech on behalf of a Palestine Action activist has been referred to a presiding judge to consider contempt proceedings.’

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Legal Futures, 23rd June 2026

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Eleana Kasoulide: The Internal Administrative Law of Designing Digital Public Services – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Digitalisation has become an inseparable aspect of delivering public services, inspiring conversations around the impacts of digitalisation on citizens and of what it means for states to transition into being e-governments. Despite these ongoing discussions a largely overlooked topic is the process by which digital public services are designed and delivered in the first place. This is surprising considering that the design process constitutes a significant area of administrative decision-making. It not only has ramifications for those relying on public services as most key decisions on the shape, scope, and substance of digital services rest within that process, but also for administration in an era of digital governance.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 24th June 2026

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The New Data Protection Complaints Regime – Local Government Lawyer

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘From … Friday, 19 June 2026, organisations can no longer rely on complaints going straight to the ICO. The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces a new regime requiring them to receive, investigate and resolve data protection complaints themselves. Maggie Burns and Charlotte Smith explain what you need to know.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd June 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Tate brothers seek judicial review of decision not to tell them accusers’ names – The Guardian

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘On Tuesday [23rd June], the Tates’ lawyers sought a judicial review of the CPS’s decision, claiming that the unprecedented withholding of the women’s identities prejudiced the brothers’ ability to defend themselves and breached their human rights.’

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The Guardian, 23rd June 2026

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‘Vile’ predator jailed for sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl on train – The Independent

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A 50-year-old man from Tajikistan has been jailed for 12 years after he sexually assaulted a vulnerable girl on a train.’

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The Independent, 23rd June 2026

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Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light – BBC News

Posted June 24th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A class action lawsuit which could entitle millions in the UK to a share of a £3bn claim against Apple is set to proceed to trial.’

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BBC News, 23rd June 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk