Ecclesiastical court judgments – June – Law & Religion UK
‘Summaries to the ten consistory court judgments reviewed during June are listed below, with links to the L&RUK review.’
Law & Religion UK, 1st July 2026
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
Day: 1 July 2026
Burial of unknown ashes without documentation – Law & Religion UK
In her paper Post-Cremation Ashes: What’s The (Updated) Legal Position? Professor Heather Conway states: “…in England and Wales…the first thing is to distinguish between is who is authorised to collect the remains from the crematorium, and who has the legal right to the ashes once this has occurred”. However, matters became more uncertain subsequent to the these considerations in Re St. Mary the Virgin Greenham [2026] ECC Oxf 11.’
Law & Religion UK, 26th June 2026
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
UK cryptoasset regime finalised by FCA – OUT-LAW.com
‘The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised new rules and guidance that will apply to businesses seeking to facilitate the buying, trading or storage of cryptoassets in the UK from 25 October 2027.’
OUT-LAW.com, 1st July 2026
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Private FDRs Under the Spotlight – Financial Remedies Journal
‘Are private FDRs working? And does the answer depend upon who is answering? Those were the core questions discussed at a gathering of family lawyers – both neutral evaluators and advisers – in central London on 9 June 2026.’
Financial Remedies Journal, 29th June 2026
Source: financialremediesjournal.com
LGPS Guidance published – Pensions Barrister
‘The Government has published its long-awaited package of statutory guidance for the Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales, accompanying the investment and governance reforms in the Pension Schemes Act 2026. The guidance covers three linked areas: asset pooling, preparing and maintaining Investment Strategy Statements, and fund governance.’
Pensions Barrister, 30th June 2026
Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com
Grandson wins £850k fight with grandad who paid for house and wedding then sued to get money back – The Independent
‘A 90-year-old tiles tycoon who bought his “favourite” grandson a house and funded his five-star wedding has lost an £850,000 court fight after suing him to take the money back.’
The Independent, 1st July 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
New guidance sets out key steps for licensing teams during local government reorganisation – Local Government Lawyer
‘The professional body for licensing practitioners said the new guidance sets out what licensing teams need to know, what they need to do, and how they can “position licensing as a core public protection and regulatory service” within the new authorities.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st July 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
CA: Omnibus forms can be used for motor finance claims – Legal Futures
‘More than 5,000 people with motor finance claims can use “multi-claimant” or omnibus claim forms and do not have to file them separately, the Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.’
Legal Futures, 1st July 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Police watchdog investigates Henry Nowak’s arresting officers for gross misconduct – The Independent
‘Two police officers involved in the arrest of Henry Nowak before he died from a stab wound are being investigated for potential gross misconduct.’
The Independent, 1st July 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
KC to face contempt hearing over closing speech – Legal Futures
‘The KC accused of not following court directions in his closing speech on behalf of a Palestine Action activist is to face contempt proceedings, a High Court judge has decided.’
Legal Futures, 1st July 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Psychic poet ordered to pay £216k bill after losing fight with sister over inheritance – The Independent
‘A self-proclaimed psychic, known for his appearances on major television programmes, is facing a £216,000 court bill after failing to foresee his own legal defeat in an inheritance battle against his younger sister and niece.’
The Independent, 30th June 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Government ‘cannot deport’ grooming gang ringleader – BBC News
‘[P]apers published online said Ahmed cannot be deported back to Pakistan due to provisions under the Immigration Act 1971.’
BBC News, 30th June 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
