Day: 7 July 2026

‘A mother has successfully appealed against a decision made by Family Court Judge Robin Tolson KC, after he allowed her ex-partner – who was being investigated by the police for rape – overnight contact with their three young children.’

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BBC News, 6th July 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘In 2023, shockwaves spread across the UK surrounding hundreds of missing unaccompanied children from Home Office ‘emergency’ hotels. Concerningly some were found in the control of traffickers. Few professionals were allowed into the hotels which limited the risk evaluation of human (re-)trafficking and exploitation. This study, applying a trauma-informed storytelling methodological approach, investigated the lived experiences of 22 professionals and children. The research provides a voice to children housed in the hotels. Three thematic narratives emerged; Firstly, the hotel placement increased the (re-)trafficking and exploitation risks compared to other accommodations. Secondly, adultification (with racial undertones) resulted in the continued placement of children in adult hotels. These children faced heightened risks of harm compared to those placed in the children’s hotels (e.g. lack of education, support and abuses including sexual by hotel staff and other adults). Thirdly, Albanian boys went missing in greater numbers than other children, while targeted by the media and political scapegoating and facing threats of removal under the Illegal Migration Act 2023. We conclude that the trafficking and exploitation risks remain to unaccompanied children. The UK Government must conduct an independent inquiry into the disappearance of children from the hotels to better safeguard unaccompanied children in the future.’

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Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 5th July 2026

Source: doi.org

‘“Brutal” cuts to prison education and training by Labour ministers are leading to an increase in drug use, self-harm and violence, a watchdog’s withering final annual report has said.’

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The Guardian, 7th July2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

‘An arsonist described as “evil” has been handed a life sentence for the murder of an 82-year-old pensioner, whose home was engulfed in flames after a wheelie bin was deliberately set alight.’

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The Independent, 6th July 2026

Source: www.independent.co.uk

‘A recent ruling by the UK’s highest court could lead to an increase in employment-related tax costs for limited liability partnerships (LLPs), experts have said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th July 2026

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

‘A barrister convicted of drink driving before the pandemic and twice convicted of driving while disqualified five years later has been disbarred.’

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Legal Futures, 7th July 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk