Day: 10 July 2026

‘Domestic abuse charities have reported a “staggering” increase in perpetrators using technology and finances to control their victims, with a “concerning” rise in people being coerced into car finance agreements.’

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The Guardian, 9th July 2026

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‘The High Court (Sheldon J) has held that Parole Board guidance stating that oral hearings for applications to terminate IPP prisoners’ licences are only required in exceptional circumstances, and that the Supreme Court’s decision in Osborn does not apply to such applications, is unlawful.’

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Administrative Court Blog, 10th July 2026

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‘The low number of Black judges and difficulties for solicitors in being appointed to the bench show little sign of improvement, according to this year’s judicial diversity statistics.’

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Legal Futures, 10th July 2026

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‘No-one will ever know how many women Richard Scatchard drugged and raped, but his convictions for attacks on women date back 40 years.’

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BBC News, 10th July 2026

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‘The Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been paid £25,000 in compensation by the Metropolitan police and received an apology after his arrest over his gender-critical social media posts.’

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The Guardian, 9th July 2026

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