Day: 13 October 2026

‘The government has accepted a recommendation made by Sir Brian Leveson to work with the legal profession in finding the “best operating model” for the criminal legal aid market.’

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Legal Futures, 13th October 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

‘NHS maternity staff who were exposed to excessive levels of nitrous oxide have received “landmark” payouts totalling £735,000, a union said.’

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BBC News, 13th October 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘A procedural irregularity in civil proceedings occurs where there has been a failure to comply with the procedural rules, regulations or processes governing the proceedings, potentially undermining the fairness or the validity of the resulting decision. A prospective appellant may rely on procedural irregularity as a ground of appeal when challenging a first-instance decision.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 12th October 2026

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

‘A child’s socioeconomic status shapes their access to education and life prospects. A child growing up in poverty is more likely to attend an underachieving school, have fewer opportunities to attend extracurricular activities and face greater barriers securing adequate support for any special educational needs (SEN). Poor educational outcomes limit earnings, health and participation, which in turn reproduces socioeconomic disadvantage across generations.’

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Garden Court Chambers, 12th October 2026

Source: gardencourtchambers.co.uk