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Potanin v Potanina and ‘divorce tourism’ – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The long-running legal battle between Mr Potanin and his ex-wife Mrs Potanina has received understandable legal and mainstream media attention. Most recently, a Court of Appeal decision permitted Mrs Potanina to pursue her claim under Part III of the Matrimonial Causes Act for financial relief further to an overseas divorce. This case is undoubtedly sensational due to Mr Potanin’s wealth and, by extension, the value of the litigation, estimated by some to be $30bn. It is also a case that has put a renewed spotlight on the willingness and ability of the courts in England and Wales to permit Part III claims.’
Law Society's Gazette, 24th October 2025
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Awaab’s law seeks to change the rules around renters, landlords and mould – The Independent
‘Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old child, died in 2020 after prolonged exposure to mould in his social housing association home. The inquest into his death found that, despite repeated reports by his parents about the property’s uninhabitable conditions, their concerns were dismissed and the housing association failed to take sufficient action.’
The Independent, 27th October 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man gets payout over portrayal in Richard III film – BBC News
‘A university academic is to receive “substantial damages” after a court ruling that the portrayal of him in a Steve Coogan film about the discovery of a Richard III’s remains did have a defamatory meaning.’
BBC News, 27th October 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
NHS trust pleads guilty after teenage girl absconded from 24-hour care and killed herself – The Guardian
‘An NHS trust has pleaded guilty to failures over the avoidable death of a teenage girl who killed herself after absconding from 24-hour supervision under its care.’
The Guardian, 27th October 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Regulatory outlook for collective actions in 2026 and beyond – OUT-LAW.com
‘As the UK’s competition law collective proceedings regime reaches its 10th anniversary, several consultations and reviews may lead to potentially significant outcomes for litigation funders and the opt-out collective actions regime.’
OUT-LAW.com, 24th October 2025
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law – here’s what it means for you – BBC News
‘Described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, a new law to give renters more rights was formally approved on Monday.’
BBC News, 27th October 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Deprivation of liberty update – the Supreme Court, DHSC and CQC – Mental Capacity Law and Policy
‘Three important developments, on different timelines, have occurred in relation to deprivation of liberty.’
Mental Capacity Law and Policy, 26th October 2025
‘The police weren’t interested’: what’s driving the rise in private prosecutions? – The Guardian
‘As the police and courts continue to struggle with the legacy of austerity, many people are seeking alternative routes to justice – but it could be making matters worse.’
The Guardian, 23rd October 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Welsh-speaking inmates ‘told to speak English’ in prison – BBC News
‘Welsh-speaking inmates have been told to use English by staff at Wales’ biggest prison, according to former inmates.’
BBC News, 22nd October 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Why did the judge acquit Soldier F in Bloody Sunday trial? – BBC News
‘The case of R v Soldier F was one of the most controversial, significant and high-profile trials over killings from the conflict in Northern Ireland.’
BBC News, 23rd October 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
I’ve seen courts hand children back to their abusers. Today that horror finally ends – The Guardian
‘Ministers say a parent’s right to see their child no longer trumps a child’s right to safety. Now we need a public inquiry into years of needless suffering.’
The Guardian, 22nd October 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
W v GRP: the functioning of gender recognition law – Administrative Court Blog
‘On 17 October 2025, the Family Division of the England and Wales High Court (Mr Justice Hayden) handed down its judgment in W v Gender Recognition Panel [2025] EWHC 2685 (Fam). The case concerned a trans man, W, who had applied for a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) under the provisions of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA). The Gender Recognition Panel (GRP) is tasked with assessing the evidence in support of GRC applications and then, if satisfactory, granting a (full or interim) GRC. In this case, the GRP refused W’s application. W appealed the refusal to the Family Division.’
Administrative Court Blog, 20th October 2025
New rules will allow police misusing force in England and Wales to ‘walk away scot-free’ – The Guardian
‘New rules in England and Wales will make it harder to punish police officers accused of wrongly using force, with critics saying it will lead to greater “impunity and injustice”.’
The Guardian, 23rd October 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Home fined after two disabled residents drowned – BBC News
‘A care home has been ordered to pay more than £200,000 after two wheelchair users drowned and a third was seriously hurt when a leaking boat capsized during a day trip.’
BBC News, 23rd October 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Boy, 15, who murdered Harvey Willgoose named and sentenced to 16 years in jail – The Guardian
‘The teenager convicted of the murder of Harvey Willgoose has been named and sentenced to life with a minimum of 16 years in prison.’
The Guardian, 22nd October 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bursting the Bubble – Pensions Barrister
‘Naomi Kilcoyne of Wilberforce Chambers looks at KO UK Pension Trustees v Barker, in which the High Court recently authorised the unlocking of surplus assets in the Coca-Cola pension scheme.’
Pensions Barrister, 23rd October 2025
Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com
UK campaigners launch bill to give nature legal rights – The Guardian
‘A radical proposal to change the legal status of nature will be launched today in the House of Lords, with the unveiling of the UK nature’s rights bill initiative.’
The Guardian, 23rd October 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
The practicalities of “net zero” – Law & Religion UK
‘The practicalities of achieving “net zero” in the Church of England were addressed recently in two items.’
Law & Religion UK, 22nd October 2025
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
Man jailed for killing woman in high-speed crash – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for 12 years for killing a woman in a high-speed car crash in north London on Christmas Day 2022.’
BBC News, October 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
