‘The High Court has dismissed a judicial review challenge to the London Borough of Enfield’s housing allocation scheme, after a claimant contended the scheme was unlawful both on a public law basis and that it breached the anti-discrimination provisions as set out in the ECHR and/or the Equality Act.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th October 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Three-quarters of survivors of sexual violence are subjected to rape myths during cross-examination, such as being asked what they were wearing or if they were out for revenge, according to research.’
The Guardian, 10th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has resisted a claim that a database of homeless applicants either needing or requesting a move to alternative accommodation, was a “waiting list” or means of delaying suitable accommodation being provided, and that it put women at a disadvantage.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th October 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A jury that has been hearing the trial of a girl accused of stabbing two teachers and a fellow pupil at a school in south Wales has been discharged because of “a great irregularity”.’
The Guardian, 9th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘More bereaved parents in England will now be able to apply for a certificate to formally recognise the loss of their baby.’
BBC News, 9th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Millions are being invited to switch from physical immigration documents to E-Visas in an attempt to modernise and introduce the digital immigration system to the UK. From 17 February 2024 the Home Office began sending emails to all those with physical immigration documents called Biometric Resident Permits (BRPs), inviting them to create a UK Visa and Immigration Account to access their E-Visas. The E-Visas are digital proof of their immigration status.’
EIN Blog, 8th October 2024
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘Twenty-five black, Asian and minority ethnic MPs have written to the home secretary telling her that the framing of Britain’s immigration legislation “cannot be uncoupled from racism and the exclusion of people of colour”.’
The Guardian, 8th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The use of restructuring plans over the past year shows that they remain an important part of the restructuring toolkit in the UK – and, as companies continue to face economic challenges, we expect they will continue to be an option for businesses in the next 12 months too.’
OUT-LAW.com, 8th October 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The UK advertising watchdog has cracked down on marketing campaigns by telecoms companies including BT, EE, Virgin Media and O2 for misleading consumers about price rises added to their bills during their contracts.’
The Guardian, 9th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Law Commission has today (8 October) published a consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law, as part of a review to ensure it is fairer, simpler and more up to date.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th October 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A long-running legal challenge over the right to wild camp on Dartmoor is being heard at the Supreme Court in London.’
BBC News, 8th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Champions are claiming success over Premier League and we look at what the ruling means and possible ramifications.’
The Guardian, 8th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Judges in the family courts are using victim-blaming and gender-biased language towards domestic abuse survivors, AI analysis of judgments and appeals in England and Wales reveals.’
The Guardian, 8th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Restrictions on advertising “less heathy” food and drink on TV and online will start to apply across the UK from 1 October 2025. However, despite a recent government response confirming the draft implementation regulations, important details are still lacking for food suppliers and media companies to prepare properly for the upcoming changes, according to legal experts.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The name ‘Chris Pincher’ has become synonymous with Boris Johnson’s downfall, but it was the case of Owen Paterson that precipitated the unrest in the Conservative Party that ultimately led to the former Prime Minister’s resignation.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 8th October 2024
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘The so-called Wagatha Christie dispute has gone back to the High Court, with Rebekah Vardy challenging the “sheer magnitude” of the legal costs claimed by Coleen Rooney from their 2022 libel trial.’
BBC News, 7th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process using the services of a mediator, who is a neutral third party who will attempt to facilitate negotiation by the parties of an agreed settlement.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘A GP has been jailed after being found guilty of a string of indecent assaults against seven female patients in Berkshire.’
The Guardian, 7th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
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