Law and religion roundup – Law & Religion UK

‘Further to the notices relating to Jonathan Fletcher posted by the Diocese of Southwark and the Metropolitan Police, it is perhaps timely to include a link to the Attorney General’s Note, Contempt of court and social media.’

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Law & Religion UK, 14th July 2024

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Hancock and Hunt failed to prepare UK for pandemic, Covid inquiry finds – The Guardian

Posted July 18th, 2024 in bereavement, coronavirus, government departments, health, inquiries, news by michael

‘The former health secretaries Jeremy Hunt and Matt Hancock have been criticised for their failure to better prepare the UK for the pandemic, in a damning first report from the Covid inquiry that calls for an overhaul in how the government prepares for civil emergencies.’

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The Guardian, 18th July 2024

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First Covid inquiry report to show UK plan failures – BBC News

Posted July 18th, 2024 in coronavirus, emergency powers, government departments, inquiries, news, reports by michael

‘The failures and weaknesses in the UK’s pandemic preparations are expected to be laid out in the first report published by the Covid inquiry.’

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BBC News, 18th July 2024

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Children missing from Home Office hotels likely to have been trafficked, report finds – The Guardian

‘Scores of asylum-seeking children are still missing from the UK’s Home Office hotels as a new report reveals that many are likely to have been trafficked.’

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The Guardian, 17th July 2024

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‘Sheer torment’: Home Office apologises after asylum approvals retracted – The Guardian

Posted July 15th, 2024 in asylum, documents, government departments, immigration, news, refugees by sally

‘The Home Office has apologised to asylum seekers granted leave to remain in the UK who then had their decisions retracted.’

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The Guardian, 15th July 2024

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Report hits out at ‘glacial’ progress in plan to stamp out police racism – The Independent

Posted July 15th, 2024 in government departments, news, police, racism, reports by sally

‘A damning report has hit out at “glacial” progress in police chiefs’ flagship plan to stamp out racism in Britain’s forces.’

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The Independent, 15th July 2024

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High Court issues disclosure ruling in £100m dispute over alleged wrongful termination of contract for supply of Covid-19 lateral flow test kits – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Technology and Construction Court has granted a declaration sought by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care that certain documents relating to an aborted contract for Covid-19 lateral flow test kits are under the control of the main contractor in the dispute.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 11th July 2024

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Gabriel Tan and Lewis Graham: A Quiet Revolution – Rationality and the Parole Board – UK Constitutional Law Association

‘It is not that often that first instance judges in judicial review claims disagree as to the approach to be taken in the context of a core question relating to judicial review. When it happens, administrative lawyers are bound to take notice. This has most recently occurred in the context of rationality challenges to decisions taken by the Secretary of State for Justice to reject Parole Board recommendations to release or transfer to open conditions. The most interesting aspect of this recent phenomenon is that the High Court has managed to hand down, on our count, 13 reported decisions over the last two years, before the Court of Appeal has had the opportunity to “resolve” the issue, although a hearing is currently listed before the Court of Appeal in appeals against two of these decisions in October 2024. In this piece, we seek to explain the current position, highlighting areas of agreement and disagreement between first instance judges, and which questions remain, as yet, unresolved.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 11th July 2024

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UK ministers preparing king’s speech containing at least 30 bills – The Guardian

Posted July 12th, 2024 in bills, government departments, news by sally

‘The government is preparing a packed king’s speech containing at least 30 bills, including sweeping plans on housebuilding, green energy, crime and voter registration, the Guardian has learned.’

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The Guardian, 11th July 2024

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What are the laws on crossbows and could they be changed soon? – The Guardian

Posted July 11th, 2024 in government departments, murder, news, royal family, weapons by sally

‘Home secretary Yvette Cooper has said she will consider the findings of a crossbow review after women were found dead in Bushey.’

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The Guardian, 10th July 2024

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Home Office U-turn grants Wirral ‘legend’ right to live in UK after 46 years – The Guardian

Posted July 11th, 2024 in citizenship, deportation, government departments, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘A retired newsagent and “local legend” from Merseyside has said he feels marvellous after a Home Office U-turn granted him the right to live in the UK almost 50 years after he arrived.’

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The Guardian, 11th July 2024

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MoD to compensate thousands of veterans over hearing loss – BBC News

‘Thousands more ex-servicemen and women will receive compensation for hearing loss suffered during training or combat, the BBC has learned.’

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BBC News, 8th July 2024

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UK warned over treating child asylum seekers crossing Channel in small boats as adults – The Independent

‘United Nations experts have warned Britain is at risk of breaching international law over allegations of child asylum seekers being placed in adult detention centres after crossing the Channel on small boats.’

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The Independent, 9th July 2024

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Home Secretary launches new Border Security Command – Home Office

‘Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has today set out the first steps to establishing a new UK Border Security Command (BSC).’

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Home Office, 7th July 2024

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Coroner calls on US to act over Harry Dunn death – BBC News

‘A coroner has called for improved driver training for US government staff in the UK following the death of Harry Dunn.’

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BBC News, 8th July 2024

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Children’s watchdog to look into young asylum seekers’ treatment at Manston – The Guardian

Posted July 8th, 2024 in asylum, children, government departments, human rights, immigration, news by sally

‘The children’s commissioner for England is due to visit Manston, the Home Office centre in Kent where small boat arrivals are processed, after concerns were raised about the treatment of children there, the Guardian has learned.’

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The Guardian, 7th July 2024

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High-profile Conservative lawyers ousted in election landslide – Law Society Gazette

‘Lord chancellor Alex Chalk has lost his Cheltenham parliamentary seat, becoming the first cabinet minister to be defeated on a dramatic general election night.’

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Law Society Gazette, 5th July 2024

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Civil servants obliged to carry out Tory Rwanda deportations, court rules – The Guardian

‘Guidance drawn up by Conservative ministers which told civil servants to ignore Strasbourg rulings and remove asylum seekers to Rwanda is lawful, the high court has ruled.’

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The Guardian, 5th July 2024

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New statutory guidance on the Best Value Duty – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has recently issued welcomed guidance on best value standards and interventions, following a consultation last summer, writes Olivia Carter.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 26th June 2024

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‘Tourist tax’ on hold as hotels appeal – BBC News

Posted July 1st, 2024 in appeals, consultations, government departments, holidays, hotels, news by sally

‘The first so-called coastal tourist tax in the UK, set to be introduced in parts of Dorset, has been put on hold following opposition from hotels.’

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BBC News, 1st July 2024

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