End solitary confinement for children and limit it for adults, review demands – The Independent

‘Autistic children and those with a learning disability should never be subjected to long-term segregation in hospital – and its use should be “severely curtailed” for adults, a review has recommended.’

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The Independent, 8th November 2023

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Channel deaths: Government orders inquiry into mass drowning – BBC News

Posted November 9th, 2023 in government departments, immigration, inquiries, news by sally

‘The government has ordered an independent inquiry into a migrant mass drowning in the English Channel.’

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BBC News, 9th November 2023

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Domestic-abuse victims fear deportation if they go to police – BBC News

‘Every police force in England and Wales has reported migrants who are domestic-abuse victims to Immigration Enforcement, new data suggests.’

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BBC News, 9th November 2023

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UK government to introduce legislation to create independent football regulator – The Guardian

Posted November 8th, 2023 in bills, government departments, news, ombudsmen, sport by sally

‘The government is to put a football governance bill before parliament in the coming year, confirming the legislation that will create an independent regulator for the game.’

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The Guardian, 7th November 2023

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Environmental Law News Update – Six Pump Court

‘“The absence of a suitable test or target for the reduction of Scope 3 emissions”: High Court challenge fails, and the Government Calls for Evidence”.’

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Six Pump Court, 31st October 2023

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Afghan former interpreter with British army resettles in UK after legal battle – The Guardian

‘An Afghan former interpreter with the British army has resettled in the UK with his family after a lengthy legal battle with the government, more than two years after being initially approved for relocation.’

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The Guardian, 8th November 2023

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Guy Baldwin: The Case for Moderate Constitutionalism in the UK – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted November 7th, 2023 in constitutional law, government departments, human rights, judiciary, news by sally

‘Part of the debate around accountability in the UK concerns the judiciary and its relationship with the elected parts of government. A potentially useful concept in assessing this relationship is constitutionalism. This post is a summary of my presentation at the recent UKCLA Conference in Liverpool, in which I engaged with some long-running debates around constitutionalism. I argue here that there is a version of constitutionalism, which I term “moderate constitutionalism”, that is normatively desirable and suited to the UK’s constitutional tradition. After discussing the situation of constitutionalism in the UK and setting out the case for moderate constitutionalism, I identify some possible implications of the analysis for the system of government in the UK. What is presented here is an early sketch, at a high level, of an account that I intend to develop in significantly greater detail in the future.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 7th November 2023

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No ‘quick fix’ for UK’s no-fault evictions ban conundrum – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 7th, 2023 in bills, government departments, housing, landlord & tenant, news, rent, repossession by sally

‘The UK government’s decision to shelve a proposed ban on ‘no-fault’ evictions makes sense, but leaves landlords and tenants in an uncertain position, according to one legal expert.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th November 2023

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Martha’s rule must be available 24/7, England’s patient safety commissioner says – The Guardian

‘Patients and relatives must be able to request second opinion from critical care team at any time of day or night, government told.’

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The Guardian, 3rd November 2023

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Abused care home resident secures ‘landmark’ settlement of legal claim – The Independent

‘A vulnerable former care home resident has secured the High Court’s approval of a “landmark” settlement of his legal claim over the abuse he suffered at the hands of staff.’

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The Independent, 1st November 2023

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Details of the review into police use of force published – Home Office

Posted October 30th, 2023 in firearms, government departments, news, police by tracey

‘The terms of a review looking at whether existing legislation on police use of force and driving provides sufficient protections for those in the line of duty, and maintains public confidence in policing, have been published today (24 October 2023). The review, which was requested by the Home Secretary and will be coordinated by the Home Office, is expected to provide findings to Suella Braverman by the end of the year.’

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Home Office, 24th October 2023

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Robust new laws to fight corruption, money laundering and fraud – Home Office

‘The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act received Royal Assent on Thursday 26 October.’

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Home Office, 26th October 2023

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Overseas students and workers targeted in illicit UK visa trade – The Guardian

Posted October 30th, 2023 in education, employment, government departments, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘UK visa appointments are being booked up by brokers and sold on for hundreds of pounds in an illicit trade targeting overseas workers and students.’

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The Guardian, 29th October 2023

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Child asylum seekers in UK forced to share hotel rooms with adults – The Guardian

Posted October 30th, 2023 in asylum, children, government departments, housing, immigration, news, refugees by tracey

‘Child asylum seekers are being forced to share hotel rooms with adults, as the Home Office’s new hotel “maximisation” programme begins doubling the capacity of refugee hotels by putting two strangers in roomsspaces that were previously single occupancy, a charity has warned.’

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The Guardian, 30th October 2023

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Shamima Begum faces wait for appeal decision in citizenship case – The Independent

‘Shamima Begum will face a wait to find out whether she has won a Court of Appeal bid over the removal of her British citizenship.’

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The Independent, 25th October 2023

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What’s happening with the Afghan relocation legal challenges? – EIN Blog

Posted October 25th, 2023 in Afghanistan, asylum, government departments, immigration, news, Pakistan, refugees by sally

‘Under legal pressure, the UK government has reversed its policy requiring at-risk Afghans seeking relocation to the UK to first obtain suitable accommodation. This post outlines the background and provides an overview of the current legal challenges afoot.’

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EIN Blog, 24th October 2023

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Law compelling convicts to be in court for sentencing expected in King’s Speech – The Independent

Posted October 25th, 2023 in criminal justice, government departments, judges, judiciary, news, trials by sally

‘A law allowing judges to force convicted criminals to be in court for their sentencing will be in the King’s Speech, the Justice Secretary has indicated.’

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The Independent, 25th October 2023

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Equalities minister apologises for delay in Bill banning conversion therapy – The Independent

‘An equalities minister has apologised for the delay in bringing forward legislation to ban conversion therapy, but did not commit to its inclusion in the King’s Speech when challenged.’

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The Independent, 25th October 2023

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Government to delay abolition of no-fault evictions until reforms to court system in place – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 25th, 2023 in bills, delay, government departments, housing, landlord & tenant, news, repossession by sally

‘The Government is to delay commencement of a ban on section 21 no-fault evictions “until stronger possession grounds and a new court process is in place”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 25th October 2023

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UK government to introduce new rules to restrict ‘de-banking’ – OUT-LAW.com

‘The UK chancellor has announced new rules to restrict the practice of ‘de-banking’ amid reports that some banks may have closed customer accounts because of their political beliefs.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 25th October 2023

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