Ombudsman issues rare second report amid claims council used wrong test in homelessness case – Local Government Lawyer

Posted April 8th, 2026 in news by michael

‘The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has issued a further report against South Kesteven District Council over its refusal to pay a recommended remedy to a man who asked for homelessness support.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th April 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Greyhound racing and the separation of powers – Local Government Lawyer

Posted April 8th, 2026 in news by michael

‘The Administrative Court in Wales (Lewis LJ and Chamberlain J) has dismissed a judicial review of the Welsh Ministers’ decision to introduce the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill into the Senedd.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th April 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

‘Well, He (or She) Didn’t Ask!’ – the Impact of Non-Disclosure When the Question Isn’t Asked – Financial Remedies Journal

Posted April 8th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Is it a shield to non-disclosure by one party during financial remedy proceedings if the other party could (and perhaps should) have asked? The duty on parties to give full and frank financial disclosure is not merely a private obligation between them; it is a duty to the court.’

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Financial Remedies Journal, 3rd April 2026

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UK and EU SPC law remains aligned after latest ruling – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 8th, 2026 in news by michael

‘UK law that governs how applications for supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) fall to be assessed remains aligned with equivalent legislation in force in the EU following a recent ruling by the High Court in London.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th April 2026

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Bristol airport loses legal challenge against Cardiff rival over £205m subsidy – The Guardian

Posted April 8th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A judgment by the competition appeal tribunal on Tuesday [7th April] unanimously dismissed Bristol airport’s case against the Welsh government, which the south-west England hub had argued distorted the market and breached the Subsidy Control Act.’

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The Guardian, 8th April 2026

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Landlords evicting tenants before law to prevent practice comes into force in England – The Guardian

Posted April 8th, 2026 in news by michael

‘The Renters’ Rights Act, which was in development last year and will come into effect on 1 May 2026, will abolish section 21 of the existing Housing Act, which allows landlord to evict without providing a justification to the court.’

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The Guardian, 8th April 2026

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Adverts accused of exploiting new mothers’ insecurities over body image banned – The Independent

Posted April 8th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Adverts for the online pharmacy Juniper have been banned after they were found to promote prescription-only weight-loss medication directly to the public and exploit the body image insecurities of new mothers.’

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The Independent, 8th April 2026

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Charity cleared after false claims online over migrant welcome project – The Guardian

Posted April 8th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A refugee charity subjected to vicious social media attacks over a migrant welcome project in schools has been cleared of wrongdoing after watchdogs found allegations it encouraged pupils to send Valentine’s Day cards to asylum seekers were misleading and false.’

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The Guardian, 7th April 2026

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Family of one-punch attack victim fear £500k compensation could run out – BBC News

Posted April 8th, 2026 in news by michael

‘He [the victim] received the highest possible compensation pay-out – £500,000 – but this level was set in 1996, and campaigners believe if it had risen with inflation, people such as Craig would be getting around £1,015,000 today.’

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BBC News, 7th April 2026

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UK veterans ‘forced to resign’ for being gay launch legal action against MoD – The Guardian

Posted April 8th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Two veterans who were forced to resign for being gay due to a ban on LGBT personnel in the armed forces have launched legal action against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) over a scheme set up to compensate them.’

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The Guardian, 7th April 2026

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Drunk Ryanair passenger jailed after forcing pilot to abort landing – The Independent

Posted April 8th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A man has been jailed for 10 months after his drunken and aggressive behaviour on a Ryanair flight forced the pilot to abort a landing attempt.’

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The Independent, 7th April 2026

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BSB rows back on early naming of charged barristers – Law Society Gazette

Posted April 7th, 2026 in news by michael

‘The Bar Standards Board is to bring forward publication of disciplinary charges faced by barristers – but has rowed back from naming defendants at the point when charges are brought.’

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Law Society Gazette, 7th April 2026

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Tribunal judge’s 16-week delay issuing decision leads to sanction – Law Society Gazette

Posted April 7th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A tribunal judge has been issued with formal advice for misconduct after he issued a decision notice nearly four months after the hearing.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th April 2026

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

BSB rejects Good Law Project complaint over gender critical barrister – Legal Futures

Posted April 7th, 2026 in news by michael

‘The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has rejected a complaint made against a barrister by the Good Law Project (GLP) on behalf of a trans woman over multiple social media posts.’

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Legal Futures, 7th April 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Chambers and ex-tenant face trial over unpaid rent – Legal Futures

Posted April 7th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A dispute between a leading chambers and a barrister over £71,200 of contributions that he allegedly failed to make is set to go to trial later this month.’

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Legal Futures, 7th April 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

The Hillsborough Law Bill: implications for public bodies – Local Government Lawyer

Posted April 7th, 2026 in news by michael

‘The Public Office (Accountability) Bill does more than simply introduce, reintroduce, establish, or strengthen provisions relating to candour. It also provides for a number of other changes to the way public bodies operate, or rather, codifies practices that should be embedded within existing policies, structures and frameworks.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 2nd April 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Court of Protection case update April 2026 – Local Government Lawyer

Posted April 7th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Lamis Fahad and Caitlin Smithey round up the latest Court of Protection judgments of interest to practitioners.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 2nd April 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Holiday let owner says legislation will ‘destroy me’ – BBC News

Posted April 7th, 2026 in news by michael

‘[U]nder the law, self-catering holiday accommodation that is not let for 182 days a year can be treated as a second home and subject to council tax, in some cases at a premium rate.’

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BBC News, 6th April 2026

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UK has detained 76 ‘age-disputed’ children under one in, one out scheme – The Guardian

Posted April 7th, 2026 in news by michael

‘More than 70 children from various conflict zones whose ages were disputed by the Home Office have been held in detention centres in the UK in preparation for forced removal to France under the government’s “one in, one out” scheme, research shows.’

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The Guardian, 5th April 2026

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Funeral director admits preventing dozens of burials and stealing donations from mourners – The Independent

Posted April 7th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A fraudulent funeral director who gave grieving families the wrong ashes while their loved ones’ bodies were left at his site for months has pleaded guilty to 30 counts of preventing a lawful burial.’

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The Independent, 2nd April 2026

Source: www.independent.co.uk