‘A bank customer who claimed he has a “phobia” of materials related to Pride has lost a case against NatWest in which he alleged a display in one of its branches caused him “severe psychological distress”.’
The Independent, 26th November 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The UK Supreme Court has unanimously allowed the UK Government’s appeal in R (Jwanczuk) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ([2025] UKSC 42). In doing so, it reaffirmed its commitment to the widely-criticised approach to proportionality review espoused in its SC judgment ([2021] UKSC 26) and attached little weight to disability as a suspect ground of discrimination under Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights (“ECHR”). The decision perpetuates a considerable reshaping of how judges approach justification review under the Human Rights Act 1998 (the “HRA”) and sets an impracticably high threshold for claimants to meet; this, it is suggested, is regrettable. It is clear that SC will continue to cast a long shadow over domestic Article 14 claims.’
Oxford Human Rights Hub, 25th November 2025
Source: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk
‘The threshold at which the UK’s ‘sugar tax’ is levied is to be lowered, with effect from 2028, under plans outlined by the UK government on Tuesday.’
OUT-LAW.com, 25th November 2025
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘A man has been found guilty of chasing a police officer with a chainsaw and attempting to murder him.’
The Independent, 25th November 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘At some point in the challenge to the ban on Palestine Action beginning on Wednesday, the co-founder of the direct action group will be asked to leave courtroom five at the Royal Courts of Justice, as will her legal team and most others present. Then the case will continue without them.’
The Guardian, 26th November 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A man who murdered a teenager yards from his home, in an attack thought to have been motivated by gang rivalry, has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 25th November 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Court of Appeal has granted CILEX permission to appeal against the Mazur judgment.’
Legal Futures, 25th November 2025
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Prosecutors are now seeking to dismantle a “complex web of harm” associated with violence against women and girls (VAWG), as new data reveals a “significant overlap” between various offences.’
The Independent, 25th November 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Law is frequently characterised as one of the most demanding university disciplines, with students facing complex and competing pressures. Alongside academic achievement, law students are expected to obtain work experience, build well-rounded CVs, and demonstrate “commercial awareness” and “resilience”, all while maintaining interests outside the discipline. These cumulative demands contribute to significant levels of stress and anxiety, with estimates suggesting that one in four law students will experience poor mental health. The increasing diversity and internationalisation of law classrooms further complicates the challenge of providing effective and equitable support. This article presents an evidence-based framework, developed in 2020/2021, designed to embed wellbeing within the law school curriculum. Drawing on the experience of a senior tutor, the framework details the creation and implementation of a pastoral care strategy that positions wellbeing at the centre of the student experience, spanning across induction week, teaching, and assessment. 13 pedagogically informed interventions are identified, each aimed at encouraging student reflection, fostering supportive communities, and reducing stigma around mental health. Collectively, these interventions highlight practical approaches by which law schools can integrate wellbeing into curriculum design and institutional culture, offering a model to strengthen student support and enhance educational outcomes in an increasingly pressured environment.’
The Law Teacher, 24th November 2025
Source: www.tandfonline.com
‘The stepchildren of a multimillionaire animal medicine tycoon have won a court fight over control of his £8.2m fortune after complaining they were labelled “entitled spoilt brats” by the man he left in charge of his empire.’
The Independent, 25th November 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The already significant earnings gap between male and female barristers has widened over the last four years, according to Bar Council research.’
Legal Futures, 25th November 2025
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Legal experts at Pinsent Masons say that a recent decision in a UK court, finding that BHP is liable for potentially billions more in compensation following the 2015 collapse of the Fundao tailings dam in Brazil that killed 19 people, is a “significant landmark in mass action litigation”.’
OUT-LAW.com, 24th November 2025
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The UK government has rejected a request by Nigeria to deport a former senior Nigerian politician convicted of organ trafficking.’
The Guardian, 24th November 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The “chaos” caused by the Mazur ruling demands “a courageous, full-scale review of the regulatory framework” in response, the chair of the Legal Services Consumer Panel has argued.’
Legal Futures, 25th November 2025
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Social media platforms are being urged to limit internet “pile-ons” under new guidelines to protect women and girls online.’
The Guardian, 25th November 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Re BV (Medical Treatment – Renal Cancer: Nephrectomy) [2025] EWCOP 41 (T3) is a relatively ‘routine’ medical treatment case (without, of course, diminishing its huge significance for the man in question). It is a clear and thoughtful example of the relevant statutory bodies and the court working through carefully to ensure that a patient detained under the MHA 1983 received appropriate treatment for an unrelated physical disorder. It is also of note for the clarity of the capacity assessment carried out by BV’s treating psychiatrist.’
Mental Capacity Law and Policy, 24th November 2025
‘The Court of Appeal has handed a significant judgment in, from what I can tell, the first appellate decision overturning a first instance finding that the s.31(2A) SCA 1981 “no substantial difference” test was met. The case is R (Hippolyte) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWCA Civ 1493. The judgment confirms the central importance of adducing evidence (normally a witness statement) for a public authority to satisfy the no substantial difference test, and the fact that the courts are less likely to find the test met in respect of some legal errors as compared to others.’
Administrative Court Blog, 21st November 2025
‘The anti-terrorism Prevent programme risks being overwhelmed because of the government’s ban on Palestine Action and could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, a member of the Home Office’s homeland security group has warned.’
The Guardian, 23rd November 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘This was a County Court appeal of a first instance possession order on the basis of a section 21 notice. Ms Rainford had a “starter tenancy” from Paragon for an initial 12 month term, after which it would become an assured tenancy. Paragon had extended this “probationary period” for a further 6 month fixed term, which was to expire on 25 December 2021. On 5 August 2021, Paragon had served a section 21 notice on Ms R, requiring her to leave on 5 December 2021 (four months notice was required due to Coronavirus regs at the time). Possession proceedings were issued on 25 January 2022 via the accelerated procedure.’
Nearly Legal, 23rd November 2025
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘A man has been jailed for life with a minimum of 27 years for murdering his ex-wife at their son’s grave on their late child’s birthday.’
The Guardian, 21st November 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
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