Prince Harry’s security in UK under review – BBC News
‘In May, Prince Harry lost a legal case to have his police protection reinstated when visiting the UK.’
BBC News, 8th December 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Teenage Afghan asylum seekers who abducted and raped girl, 15, sentenced – The Guardian
‘Two teenage Afghan asylum seekers who abducted and raped a 15-year-old girl have been given custodial sentences.’
The Guardian, 8th December 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ex-footballer Joey Barton sentenced for posting grossly offensive social media messages – The Independent
‘A jury at Liverpool Crown Court found Barton had “crossed the line between free speech and a crime” with six posts he made on X (formerly Twitter) about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and TV football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.’
The Independent, 8th December 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Scottish nurse wins part of her tribunal in trans doctor changing room case – The Guardian
‘In a written judgment on Monday, the tribunal upheld Peggie’s harassment claim against the health board but dismissed other claims. It also dismissed the nurse’s claim against Upton, whose evidence was held to be “more reliable and materially more cohesive in nature”.’
The Guardian, 8th December 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Changing the Law to End Ageism – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Is our society obsessed with youth? UN Human Rights’ Nena Georgantzi joins Equality Commissioner Alasdair Henderson to consider what stronger domestic and international legal frameworks could look like if society is serious about valuing people at a later stage of life.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 8th December 2025
Source: audioboom.com
Denial of a right to a fair hearing (and a questionable injunction against a tenant under s.9A LTA 1985) – Nearly Legal
‘This was quite a remarkable (and successful) judicial review of a decision of HHJ Gerald to refuse permission to appeal on four grounds from an inunction order made against Mr Batt by a District Judge. It also involves what can charitably be said to be an innovative approach to section 9A Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 – the fitness for human habitation obligation.’
Nearly Legal, 7th December 2025
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Jurisdictional comity in the Supreme Court – Administrative Court Blog
‘Co-editor of the blog, Lewis Graham, has written on the Article 14 ECHR aspects of R (Jwanczuk) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2025] UKSC 42. The Supreme Court concluded that the “contribution condition” for bereavement support payment in the Pensions Act 2014, section 31, did not breach Article 14 ECHR read with Article 1 of Protocol 1 to the ECHR (“A1P1”). This condition required an applicant’s deceased spouse or civil partner to have paid certain national insurance contributions during their working life. The Claimant’s case, which the Supreme Court rejected, was that this condition gave rise to unjustified discrimination. The Supreme Court stated this “may seem a harsh decision” ([160]), but the result was not unexpected: this is the clear direction of travel since the Supreme Court’s judgment in R (SC, CB and 8 children) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2021] UKSC 26, [2022] A.C. 223.’
Administrative Court Blog, 6th December 2025
‘A move towards an authoritarian state’: what those with trial experience think of removing juries – The Guardian
‘David Lammy plans to cut the number of jury trials in England and Wales. A defendant, a victim, a barrister, a KC, a judge and a juror have concerns.’
The Guardian, 7th December 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bar Council awarded for commitment to environmental responsibility – Bar Council
‘The Bar Council has been awarded the ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI) for our commitment to environmental sustainability in its operations.’
Bar Council, 4th December 2025
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Court of Appeal sets aside care and placement orders, finding court needed to “keep bigger picture in view” – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has set aside care and placement orders in respect of a two-year-old boy on the basis that the proposed plan for adoption was neither “necessary nor proportionate”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 5th December 2025
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Manifestation of religious belief: Smith v Manchester City Council [2025] EWHC 2987 (KB) – UK Human Rights Blog
‘To what extent does the law afford protection to couples looking to foster children, in circumstances where that couple possesses (and vocalises) strong religious beliefs? This was the issue for consideration before Turner J, who heard this appeal in the King’s Bench Division of the High Court. Judgment was handed down on 18 November 2025.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 4th December 2025
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Legal aid lawyers: unsung heroes of pro bono? – Legal Action
‘LAPG research suggests practitioners are spending up to a quarter of their time on what it terms ‘pro(vider) bono’ – the unpaid work that keeps the legal aid scheme afloat.’
Legal Action, 27th November 2025
Source: www.lag.org.uk
LiPs complaining more about barristers, regulator reveals – Law Society Gazette
‘Complaints from litigants in person now account for one fifth of all reports made of alleged misconduct by barristers, the Bar Standards Board’s annual report has revealed.’
Law Society Gazette, 4th December 2025
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Sevenfold increase in serious incidents at UK immigration detention centre, report finds – The Guardian
‘There were 28 serious incidents at Gatwick immigration removal centre in 2024 compared with four recorded in 2023, the report from the independent monitoring board said. These included large protests and men jumping on to anti-suicide netting. On 12 occasions the National Tactical Response Group, a specialist unit to deal with protests and other serious problems, was called in to quell disorder.’
The Guardian, 4th December 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK workers will get unfair dismissal rights after six months from 1 January 2027 – The Guardian
‘Ministers will speed up the implementation of protections against unfair dismissal for workers so that they start from 2027 after brokering a compromise with Angela Rayner.’
The Guardian, 4th December 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Dryrobe wins trademark case against rival waterproof changing coat D-Robe – The Guardian
‘Dryrobe, the maker of huge waterproof towel-lined coats favoured by cold water swimming fans, has won a trademark case against a smaller label that must now stop selling items under the D-Robe brand within a week.’
The Guardian, 4th December 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
People living along polluted Thames file legal complaint to force water firm to act – The Guardian
‘Communities across south-east England are filing the first coordinated legal complaints that sewage pollution by Thames Water negatively affects their lives.’
The Guardian, 2nd December 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Judicial mediation becoming a “safety net” for parties – Legal Futures
‘A High Court master has explained how judicial mediation was able to resolve a dispute, where one of the sides was unable to afford a private mediation.’
Legal Futures, 4th December 2025
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
English High Court ruling provides clarity for lenders over default interest – OUT-LAW.com
‘The court rejected a claim by CEK Investment that a default rate of interest of 4% per month (compounded), under a loan it obtained from London Credit, amounted to a penalty clause.’
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd December 2025
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Privy Council’s Ivanishvili ruling removes obstacle in civil fraud claims – OUT-LAW.com
‘A Privy Council ruling that claimants can succeed in a claim based on a false representation even if they cannot provide evidence that they were actually aware of the deceit will have significant impact on future fraud cases, an expert has highlighted.’
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd December 2025
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
