UK prepares to introduce two-tier worker protections across public sector outsourcing – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 12th, 2026 in news by michael

‘The UK, Scottish and Welsh governments are preparing reforms under the Employment Rights Act (ERA) that would create new statutory duties for contracting authorities, imposing enhanced obligations on private‑sector suppliers bidding for public contracts.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th March 2026

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Kneecap rapper will not face terrorism trial after high court rejects CPS appeal – The Guardian

Posted March 12th, 2026 in news by michael

‘The Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will not face a terrorism charge over allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a gig after the high court in London upheld a decision to throw out the case.’

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The Guardian, 11th March 2026

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 11th, 2026 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Monford Management Ltd Afina Navigation Ltd (Re KIVELI & AFINA I) [2026] EWCA Civ 251 (11 March 2026)

Muller UK and Ireland Group LLP & Ors v Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2026] EWCA Civ 248 (11 March 2026)

Dharmeshkumar v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 247 (10 March 2026)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Grass, R (On the Application Of) v First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber)(Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeals Tribunal) [2026] EWHC 541 (Admin) (11 March 2026)

Semenenko v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2026] EWHC 530 (Admin) (11 March 2026)

Gambrah v Director of HMP Thameside [2026] EWHC 523 (Admin) (11 March 2026)

AYA & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 552 (Admin) (11 March 2026)

BHO, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Heath and Social Care & Anor [2026] EWHC 517 (Admin) (10 March 2026)

GSX, R (On the Application Of) v The Crown Court at Southwark [2026] EWHC 538 (Admin) (10 March 2026)

High Court (Chancery Division)

UAB Business Enterprise & Anor v Oneta Ltd & Ors [2026] EWHC 543 (Ch) (11 March 2026)

Morris v Knights Professional Services Ltd & Ors [2026] EWHC 524 (Ch) (11 March 2026)

Crest Nicholson Regeneration Ltd v Calvert & Ors [2026] EWHC 531 (Ch) (11 March 2026)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Kamal v Tax Policy Associates Ltd & Anor [2026] EWHC 551 (KB) (11 March 2026)

Yuen v Li & Anor [2026] EWHC 532 (KB) (10 March 2026)

Tandridge District Council v Brien & Ors [2026] EWHC 547 (KB) (09 March 2026)

Source: www.bailii.org

Lammy’s jury reforms pass first Commons hurdle despite Labour backbench opposition – The Independent

Posted March 11th, 2026 in news by sally

‘David Lammy’s proposed reforms to the courts system have successfully passed their first parliamentary stage, despite accusations from his own backbench that he is exploiting victims’ experiences as a “cudgel” to push them through.’

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The Independent, 10th March 2026

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Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes – BBC News

Posted March 11th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Peers passed the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill after ministers offered a compromise to end a long-running dispute with opponents of the reform.’

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BBC News, 10th March 2026

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Activists cleared of “burglary” after rescuing beagle puppies bred for laboratory testing – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted March 11th, 2026 in news by sally

‘On 09 March 2026, following a seven-day trial and over nine hours of deliberation, a jury at Peterborough Crown Court acquitted five defendants involved in rescuing 18 beagle puppies from a facility that breeds them for animal testing.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 10th March 2026

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Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint – BBC News

Posted March 11th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A senior Google employee who claimed she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle has lost her case against the tech giant.’

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BBC News, 10th March 2026

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UK to apply visa break to student applicants in new immigration rules shift – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 11th, 2026 in news by sally

‘New immigration rules to be introduced in the UK will have a significant impact on education providers, according to an expert.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th March 2026

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UK junk food ad ban so diluted it may be largely ineffective, experts say – The Guardian

Posted March 11th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Report suggests only 1% of annual spend on food and drink adverts will be affected after industry lobbying.’

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The Guardian, 10th March 2026

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Administrative Court practice statement on opposed applications for extensions of time to apply to all London work except planning cases – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 11th, 2026 in news by michael

‘The Judge in Charge of the Administrative Court has issued a practice statement on opposed applications for extensions of time that will apply from now on to all of the court’s work in London, except in Planning Court cases.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 11th March 2026

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Boss repeatedly shouted ‘potato’ at Irish employee – BBC News

Posted March 11th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A book-keeper whose boss repeatedly shouted the word “potato” at her “in a strong Irish accent” has been awarded more than £23,000 by an employment tribunal after it found she had been racially harassed.’

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BBC News, 10th March 2026

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Council wrongly stopped allowance payments after agreeing to provide adoption support for two sisters for life, Ombudsman finds – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 11th, 2026 in news by michael

‘An investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found that although Luton Borough Council agreed to provide adoption support for life for two sisters, it wrongly stopped allowance payments for the eldest, and reduced payments for the younger sibling “without any notice or communication with the family”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 10th March 2026

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Sex offender avoids prison despite being caught with more AI child sex images – The Independent

Posted March 11th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A sex offender serving a suspended sentence over artificial intelligence (AI) images of child sexual abuse has been warned by a judge he has escaped prison “by the skin of your teeth” after being caught with more illegal content.’

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The Independent, 10th March 2026

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Rape victims to get specialised legal advice in courts – BBC News

Posted March 11th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Rape victims will be given access to specialist legal advice throughout the criminal justice process, the government has announced.’

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BBC News, 10th March 2026

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Charity Commission loses judicial review bid over Ombudsman plans to report failures to Parliament – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 11th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A High Court judge has refused the Charity Commission for England and Wales permission to bring a judicial review challenge over reports issued by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) concerning its handling of safeguarding complaints.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 10th March 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 10th, 2026 in law reports by michael

High Court (Administrative Court)

Sawicki v Circuit Law Court in Swidnica, Poland [2026] EWHC 516 (Admin) (10 March 2026)

Dich, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 502 (Admin) (10 March 2026)

Pompe, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs [2026] EWHC 529 (Admin) (10 March 2026)

Witness IIA126, R (on the Application of) v The Chairman of the Independent Inquiry Relating to Afghanistan [2026] EWHC 525 (Admin) (09 March 2026)

High Court (Chancery Division)

McKavney v Serco Group PLC & Ors [2026] EWHC 508 (Ch) (10 March 2026)

Importers Service Corporation & Anor v Aliotta & Ors [2026] EWHC 533 (Ch) (09 March 2026)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Crane Bank Ltd & Ors v DFCU Bank Ltd & Ors [2026] EWHC 522 (Comm) (09 March 2026)

Iconic Sports Eagle Investment LLC v Textor (Rev1) [2026] EWHC 514 (Comm) (06 March 2026)

Source: www.bailii.org

Overhaul of rape inquiries threatened by lack of courtroom awareness, says expert – The Guardian

Posted March 10th, 2026 in news by sally

‘An overhaul of the way police investigate rape is being put at risk by a lack of awareness in courtrooms in England and Wales, the government’s independent adviser on rape has warned.’

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The Guardian, 9th March 2026

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Tackling hate and discrimination: the UK Government on anti-Muslim hostility and antisemitism – Law & Religion UK

Posted March 10th, 2026 in news by sally

‘On 9 March, the UK Government published a new policy paper: Protecting What Matters: Towards a more confident, cohesive, and resilient United Kingdom.’

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Law & Religion UK, 10th March 2026

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MPs reject ban on social media for under-16s – The Guardian

Posted March 10th, 2026 in news by sally

‘Parliamentarians voted 307 to 173, majority 134, against the proposed change to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill, which was brought forward by Conservative peer and former minister John Nash.’

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The Guardian, 9th March 2026

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Proscription and Protest: The Palestine Action Decision – Law Pod UK

Posted March 10th, 2026 in news by sally

‘Lucy McCann is joined by Jonathan Metzer (1 Crown Office Row) to discuss the Divisional Court’s ruling in R (Ammori) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 292 (Admin) that the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was unlawful.’

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Law Pod UK, 9th March 2026

Source: audioboom.com