Government to tighten law on online suicide drugs – BBC News
‘The government has said it will tighten up laws which allow people to buy drugs online that can be used to take their own lives.’
BBC News, 11th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government backs miscarriage bereavement leave – BBC News
‘The government has said it supports bereavement leave for couples who experience a miscarriage.’
BBC News, 11th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Crossbow killer jailed for life for triple murders – BBC News
‘A man who killed his ex-girlfriend, her sister and her mother in a crossbow attack motivated by “self pity” has been jailed for life and told he would never be released from prison.’
BBC News, 11th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government commits to public inquiry recommendations transparency – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK government has set out plans to increase transparency over the recommendations made by UK public inquiries, in a move one expert said will improve the effectiveness of those inquiries in future.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th March 2025
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Significant Article 6 ECHR Decision on Courts’ Ability to Suspend Orders Pending Appeal – UK Human Rights Blog
‘The High Court has handed down its judgment in Chief Constable of Humberside Police v Kelly Morgan [2024] EWHC 2859 (Admin). This is a significant human rights case which concerns whether the Crown Court has the power to suspend orders made by the lower court pending an ongoing appeal.The human rights arguments related to the closure order regime. Such orders are made by magistrates’ courts (pursuant to s.80 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014). The High Court described the orders as “draconian” because closure orders can exclude people from their own home.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 10th March 2025
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Council agrees to improve voting accessibility for blind voters after settling legal challenge – Local Government Lawyer
‘Croydon Council has agreed to make reasonable adjustments for visually impaired people at future elections, after settling a legal challenge.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th March 2025
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Solicitor cannot base victimisation claim on firm’s report to SRA – Legal Futures
‘A solicitor cannot base a victimisation claim against her law firm at the employment tribunal on it reporting her to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), a judge has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 11th March 2025
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
In depth: Arbitration Act – new rules put UK ahead – Law Society’s Gazette
‘An updated Arbitration Act not only “safeguards the UK’s reputation for excellence”, but also reinforces its international credentials. With a wary eye on the competition, practitioners welcome the act’s clarity.’
Law Society's Gazette, 10th March 2025
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Pre-recorded evidence has no impact on rape conviction rates, MoJ claims – Law Society’s Gazette
‘There is no evidence to suggest that pre-recorded video evidence from complainants and witnesses in sexual offence trials reduces jury conviction rates, the Ministry of Justice said yesterday.’
Law Society's Gazette, 11th March 2025
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Norfolk woman refuses to hand over 16th-century Italian painting identified as stolen – The Guardian
‘A 16th-century Madonna and Child painting disappeared without a trace after it was stolen from a museum in northern Italy more than half a century ago. Now, having surfaced in Britain, it is in the possession of a woman in Norfolk, who is refusing to return it – even though it is listed on police stolen art databases.’
The Guardian, 10th March 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Teacher who ‘hugged and stroked’ pupil banned – BBC News
‘A secondary school teacher has been banned from the profession after having an inappropriate relationship with a pupil.’
BBC News, 11th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sentencing body defends changes after ‘two-tier’ row – BBC News
‘The body advising judges on criminal sentences has hit back at the justice secretary’s call for it to scrap new guidance on sentencing offenders from ethnic monitories.’
BBC News, 10th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Justice secretary set for showdown with judges over sentencing guidelines – The Independent
‘Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood is set for a confrontation with the Sentencing Council later this week after they wrote to her warning her against “dictating” to judges over new measures which she fears will create a “two tier” legal system.’
The Independent, 10th March 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police admit arrest of anti-monarchy heckler in Oxford was unlawful – The Guardian
‘Police have admitted acting unlawfully in arresting a trainee Baptist minister who called out “Who elected him?” at a local proclamation of the accession of King Charles III.’
The Guardian, 11th March 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Chicken manure can be classified as industrial waste, judge rules – The Guardian
‘Industrial poultry farms face tough new regulations around the disposal of chicken manure after a judge ruled it can be classified as waste and requires a detailed and transparent plan to dispose of it without damaging the environment.’
The Guardian, 11th March 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Alexander Bunzl and Arran Dowling-Hussey adjudication article – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square
‘Arran Dowling-Hussey and Alexander Bunzl have written case note BDW Trading Limited v Ardmore Construction Limited [2024] EWHC 3235 (TCC).’
4-5 Gray's Inn Square, 7th March 2025
Source: www.4-5.co.uk
Lauren Fullerton and Arran Dowling-Hussey look at one of the most significant special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) cases from 2024 – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square
‘Lauren Fullerton and Arran Dowling-Hussey look at one of the most significant special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) cases from 2024.’
4-5 Gray's Inn Square, 7th March 2025
Source: www.4-5.co.uk
Sky UK Limited and Mace Limited v Riverstone Managing Agency Limited & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 1567 – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square
‘Amrit Dhanoa & Arran Dowling-Hussey from 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square Chambers Construction & Engineering Group look at a recent significant Court of Appeal decision on Construction All Risks Insurance.’
4-5 Gray’s Inn Square, 7th March 2025
Source: www.4-5.co.uk
Starter tenancies, extensions, and section 21 claims – An ASB case. – Nearly Legal
‘Yorkshire Housing Limited v Scott. County Court at Scarborough. 30 October 2024. A section 21 based possession claim for a ‘starter tenancy’ for the reason of anti social behaviour.’
Nearly Legal, 9th March 2025
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
