Jailed NHS sexual health doctor who took explicit photos of patients is struck off – The Independent

Posted November 4th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A sexual health doctor who let out his flat to young men who wanted to watch the London 2012 Olympics so he could take explicit photographs of them has been struck off.’

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The Independent, 4th November 2026

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Four weight loss adverts banned: ‘We won’t hesitate to take action’ – The Independent

Posted November 4th, 2026 in news by michael

‘Four adverts have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for promoting prescription-only weight loss pills to the public.’

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The Independent, 4th November 2026

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Speeding driver jailed for fatal Lamborghini crash – BBC News

Posted November 4th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A driver who caused the death of her friend when she lost control of a rented Lamborghini and crashed into a motorway barrier has been jailed for 10 years.’

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BBC News, 3rd November 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal – BBC News

Posted November 4th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A celebrity who asked the High Court to permanently prevent two news organisations from publishing his identity and allegations of sexual misconduct has lost his case, with the court saying the man’s claim for an injunction was denied.’

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BBC News, 3rd November 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Dorset homeowner wins 14-month battle over illegal wall blocking her sea view – The Independent

Posted November 4th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A homeowner has triumphed over a property developer who has finally dismantled an illegal wall that blocked her view of the sea.’

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The Independent, 3rd November 2026

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Police admit unlawful home entry and assault of couple – BBC News

Posted November 4th, 2026 in news by michael

‘A couple have been awarded £9,000 in damages after police admitted its officers unlawfully entered their home and assaulted them nearly four years ago.’

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BBC News, 3rd November 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 3rd, 2026 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Caerphilly County Borough Council v Williamson, R (on the application of) [2026] EWCA Civ 1402 (03 November 2026)

Vivid Housing Ltd v Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE [2026] EWCA Civ 1389 (03 November 2026)

Operafund Eco-Invest Sicav Plc & Anor v The Kingdom Of Spain [2026] EWCA Civ 1392 (02 November 2026)

The Kingdom Hall Trust v Davies [2026] EWCA Civ 1377 (02 November 2026)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Ibori, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 1396 (03 November 2026)

High Court (Administrative Court)

HM Attorney General for England and Wales v British Broadcasting Corporation [2026] EWHC 2802 (Admin) (03 November 2026)

Government Of Bermuda v Oporto [2026] EWHC 2801 (Admin) (02 November 2026)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court) 

Loughton Contracts PLC v The Amtico Company Ltd [2026] EWHC 2814 (TCC) (03 November 2026)

United Living (South) Ltd v Dovista UK Ltd & Ors [2026] EWHC 2676 (TCC) (03 November 2026)

Verity Healthcare Ltd v Cambridgeshire County Council [2026] EWHC 2830 (TCC) (03 November 2026)

Source: www.bailii.org

The Crime and Policing Act 2026: A Pattern of Restriction on Protest Rights in the United Kingdom – Oxford Human Rights Hub

Posted November 3rd, 2026 in news by sally

‘The recent Crime and Policing Act 2026 (the Act) introduces further restrictive measures affecting protest in the UK. This Act adds to a growing body of legislation governing an individual’s ability to peacefully protest, by creating new offences and expanding police powers, while building on measures introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, the Public Order Act 1986, and the Public Order Act 2023. Within the context of Articles 10 and 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), such measures call into question the pattern of an increasingly restrictive approach to protest rights in the UK.’

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Oxford Human Rights Hub, 2nd November 2026

Source: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk

What are the planned changes to immigration rules? – BBC News

Posted November 3rd, 2026 in news by sally

‘Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has set out plans to overhaul immigration rules.’

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BBC News, 2nd November 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Driver who dragged cyclist under his car jailed for life for murder – The Guardian

Posted November 3rd, 2026 in news by sally

‘A driver who ploughed into a headteacher who was cycling home from school and dragged him, trapped under his car, for more than a mile has been jailed for life.’

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The Guardian, 2nd November 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

Judge handed warning for comments about Roma community – Legal Futures

Posted November 3rd, 2026 in news by sally

‘A tribunal judge has been given a formal warning for making “disparaging generalisations” about the Roma community to other members of the tribunal.’

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Legal Futures, 3rd November 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 2nd, 2026 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Servis-Terminal LLC v Drelle [2026] EWCA Civ 1390 (30 October 2026)

PJSC VTB Bank v HM Treasury [2026] EWCA Civ 1373 (30 October 2026)

Thomas Holdings Ltd & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Revenue and Customs [2026] EWCA Civ 1369 (30 October 2026)

Transworld Payment Solutions UK Ltd & Anor v First Curacao International Bank NV & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 1375 (29 October 2026)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Meta Platforms Inc & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v The Office of Communications [2026] EWHC 2779 (Admin) (30 October 2026)

Asiedu-Baning v The Nursing and Midwifery Council [2026] EWHC 2731 (Admin) (30 October 2026)

Lynx UK Trust Community Interest Company, R (On the Application Of) v Natural England [2026] EWHC 2761 (Admin) (30 October 2026)

Martin, R (On the Application Of) v Buckinghamshire County Council [2026] EWHC 2792 (Admin) (27 October 2026)

High Court (Business & Property Division)

Cleveland Potash Ltd v Drummond & Ors (Consequential Matters) [2026] EWHC 2781 (BP) (30 October 2026)

DS Developing Ltd v A Hughes and Son (Skellingthorpe) Ltd [2026] EWHC 2634 (BP) (30 October 2026)

Zennar Ltd v Molssi Fashion Shanghai Ltd [2026] EWHC 2787 (BP) (30 October 2026)

Sidoli & Anor v Sidoli & Anor [2026] EWHC 2769 (BP) (29 October 2026)

High Court (Commercial Court)

The Master and Scholars of Balliol College in the University of Oxford & Ors v Aviva Insurance Ltd [2026] EWHC 2747 (Comm) (30 October 2026)

Alta Trading UK Ltd & Ors v Bosworth & Ors [2026] EWHC 2767 (Comm) (29 October 2026)

AIB Group (UK) PLC v Richardson [2026] EWHC 2788 (Comm) (29 October 2026)

Camstar Herbs Ltd v Advisory Insurance Brokers Ltd (t/a Morgan Law Insurance Brokers) [2026] EWHC 2649 (Comm) (27 October 2026)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Djumaliev v Muradi [2026] EWHC 2748 (KB) (30 October 2026)

Mex Group Worldwide Ltd v Duthie & Anor [2026] EWHC 2803 (KB) (30 October 2026)

Mayo v Evans & Anor [2026] EWHC 2797 (KB) (30 October 2026)

Corporation Leasing & Finance Ltd v Irwin Mitchell LLP [2026] EWHC 2785 (KB) (30 October 2026)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court) 

PAL Aerospace Ltd v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 2786 (TCC) (29 October 2026)

Source: www.bailii.org

Disclosure and wasted costs: lessons from a recent care case – Local Government Lawyer

Posted November 2nd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Graeme Bentley considers a recent matter in which the Court provided important reminders to local authorities, their legal representatives and other professionals as to the duties of disclosure and information sharing.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 30th October 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Family Court Reporting Watch Roundup: October 2026 – The Transparency Project

Posted November 2nd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Welcome to the Roundup, where we correct, clarify and comment on media reports of family law, explain and comment on published family court judgments, and highlight other transparency news.’

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The Transparency Project, 30th October 2026

Source: transparencyproject.org.uk

Civil Justice Council calls for new practice direction on AI use in court documents – Local Government Lawyer

Posted November 2nd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has recommended new rules governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in preparing court documents, including disclosure requirements for witnesses and expert evidence.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 30th October 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

The latest instalment in what constitutes an ‘accident’ in secondary victim claims? – Quarterly Medical Law Review

Posted November 2nd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Boate v Twin Ventures International Ltd [2026] EWCC66′

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Quarterly Medical Law Review, 2nd November 2026

Source: 1corqmlr.com

Law Commission to review offences against dead bodies – Law Commission

Posted November 2nd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘The Law Commission of England and Wales has launched a new project that will consider the application of the criminal law to conduct involving a dead body or human remains.’

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Law Commission, 30th October 2026

Source: lawcom.gov.uk

The Online Safety Act: An overview – House of Commons Library

Posted November 2nd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘The Online Safety Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. The act is expected to be fully implemented by mid-2027.’

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House of Commons Library, 30th October 2026

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

Bernard Keenan and Ewan Smith: Proscription, Proportion, and Palestine Action – Part 1 – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted November 2nd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘The case tests the relationship between national security and judicial review. It asks whether the decision to proscribe Palestine Action was a breach of the Secretary of State’s duty to act in accordance with the European Convention of Human Rights. This is a UK law duty under s.6 of the Human Rights Act 1998.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 2nd November 2026

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

Sam Guy & Joe Tomlinson: Rising Caseloads in Judicial Review – A Question of AI? – Uk Constitutional LAw Association

Posted November 2nd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Across many parts of the administrative justice system, caseloads appear to be rising. Tribunals handling administrative appeals are currently experiencing record backlogs. Public sector ombudsmen are observing similar trends. This has renewed focus on a perennial question in these institutions: what drives these caseloads? Increasingly, institutions must now ask a follow-up question: is use of AI part of the explanation?’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 30th October 2026

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org