‘Since 1994, people relying on the use of public buildings in the UK have, without knowing it, been let down by the use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC): a cheaper, lightweight alternative to traditional concrete, but one that has an average lifespan of only 30 years. Now, as some schools face closure ensue at what would have been the beginning of term, the Department for Education has come under fire for its timing and for its previous lack of action. But it’s not just a safety issue: it’s a human rights issue.’
Each Other, 6th September 2023
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘Law firm cultures where solicitors are able to admit and learn from mistakes are central to ensuring adherence to professional ethics, the president of the Law Society said yesterday.’
Legal Futures, 6th September 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A High Court judge has decided not to extend the suspension of an order quashing a deal brokered between the Home Secretary and Kent County Council that capped the number of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UAS children) the council had to accommodate.’
Local Government Lawyer, 6th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas, is to become an illegal class C substance by the end of the year, the government has said.’
The Guardian, 5th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Businesses affected by strike action in Britain this year have an opportunity to help the government find a way to ensure services in six important areas impacting the economy continue to be delivered while such action is underway.’
OUT-LAW.com, 5th September 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Arbitrators’ common law duty to disclose any reason for doubts as to their impartiality could be codified under proposals from the Law Commission of England and Wales today. The recommendation is among proposed updates to the Arbitration Act 1996 which the independent reform body has published along with draft legislation.’
Law Society's Gazette, 6th September 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The Law Commission has “reluctantly concluded” that banning discrimination in the appointment of arbitrators “could cause more problems than it solves”, particularly in triggering “unwarranted satellite litigation”.’
Legal Futures, 6th September 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Wagner mercenary group will be declared a terrorist organisation, the Home Office has announced.’
The Guardian, 5th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A man jailed last year for murdering a six-year-old boy in 1994 has lost his appeal against his conviction.’
BBC News, 4th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A German court has refused to extradite to the UK a man accused of drug trafficking because of concerns about prison conditions in Britain.’
The Guardian, 5th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Ministers are considering introducing Martha’s rule in England to make it easier for patients and their families who believe their concerns are not being taken seriously by medical staff to get a second medical opinion.’
The Guardian, 4th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A growing number of women who say their children were handed to abusive partners by England and Wales’ family courts have abducted them and fled to Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus. The BBC spoke to six of them to investigate some of their stories.’
BBC News, 5th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) is a membership organisation which aims to promote the effective legal protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the UK and to further research, education and training in the area of human rights practice. The Young Lawyers’ Committee (YLC) is constituted by young lawyers, trainees, policy workers, paralegals, and law students with a keen interest in human rights law, who work together to provide essential training and resources for young people considering a career in human rights. This is done through the HRLA’s annual Judicial Review Mooting Competition, Careers Day and the Lord Kerr Essay Competition, which was set up by the HRLA to honour the legacy and human rights contribution of Lord Brian Francis Kerr, Baron Kerr of Tonaghmore, the former Supreme Court Justice, following a generous donation by his son, Patrick Kerr.’
UKSC Blog, 5th September 2023
Source: ukscblog.com
‘Has the CAT turned full circle in its approach to collective proceedings orders (CPOs)?’
Competition Bulletin, 2nd September 2023
Source: competitionbulletin.com
‘Two hundred women in the UK who claim they were left in pain after having a permanent contraception device fitted, can now take group legal action through the courts, against its manufacturer.’
BBC News, 5th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The court of appeal judge Lady Justice Thirlwall has been appointed to lead the public inquiry into Lucy Letby’s murder of seven babies in an NHS hospital.’
The Guardian, 4th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Richard Dewsbery reports on an important recent change to the Civil Procedure Rules that affects the N16A application form.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Sally Gore analyses a Court of Appeal ruling that considered the fairness of an age assessment when an appropriate adult was not used for the short-form assessment/interview.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
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