‘The High Court in R (on the application of Matthew Wright) v Medway Magistrates’ Court [2026] EWHC 1842 (Admin) has confirmed, in refusing an application for judicial review, that the Environment Agency (the ‘EA’), has the power to prosecute offences of any nature in circumstances where the prosecution is incidental to its functions, this power was granted to the EA by Parliament in section 37(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (the ‘Act’).’

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Six Pump Court, 25th August 2026

Source: 6pumpcourt.co.uk

‘R v Foster [2026] EWCA Crim 1088, 7 August 2026. This appeal case, considering the length of sentence for perverting the course of justice, should operate as a stern warning of how seriously criminal courts will view giving false accounts in anticipation of coronial investigations.’

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Serjeants' Inn, 27th August 2026

Source: www.serjeantsinn.com

‘A solicitor struck off in 2019 after being recorded by an undercover reporter advising on a sham marriage has failed in a bid to return to the profession.’

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Legal Futures, 8th September 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

‘The Government is updating the legal risk guidance used by government lawyers this week (7 September), making it clear that it is “wholly proper” for ministers to take decisions where there is a tenable legal argument, even where there is a “high legal risk”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th September 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

‘On 7 September, the Church of England issued the following Press Release, Clergy Discipline complaints against Bishop of Salisbury.’

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Law & Religion UK, 7th September 2026

Source: lawandreligionuk.com

‘In a guest post, Professor Russell Sandberg looks at the ongoing Government consultation on wedding law reform.’

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Law & Religion UK, 7th September 2026

Source: lawandreligionuk.com

‘Many police forces in England and Wales still need to make improvements in the way they investigate crime and other “basics” of policing, according to His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC).’

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BBC News, 8th September 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘A school teacher accidentally revealed his YouTube search history, including “teen bikini haul”, to pupils during a geography lesson at an all-girls’ boarding school, a teaching conduct panel heard.’

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The Independent, 7th September 2026

Source: www.independent.co.uk

‘A former tax worker who described himself as “the ultimate genocidal racist monster” has been jailed for inciting hatred online after he was exposed by a BBC investigation.’

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BBC News, 7th September 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘The UK retailer Next has overturned a 2024 court ruling forcing it to pay its shop staff the same higher basic pay rates as its warehouse workers under equal pay rules.’

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The Guardian, 7th September 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

‘Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on the government to deliver swift reform to save the justice system from “disrepute” after fast-track courts convicted domestic violence victims over unpaid household bills.’

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The Independent, 7th September 2026

Source: www.independent.co.uk

‘Grindr will pay £26m to settle a lawsuit brought by thousands of users in the UK who allege that the US dating app shared highly sensitive personal information, including in some cases their HIV status, with advertising companies.’

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The Guardian, 7th September 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

‘In this edition of Lay of the Land, Gavin McLeod examines the acquisition constructive trust, an important but often overlooked tool for protecting beneficial interests in land without requiring proof of detrimental reliance.’

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St Philips Barristers, 3rd September 2026

Source: st-philips.com

‘In this episode, Chelsea Bartlett discusses an appellate decision which considers the balance between ensuring compliance with rules of FPR Part 3A and PD3AA whilst enabling all parties to adequately put their case. Kate Pearson looks at the appellate court’s view of a decision to make findings of alienating behaviours despite a preliminary determination that such allegations would not be considered.’

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St. John's Chambers, 28th August 2026

Source: www.stjohnschambers.co.uk

‘This blog offers some reflections on the Government’s response, in light of the stated aim of addressing the pre-existing gap and comparative examples in other European countries (see further Katsaroumpas et al 2025). It argues that the Government’s choice of a universal prohibition of detriments marks a significant, well-evidenced and welcome step towards closing the gap. In particular, it prudently avoids several legislative traps associated with a closed list. However, if the objective is, as the Government put it in its response, to ensure that ‘workers get full protection against detriment when taking industrial action’ (DBT 2026c, p. 27), further work is outstanding. The forthcoming Regulations are a necessary yet not sufficient step.’

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UK Labour Law, 7th September 2026

Source: uklabourlawblog.com

‘In a recent decision, the Upper Tribunal (‘the UT’) has found that the operation of section 44 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘FOIA’) breaches the right to access information under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (‘ECHR’). The decision will obviously be of interest to lawyers working in the field of information rights. In this post, we also argue that the decision will be of interest to public lawyers more generally. This post first explains the factual and legal background to the case, Cruelty Free International v Information Commissioner and Home Office. Second, the post traces the reasoning and findings of the UT’s decision. In doing so, the post identifies five points of significance beyond the instant case. These five points of general interest, we argue, were also legal hurdles that Cruelty Free International needed to overcome, and largely did overcome, to succeed in its challenge.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 7th September 2026

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

‘Adjudication is a procedure for resolving disputes without resorting to lengthy and expensive court procedure. For the purposes of this guide, adjudication is a reference to the procedure introduced in the UK in 1996 by the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act (Construction Act). Originally the intention of the Construction Act was that the adjudication process would be fairly informal. However, it has developed into a formal process with parties serving detailed submissions, witness statements and often even expert reports.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 4th September 2026

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

‘The Employment Rights Act 2025 has been described as the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation. It contains a number of reforms, the breadth and complexity of which will have a significant impact on employers. The Government has published and recently updated its implementation timetable for the reforms which span a period of over a year from when the Act became law. In this article, we set out what we consider to be some of the most significant upcoming changes and practical guidance on what businesses can do to prepare.’

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Kingsley Napley Employment Law Blog, 4th September 2026

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk

‘The High Court has refused to strike out part of a contractor’s procurement claim against the London Borough of Tower Hamlets because the judge said the matter complained of could be cured by amendment.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 4th September 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk