‘A High Court judge has ruled in favour of a group of residents and businesses challenging a proposed low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) scheme in West Dulwich, South London. The West Dulwich Action Group (WDAG) launched legal action against Lambeth Council, successfully halting the experimental scheme.’

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The Independent, 9th May 2025

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‘Six Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia face significant jail terms when they are sentenced at the Old Bailey in London on Monday.’

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BBC News, 9th May 2025

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‘Two friends who embarked on a “moronic mission” to fell the Sycamore Gap tree with a chainsaw have been found guilty of “mindless” criminal damage.’

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The Guardian, 9th May 2025

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‘A string of prosecutions in the UK should spur UK manufacturers to take action to meet their legal obligations to address health risks arising from dust.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th May 2025

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‘Care practitioners will be all too familiar with the 26-week time limit imposed by section 14 of the Children and Families Act 2014 and section 32(1)(a)(ii) of the Children Act 1989. It is this limit that has been the cause of pressure on public law children proceedings to conclude by a certain date, often leading to a recommendation by psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and children’s guardians that a parent is unable to make sufficient or sufficiently enduring changes within the children’s timescales.’

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St Ives Chambers, 7th May 2025

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‘Previous canonical writings on racism and policing have focussed on the shift from overt to covert articulations (Loftus 2010; Holdaway and O’Neill 2013), finding that racism is communicated primarily by white, heterosexist men in “white spaces” (Loftus 2008). This paper moves beyond individualistic conceptions of racism to explore how police officers subscribe to a white racial ideology (Bonilla-Silva 2018). By drawing upon over 600 h of observations and interviews and discussions with over 60 officers, this paper explores four police discourses that underplay, defend and maintain the unequal racial status quo in policing: (1) individualization, (2) historicization, (3) discursive deracialization and (4) racial stories.’

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Bitish Journal of Criminoloy, March 2025

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‘An attempt to judicially review Manchester City Council’s decision to allow construction of a nine story block of student accommodation in Hulme has failed.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th May 2025

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‘This study evaluates the effectiveness of an experiential learning assignment designed for criminology and forensic psychology students, requiring them to attend a Crown Court trial in the public gallery or to engage with a virtual mock trial. 48 students were surveyed to measure the impact of experiential assignments in helping students better understand the module content, the criminal justice system and if the experience increased their motivation to continue with their course. Findings indicate strong student support for the assignment, with 81.3% stating it as valuable and 79.2% wanting more experiential learning opportunities in their criminal justice related courses. We found that in-person experiences received slightly higher student ratings, however, both in-person and virtual contributed positively to learning outcomes. We highlight the importance of experiential learning in improving student engagement, and real-world application of their degree.’

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Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 8th May 2025

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‘A man who fatally strangled her on the night she planned to end their relationship has been jailed for life and told he will spend a minimum of 35 years behind bars.’

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The Independent, 8th May 2025

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‘R. (on the application of CPS) v Maidstone Crown Court [2025] highlights a shift in the interpretation of custody time limits (“CTLs”) under the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (the “Act”). The High Court tackled the difficult question of what truly constitutes “good and sufficient cause” for depriving a defendant on remand of their liberty beyond statutory CTLs. At its core, this case examines whether a sick defence barrister, alongside subsequent judicial diary clashes, justified keeping a defendant remanded past their CTL. Fatima Jama scrutinises the court’s reasoning, explores the practical implications for criminal cases, and considers the potential effects on defendants’ rights within an already overly stretched criminal justice system.’

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Mountford Chambers, 6th May 2025

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‘The Central London County Court has overturned a decision by the London Borough of Hounslow on the suitability of accommodation offered to a family with a disabled son.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th May 2025

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‘Calls for law change after “cruel and unnecessary investigation” into Nicola Packer that CPS brought to trial.’

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The Guardian, 8th April 2025

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‘A recent UK First-tier Tribunal (FTT) decision rectifies legislation passed during the pandemic that inadvertently excluded cider from a provision preventing alcohol from benefitting from a temporary VAT reduction, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th May 2025

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‘Public Law Newsletter May 2025; with case updates within the Court of Protection and other Public Law matters.’

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Spire Barristers, 6th May 2025

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‘A man who murdered Metropolitan Police sergeant Matt Ratana has lost bids to challenge his conviction and sentence at the Court of Appeal.’

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The Independent, 8th May 2025

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‘A claimant legal team demonstrated “appalling professional misbehaviour” by submitting fake cases to the Administrative Court in a judicial review against the London Borough of Haringey and should be reported to their respective professional bodies, Mr Justice Ritchie has said.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th May 2025

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‘A criminal who shot dead a 20-year-old man in a case of mistaken identity should have been arrested months before the murder, the police watchdog has said.’

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BBC News, 8th May 2025

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‘The charity that hosts Wikipedia is challenging the UK’s online safety legislation in the high court, saying some of its regulations would expose the site to “manipulation and vandalism”.’

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The Guardian, 8th May 2025

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