Planning and Infrastructure Bill introduced to support UK growth agenda – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 12th, 2025 in bills, news, planning by sally

‘The Planning and Infrastructure Bill was introduced into the UK parliament on Tuesday and has been heralded by the government as providing for “transformative reforms to get Britain building, tackle blockers and unleash billions in economic growth”. The Bill is wide-ranging. Most of the provisions apply in England and Wales only, though some would have effect in Scotland.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 11th March 2025

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Universities face ‘fair treatment’ requirement beyond consumer law under new OfS proposal – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 12th, 2025 in consumer protection, news, universities by sally

‘A new Office for Students (OfS) proposal means that consumer law requirements for new higher education providers in England go above and beyond what is required by consumer law, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 11th March 2025

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Mass competition claims against water companies fall – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 12th, 2025 in class actions, competition, news, pollution, water, water companies by sally

‘Mass claims brought against six water and wastewater companies, alleging that the companies had breached competition law by misleadingly under-reporting the number of pollution incidents (PIs) they had incurred, will not be heard by the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), it has confirmed.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th March 2025

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IWD series part 3: community and belonging at the Bar – Law Pod UK

Posted March 12th, 2025 in barristers, gender, news, podcasts, women by sally

‘LawPod UK is marking International Women’s Day by bringing you the final episode of its three-part series exploring gender at the Bar. In this series, Lucy McCann and Rajkiran Arhestey speak to Lady Justice Whipple, Sally Smith KC, Clodagh Bradley KC, Cara Guthrie, Judith Rogerson, Isabel McArdle, Emma-Louise Fenelon and Chloe Turvill about their experiences, in the hope of drawing out some key reflections and continuing the conversation about gender and the profession.’

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Law Pod UK, 8th March 2025

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Family of self-employed carpenter secure asbestos cancer settlement against council – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 12th, 2025 in asbestos, cancer, compensation, duty of care, local government, news, personal injuries by sally

‘The family of a Kent carpenter who died from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos, have agreed a six-figure settlement in a claim against Medway Council, after arguing the local authority owed him a duty of care as the occupier of the site he was working on’

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Local Government Lawyer, 10th March 2025

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Court: Solicitors’ breaches of AML rules “strict liability offences” – Legal Futures

Posted March 12th, 2025 in money laundering, news, solicitors, strict liability by sally

‘Breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) rules are effectively strict liability offences and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) does not need to show severity to prove misconduct, the High Court ruled yesterday.’

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Legal Futures, 12th March 2025

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‘Irrational’ decision to release man convicted of ‘Essex Boys’ murders blocked by justice secretary – The Independent

Posted March 12th, 2025 in conspiracy, drug trafficking, gangs, murder, news, parole by sally

‘The release of a killer convicted of carrying out the Essex Boys gangland murders is being blocked by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood.’

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The Independent, 12th March 2025

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Former bishop jailed for sex attacks on boy – BBC News

Posted March 12th, 2025 in assault, child abuse, clergy, guilty pleas, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘Anthony Pierce, 84, who was bishop of Swansea and Brecon between 1999 and 2008, pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a child under the age of 16.’

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BBC News, 12th March 2025

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‘Worrying’ number of teens lose disability benefits – BBC News

Posted March 12th, 2025 in benefits, disabled persons, news, young persons by sally

‘Nearly a third of those who received Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in childhood had claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rejected when trying to move to the adult benefit, BBC analysis has found.’

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BBC News, 12th March 2025

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Biased laws and poverty driving huge rise in female prisoners – report – The Guardian

Posted March 12th, 2025 in bias, criminal justice, news, prisons, reports, women by sally

‘Poverty, abuse and discriminatory laws are driving a huge rise in the number of women in prison globally, according to a new report.’

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The Guardian, 12th March 2025

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Man whose house was ‘stolen’ gets possession back – BBC News

Posted March 12th, 2025 in identity fraud, news, repossession, sale of land by sally

‘A reverend whose house was sold without him knowing has had the property returned to him nearly four years on, after a family was ordered to leave.’

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BBC News, 12th March 2025

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Government to tighten law on online suicide drugs – BBC News

Posted March 12th, 2025 in electronic commerce, medicines, news, suicide by sally

‘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.’

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BBC News, 11th March 2025

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Government backs miscarriage bereavement leave – BBC News

Posted March 12th, 2025 in bereavement, employment, news, pregnancy by sally

‘The government has said it supports bereavement leave for couples who experience a miscarriage.’

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BBC News, 11th March 2025

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Crossbow killer jailed for life for triple murders – BBC News

Posted March 12th, 2025 in domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘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.’

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BBC News, 11th March 2025

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Government commits to public inquiry recommendations transparency – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 11th, 2025 in accidents, disclosure, fire, government departments, inquiries, news by sally

‘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.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th March 2025

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Significant Article 6 ECHR Decision on Courts’ Ability to Suspend Orders Pending Appeal – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted March 11th, 2025 in appeals, Crown Court, human rights, magistrates, news by sally

‘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.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 10th March 2025

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Council agrees to improve voting accessibility for blind voters after settling legal challenge – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 11th, 2025 in disability discrimination, disabled persons, elections, equality, local government, news by sally

‘Croydon Council has agreed to make reasonable adjustments for visually impaired people at future elections, after settling a legal challenge.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 11th March 2025

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Solicitor cannot base victimisation claim on firm’s report to SRA – Legal Futures

Posted March 11th, 2025 in complaints, employment, employment tribunals, immunity, law firms, news, professional conduct, solicitors, Solicitors Regulation Authority by sally

‘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.’

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Legal Futures, 11th March 2025

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In depth: Arbitration Act – new rules put UK ahead – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted March 11th, 2025 in arbitration, Law Society, news by sally

‘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.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 10th March 2025

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Pre-recorded evidence has no impact on rape conviction rates, MoJ claims – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted March 11th, 2025 in criminal justice, cross-examination, evidence, Ministry of Justice, news, rape, sexual offences, statistics, video recordings by sally

‘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.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 11th March 2025

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