‘The rapid proliferation of ‘biometric mass surveillance technologies’ throughout the UK’s public and private sectors is taking place without legal certainty or adequate safeguards for the public.’
Computer Weekly, 29th May 2025
Source: www.computerweekly.com
‘Paul Newman KC looks at a recent case in which a High Court claim was struck out on the basis that it sought to raise the same issue covered by a previous PO determination.’
Pensions Barrister, 29th May 2025
Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com
‘On 23 May 2025, the Court of Appeal held that the Conservative Party was not exercising a ‘public function’ for the purposes of s 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 when it elected Liz Truss as party leader, who would go on to be appointed as the Prime Minister: R (Tortoise Media Ltd) v Conservative and Unionist Party [2025] EWCA Civ 673. While this judgment has been described as ‘orthodox’ by Lewis Graham in the Administrative Court Blog, a broader question was left open by the Court about whether the ‘advice’ of an outgoing Prime Minister to the Sovereign as to who should be invited to become Prime Minister and form a government is justiciable.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 29th May 2025
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘The Employment Tribunal has rejected the legal claims of a Christian teacher who was dismissed after repeatedly accessing a transgender child’s welfare and safeguarding data and transcribing it to her personal computer.’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th May 2025
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
High Court (Chancery Division)
Plummer v Flattery [2025] EWHC 1311 (Ch) (28 May 2025)
Quick Property Sale Ltd v Solaja & Anor [2025] EWHC 1257 (Ch) (28 May 2025)
Wilson v Port of Felixstowe Pension Trustee Ltd [2025] EWHC 1271 (Ch) (27 May 2025)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Edwards & Ors v 2 Sisters Food Group Ltd (Rev1) [2025] EWHC 1312 (KB) (28 May 2025)
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council v Persons Unknown [2025] EWHC 1314 (KB) (28 May 2025)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘The Supreme Court has handed down its eagerly anticipated judgment, dismissing URS’ appeal on every point and leaving the way open for a trial which will be interesting on issues of causation and damage (particularly, mitigation).’
Hailsham Chambers, 22nd May 2025
Source: www.hailshamchambers.com
‘A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for hitting and killing a little girl with his van while high on cocaine and driving recklessly around Manchester.’
The Guardian, 27th May 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘On 29 April 2025, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a consultation on proposed revisions to its leniency guidance for cartel cases. The changes are intended to reflect legislative changes, align with current enforcement practices, and enhance the clarity, accessibility, and effectiveness of the CMA’s leniency regime.’
Kingsley Napley Criminal Law Blog, 28th May 2025
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
‘At Guildhall Chambers we have built an Investigations Team comprising barristers with real expertise from years of experience working on the most complex and sensitive matters across all sectors. Using in-house staff for investigations diverts them from their primary responsibilities, impacting overall productivity and delaying the outcome of the investigation. By outsourcing investigations, organisations can ensure employees remain focused on their core duties, Clients have told me that they have benefited from access to a skilled professional – who is at arm’s length from the stakeholders but who can get to the heart of the matter quickly. Obtaining independent evidence leads to the production of an accessible, comprehensive report which clients have said are “comprehensive”, “thorough” and “invaluable”. High quality reports, that are sometimes referenced and tested in Tribunal proceedings are a key reason to commission an experienced investigator. Truly independent investigations enable organisations to make informed decisions quickly, avoiding extended periods of uncertainty and financial loss. When an investigation is commissioned, the name and experience of the investigator should reassure stakeholders, not suggest that the ‘independent investigation’ is just seen as a tick box exercise with a foregone conclusion.’
Guildhall Chambers, 22nd May 2025
Source: www.guildhallchambers.co.uk
‘Nicola Packer, with Guardian north of England correspondent, Hannah Al-Othman, describes her four-and-a-half-year ordeal after being prosecuted for having an abortion in the UK.’
The Guardian, 28th May 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘On 5 August 2018 Mr Burger was restrained by two door supervisors outside a pub operated by Wetherspoons with such force that he suffered a dislocated hip, requiring emergency surgery and a three-night hospital stay. The door supervisors were employees of Risk Solutions who were engaged by JDW to provide door security at the pub on three nights of the week, pursuant to a Security Services Agreement.’
Exchange Chambers, 23rd May 2025
Source: www.exchangechambers.co.uk
‘The High Court has refused to make an order permitting a local authority to continue depriving a 15-year-old girl of her liberty, finding that depriving a child of their liberty for “pure welfare reasons” or to prevent a child absconding does not come within article 5(1) of the Convention (right to liberty and security).’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th May 2025
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Thames Water has been hit with a record £104m fine over environmental breaches involving sewage spills, after failing to operate and manage its treatment works and wastewater networks effectively.’
The Guardian, 28th May 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘When a skilled worker in the UK loses their sponsorship, whether due to redundancy, company closure, or a shift in business priorities, the consequences can be immediate and severe.’
EIN Blog, 27th May 2025
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has ditched its controversial proposal to require barristers to “act in a way that advances equality, diversity and inclusion”.’
Legal Futures, 27th May 2025
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Tens of thousands of energy customers are set to receive payouts of up to £1,000 each, and could see debts written off, in response to the scandal over the forced fitting of prepayment meters.’
BBC News, 27th May 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The question of when working from home is acceptable – and when you really should be at an office desk – is becoming one of modern life’s conundrums.’
The Guardian, 27th May 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The circumstances in this case may sound all too familiar to some readers. A child aged ten was terrified of his mother’s violent male partner and is now living with his grandparents. The local authority (LA) had applied for an interim care order (ICO). The good news is that the child is now settled with his grandparents and it’s likely they will apply for and be granted a special guardianship order.’
Transparency Project, 27th May 2025
Source: transparencyproject.org.uk
‘Four Just Stop Oil protesters who were planning to glue themselves to the taxiway at Manchester Airport have been jailed.’
BBC News, 27th May 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Police chiefs and MI5 have called for the government to give them enough funding amid pressures from the latest plans to release prisoners early.’
The Guardian, 28th May 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
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