Children being traumatised at Gatwick deportation centre, finds watchdog – The Guardian

‘Young children are being traumatised while held at a Gatwick airport deportation centre that should be closed down, a watchdog has found.’

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The Guardian, 11th October 2024

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Employment Rights Bill to bring once-in-a-generation change for UK employers – OUT-LAW.com

‘The new Employment Rights Bill introduced by the UK government represents one of the most significant single items of employment legislation ever to be published, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th October 2024

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Navigating grandparents’ rights on divorce or following the death of a parent – Kingsley Napley Family Law Blog

Posted October 11th, 2024 in bereavement, children, divorce, families, grandparents, news by sally

‘Grandparents have become increasingly involved in their grandchildren’s day to day lives over the last few decades, providing love, support, child care and a sounding board for frazzled parents. A number of studies have highlighted the benefit to children of having positive relationships with their grandparents and the importance of these connections is celebrated each year on Grandparents’ Day. However, as family dynamics shift over time, particularly following a divorce or bereavement, grandparent/grandchild relationships are often impacted.’

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Kingsley Napley Family Law Blog, 10th October 2024

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Homeless man who pushed stranger on to tube tracks jailed for life – The Guardian

Posted October 11th, 2024 in attempted murder, imprisonment, London, news, sentencing, transport by sally

‘A homeless man who pushed a stranger on to the tracks of the tube has been jailed for life with a minimum term of eight years.’

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The Guardian, 10th October 2024

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Strangeways jail put in emergency measures over ‘catastrophic’ levels of drugs and violence – The Independent

‘The notorious Strangeways prison has been put into emergency measures after standards of safety and hygiene were found to have collapsed, leaving the jail “fundamentally unsafe” for both prisoners and staff.’

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The Independent, 10th October 2024

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British soldiers jailed for selling cocaine worth nearly £100,000 to comrades – The Guardian

Posted October 11th, 2024 in armed forces, conspiracy, drug offences, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A group of British soldiers have been jailed after a court heard they sold almost £100,000 worth of cocaine to fellow military personnel and bought designer products with the proceeds.’

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The Guardian, 10th October 2024

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More bereaved parents offered baby-loss certificate – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in bereavement, children, families, news, pregnancy by sally

‘More bereaved parents in England will now be able to apply for a certificate to formally recognise the loss of their baby.’

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BBC News, 9th October 2024

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E-Visas – The Big Switch – EIN Blog

Posted October 9th, 2024 in documents, government departments, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘Millions are being invited to switch from physical immigration documents to E-Visas in an attempt to modernise and introduce the digital immigration system to the UK. From 17 February 2024 the Home Office began sending emails to all those with physical immigration documents called Biometric Resident Permits (BRPs), inviting them to create a UK Visa and Immigration Account to access their E-Visas. The E-Visas are digital proof of their immigration status.’

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EIN Blog, 8th October 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

No misconduct by Rooney lawyers, judge rules – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in barristers, costs, defamation, news, professional conduct, sport by sally

‘Coleen Rooney’s lawyers did not commit misconduct, a judge has ruled, after Rebekah Vardy accused her of “deliberately” understating her legal costs during the 2022 Wagatha libel trial.’

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BBC News, 8th October 2024

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UK immigration laws ‘cannot be uncoupled from racism’, say minority ethnic MPs – The Guardian

‘Twenty-five black, Asian and minority ethnic MPs have written to the home secretary telling her that the framing of Britain’s immigration legislation “cannot be uncoupled from racism and the exclusion of people of colour”.’

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The Guardian, 8th October 2024

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The future of restructuring plans is being shaped by emerging case law – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 9th, 2024 in appeals, company law, landlord & tenant, news by sally

‘The use of restructuring plans over the past year shows that they remain an important part of the restructuring toolkit in the UK – and, as companies continue to face economic challenges, we expect they will continue to be an option for businesses in the next 12 months too.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th October 2024

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UK advertising watchdog cracks down on misleading broadband price ads – The Guardian

‘The UK advertising watchdog has cracked down on marketing campaigns by telecoms companies including BT, EE, Virgin Media and O2 for misleading consumers about price rises added to their bills during their contracts.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2024

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Law Commission launches consultation on “out of date” disabled children’s social care law – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Law Commission has today (8 October) published a consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law, as part of a review to ensure it is fairer, simpler and more up to date.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th October 2024

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Wild camping legal challenge goes to Supreme Court – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in appeals, commons, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘A long-running legal challenge over the right to wild camp on Dartmoor is being heard at the Supreme Court in London.’

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BBC News, 8th October 2024

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Man, 81, sentenced after city centre protests – BBC News

‘An 81-year-old man who stamped on another man who was being arrested during protests in Nottingham city centre has been sentenced.’

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BBC News, 7th October 2024

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Indecent assault GP jailed for 22 years – BBC News

‘A GP who indecently assaulted women as he carried out routine medical examinations on them has been jailed for 22 years.’

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BBC News, 7th October 2024

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Verdict reached in Man City’s first legal case with Premier League – latest news – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 7th, 2024 in competition, damages, loans, news, shareholders, sport by michael

‘Manchester City are claiming victory in their landmark legal battle with the Premier League over the associated-party transaction (APT) rules that govern commercial spending by state and multi-club ownerships.’

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Daily Telegraph, 7th October 2024

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Section 21 and Gas Safety Certificates – what’s in a name? – Nearly Legal

Posted October 7th, 2024 in housing, landlord & tenant, news, repossession by michael

‘This might be an issue with a limited life span, if the Renters’ Rights Bill comes into force in the first half of next year, as seems possible, but for now the vexed issue of gas safety certificates and the validity of section 21 notices rumbles on. The issue in this case was whether the GSCs served by the landlord were valid under Regulation 36(3)(c) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. There is also an address to the issue of whether a landlord needs to serve a GSC within 12 months of the previous inspection. Usual caveats apply – first instance County Court District Judge decision so not binding or precedent.’

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Nearly Legal, 6th October 2024

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Council at fault in consideration of best interests of elderly woman, Ombudsman finds – Local Government Lawyer

‘The woman behind the complaint, Ms Y, complained that professionals failed to understand her mother’s personality and wrongly determined she lacked capacity.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th October 2024

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High Court judge dismisses statutory challenge by town council over permission for 146-home scheme, saying he did not have power to extend time for service – Local Government Library

Posted October 7th, 2024 in civil procedure rules, housing, local government, news, planning, service, time limits by michael

‘A deputy High Court judge has dismissed a statutory review challenge brought by a town council over a planning inspector’s grant of permission for a 146-dwelling scheme, after finding that the court had no power to extend time for service of proceedings after they were served late by the claimant’s solicitors.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 4th October 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk