Current Awareness

‘Truly depraved’ rapist who dragged woman into woods jailed for 17 years – BBC News

sally — Fri, 01 May 2026 08:13:57 +0000

‘A rapist who had a “fascination” for forced sexual abuse has been jailed for 17 years for dragging a young woman into woods and assaulting her.’

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BBC News, 30th April 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Solicitors report late flood of no-fault evictions before ban in England – The Guardian

sally — Fri, 01 May 2026 08:12:06 +0000

‘Solicitors say they have been inundated with requests to serve last-minute section 21 no-fault eviction notices before they are banned when the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force in England on Friday.’

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The Guardian, 30th April 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

michael — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:53:57 +0000

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Magomedov & Ors v TPG Group Holdings (SBS) LP & Ors [2026] EWCA Civ 516 (30 April 2026)

Muca v El Amrani [2026] EWCA Civ 515 (30 April 2026)

Kiko UK Ltd v Jamino Ltd & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 513 (30 April 2026)

X (A Child), Re [2026] EWCA Civ 518 (30 April 2026)

RBH Building Contractors Ltd v James & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 511 (29 April 2026)

Logix Aero Ireland Ltd v Siam Aero Repair Company Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 510 (29 April 2026)

Ferrara v Ferrara (Rev1) [2026] EWCA Civ 512 (29 April 2026)

High Court (Administrative Court)

The University of Sussex, R (On the Application Of) v The Office for Students [2026] EWHC 984 (Admin) (29 April 2026)

Alpine Care UK Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 985 (Admin) (29 April 2026)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Horsman & Ors v His Majesty’s Attorney General & Anor [2026] EWHC 975 (Ch) (30 April 2026)

Airconco UK Ltd v DC Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Ltd [2026] EWHC 998 (Ch) (30 April 2026)

Dix & Anor v Chigili (Re Max 99P Ltd) [2026] EWHC 1009 (Ch) (30 April 2026)

PBF Investments Ltd v Ewan & Co LLP [2026] EWHC 1008 (Ch) (30 April 2026)

Segulah Medical Acceleration AB & Ors v Tripathi & Anor [2026] EWHC 1002 (Ch) (29 April 2026)

High Court (Family Division)

CX (A child), Re (Reporting restrictions order: National security) [2026] EWHC 994 (Fam) (29 April 2026)

Z (A Child), Re (Retention from Hong Kong: Child’s Objections) [2026] EWHC 996 (Fam) (28 April 2026)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Whittingham v Jones [2026] EWHC 979 (KB) (29 April 2026)

Source: www.bailii.org

Judge refuses permission for legal challenge to decision by inspector to reject planning application by faith school – Local Government Lawyer

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:47:22 +0000

‘An inspector was right to reject a planning application for an orthodox Jewish school on grounds of intolerable noise nuisance to neighbours, and also to refrain from considering the London Borough of Hackney’s record in providing school places.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 30th April 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Office for Students unlawfully predetermined decision that university was in breach of registration conditions, High Court rules – Local Government Lawyer

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:45:54 +0000

‘The High Court has concluded that the Office for Students (OfS) erred in law when it made a decision that the University of Sussex was in breach of two registration conditions.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 29th April 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

‘Freeman of the land’ theories “offensive to the rule of law” – Legal Futures

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:42:10 +0000

‘A High Court judge has condemned “Freeman of the land” theories used by litigants in person to try and get themselves out of legal difficulties as “offensive to the rule of law”.’

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Legal Futures, 30th April 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Public legal education: new principles and committee – Attorney General’s Office

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:36:25 +0000

‘The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is relaunching the Public Legal Education (PLE) Committee to raise the profile of public legal education and support more strategic, coordinated delivery across the sector.’

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Attorney General’s Office, 628th April 2026

Source: www.gov.uk

Jonathan Collinson: A New Independent Appeals Body for Immigration and Asylum: Accountability, Transparency, and Oversight – UK Constitutional Law Association

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:29:43 +0000

‘This post examines questions of accountability, transparency and oversight in the context of the UK government’s proposal for a new Independent Appeals Body for immigration and asylum decisions, replacing the existing First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) (hereafter, FtT).’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 30th April 2026

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

AI and Policing: Thompson – Panopticon

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:27:25 +0000

‘It has been more than five years since the Courts last discussed the use of AI in public decision-making. That was in R (Bridges) v Chief Constable of South Wales Police (Information Commissioner and others intervening) [2020] 1 WLR 5037). In the universe of AI, five years is a mind-bendingly long time. Can we even remember a time before hallucinated authorities and lonely teenagers falling in love with chatbots? Many of us have been waiting with bated breath for the next word on how the Administrative Court will constrain public authorities’ use of AI.

‘After that long wait, we have been given R (Thompson and Carlo) v Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis [2026] EWHC 915 (Admin).’

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Panopticon, 28th April 2026

Source: panopticonblog.com

Ecclesiastical Court judgments – April – Law & Religion UK

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:24:34 +0000

‘Summaries to the four consistory court judgments reviewed during April 2026 are listed below, with links to the L&RUK review.’

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Law & Religion UK, 30th April 2026

Source: lawandreligionuk.com

“Recruitment Rewired”: what employers need to know about automated recruitment – Kingsley Napley Employment Law Blog

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:19:54 +0000

‘On 31 March 2026, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published its Report, “Recruitment Rewired: an update on the ICO’s work on the fair and responsible use of automation in recruitment”, setting out its findings and regulatory expectations for employers using AI‑enabled or automated tools in recruitment.’

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Kingsley Napley Employment Law Blog, 28th April 2026

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk

The Neurodiversity Paradox: Creating Visibility in the Workplace – Neurodiversity in Law

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:17:25 +0000

‘Written by Afifa T. Khan Waheed. Exploring how superficial diversity initiatives and ambiguous definitions create invisibility rather than inclusion in the legal profession.’

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Neurodiversity in Law, 28th April 2026

Source: neurodiversityinlaw.substack.com

Palestine Action proscription appeal: Day 2 – Administrative Court Blog

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:15:30 +0000

‘This post contains a recap of the second of two days (29 April) of OPEN hearings in the Court of Appeal’s hearing in the Palestine Action appeal.’

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Administrative Court Blog, 30th April 2026

Source: administrativecourtblog.wordpress.com

Palestine Action proscription appeal hearing: Day 1 – Administrative Court Blog

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:13:49 +0000

‘The Court of Appeal hearing in the Palestine Action proscription appeal commenced today (28 April). It will last till 4.30pm tomorrow (29 April). This blog contains a recap of today’s arguments, including questions and observations from the bench.’

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Administrative Court Blog, 28th April 2026

Source: administrativecourtblog.wordpress.com

SFO ‘effectively appointing’ counsel but instructions ‘not always clearly set out’ – Law Society Gazette

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:06:59 +0000

‘The Serious Fraud Office’s use of counsel has been praised by its watchdog for “recent changes [which] have strengthened oversight of expenditure”, inspectors have concluded.

‘However in a report on the SFO’s use of counsel at the pre-charge stage, His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Inspectorate (HMCPSI) today makes six recommendations to help the body improve. These include the introduction of a central record of counsel and their performance to support future decisions.’

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Law Society Gazette, 30th April 2026

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Wei-Lyn Loh v Ardal Loh-Gronager [2025] EWFC 483 – Financial Remedies Journal

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:57:31 +0000

‘Cusworth J. Sums the husband unilaterally removed from a mortgage account and joint bank accounts during the marriage are held to be part of his entitlement under a pre-nuptial agreement, partially due to conduct findings.’

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Financial Remedies Journal, 28th April 2026

Source: financialremediesjournal.com

GB News commentator to sue charity for not offering internships to white people – The Guardian

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:36:57 +0000

‘Sophie Corcoran, a GB News commentator, applied to a programme the 10,000 Interns Foundation was running with the Bar Council. She said she was “shocked to discover that the scheme is restricted to applicants of a particular racial background”.’

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The Guardian, 29th April 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

Facing lawsuit over pong posts ‘very scary’ – BBC News

Simon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:34:40 +0000

‘A campaigner says it is “very, very scary” to face a £20,000 lawsuit for Facebook posts about an unpleasant smell in a town which has been called the “Penrith Pong”.’

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BBC News, 29th April 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

michael — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:34:35 +0000

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Ahmed v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 509 (28 April 2026)

Lish v The Northern Block Ltd & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 497 (27 April 2026)

Dentons UK And Middle East Llp v Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 508 (27 April 2026)

Titan Wealth Services Ltd & Anor v Tavistock Investments PLC & Ors [2026] EWCA Civ 500 (24 April 2026)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Secretary of State for the Home Department v KIB [2026] EWHC 1000 (Admin) (29 April 2026)

The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Ors [2026] EWHC 958 (Admin) (28 April 2026)

Sroda Construction Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Elmbridge Borough Council [2026] EWHC 967 (Admin) (24 April 2026)

AOP, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 971 (Admin) (24 April 2026)

Jaks Bars & Restaurants Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor [2026] EWHC 966 (Admin) (24 April 2026)

ELY & Anor, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2026] EWHC 927 (Admin) (24 April 2026)

High Court (Chancery Division)

O’Boyle v Wallis [2026] EWHC 951 (Ch) (28 April 2026)

London Borough of Southwark v Information Commissioner & Anor [2026] UKFTT 628 (GRC) (28 April 2026)

Chave v Farnsworth & Ors [2026] EWHC 970 (Ch) (24 April 2026)

Leddington & Anor v Sandercock & Anor [2026] EWHC 938 (Ch) (24 April 2026)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Candy Ventures Sarl v Aaqua BV & Ors [2026] EWHC 974 (Comm) (27 April 2026)

High Court (Family Division)

N’djosse v Adeyeye [2026] EWHC 981 (Fam) (20 April 2026)

A & B v C & D [2026] EWHC 972 (Fam) (14 April 2026)

Durham County Council v KK & Ors [2026] EWHC 621 (Fam) (16 March 2026)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

RFV v Middleham & Anor [2026] EWHC 916 (KB) (28 April 2026)

Trans Trade RK SA v Sebat Shipping and Trading Company [2026] EWHC 950 (Comm) (28 April 2026)

Abbott & Ors v Ministry of Defence [2026] EWHC 941 (KB) (24 April 2026)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Mace Construct Ltd v Baltic Investment Holdings Ltd [2026] EWHC 976 (TCC) (28 April 2026)

Source: www.bailii.org

Sussex University overturns £585,000 fine as high court rejects free speech breach claim – The Guardian

michael — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:22:46 +0000

‘Sussex University has overturned a £585,000 fine by England’s higher education watchdog after the high court rejected claims the university had breached free speech regulations involving its former professor Kathleen Stock.’

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The Guardian, 29th April 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

Watchdog takes action over accident management companies’ adverts – Legal Futures

michael — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:59:38 +0000

‘Three accident claims management companies – one of which is owned by a law firm – have been found in breach of the Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA) rules.’

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Legal Futures, 29th April 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Freedom of expression, freedom of religion and the abortion debate: R v Skinner – Law & Religion UK

michael — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:51:52 +0000

‘In R v Skinner [2026] EWCR 4, Mr Skinner was a devout Christian strongly opposed to abortion. He sent two identical letters, attached to e-mails, to Temporary Inspector Fern Graham of the Dorset Police and to the Office of the Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner (which was opened by a female office administrator) headed “Reporting mass murder in Ophir Road” – a reference to the British Pregnancy Advisory Service’s clinic in Ophir Road, Bournemouth, which offers pregnancy termination. The letters included what were said to be photographs of aborted foetuses and comments about “brutal killings taking place in Bournemouth” and “terror and torture” suffered by foetuses in the process of termination [1-4]. (He also sent them to the Chief Constable and to local councillors, but those were not the subject of a criminal complaint [7].) He was convicted in respect of the e-mails to Inspector Graham and the Police and Crime Commissioner for improper use of the public electronic communications network, contrary to s.127(1) of the Communications Act 2003 [9 & 10]. He appealed.’

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Law & Religion UK, 28th April 2026

Source: lawandreligionuk.com

New cyber obligations proposed for British energy businesses – OUT-LAW.com

michael — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:42:35 +0000

‘All energy companies licensed to operate in Britain will be subject to “baseline” cybersecurity requirements – with higher standards imposed on the most ‘critical’ operators – under proposals set out by the UK government and energy regulator Ofgem.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 28th April 2026

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Southwark must disclose SEND safety valve documents despite section 36 exemptions being engaged, tribunal rules – Local Government Lawyer

michael — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:33:51 +0000

‘In London Borough of Southwark v The Information Commissioner & Southwark Law Centre [2026] UKFTT 628 (GRC), decided on 28 April 2026, the tribunal partly allowed the council’s appeal against a decision notice issued by the Information Commissioner in October 2025. While the tribunal accepted that the section 36(2)(b)(ii) and 36(2)(c) exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 were engaged, it held that the public interest balance nonetheless favoured disclosure.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 28th April 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Suicide and the inference of intent – Quarterly Medical Law Review

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:53:41 +0000

‘In this case the Divisional Court set out useful guidance on the legal framework for determining / inferring suicidal intent in circumstances in which there is no direct evidence on the issue and / or speculation that the death may not have been intentional.’

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Quarterly Medical Law Review, 28th April 2026

Source: 1corqmlr.com

Avoiding duplication between planning and licensing – Local Government Lawyer

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:51:42 +0000

‘Philip Kolvin KC outlines the ramifications of a planning judgment on cases where both planning and licensing consents are needed for a new development or a variation.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 27th April 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Family Presiding Judge provides list of considerations relevant to applications to deprive young people of liberty in unregulated placements – Local Government Lawyer

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:49:51 +0000

‘The Family Presiding Judge for the South Eastern Circuit, Ms Justice Henke, has provided judges with a list of considerations relevant to applications to deprive young people of their liberty in an unregulated placement.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 27th April 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

“Humane-Washing”: the misinformation and misleading advertising about where our meat comes from – Law Pod UK from 1 COR

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:42:50 +0000

‘Rosalind English talks to animal law protection solicitor Edie Bowles of the Animal Law Foundation and Veronica Wiggins, who directs campaigns to protect consumers against misleading advertising. We explore the widespread and systemic misrepresentation of our food animals as leading happy healthy free range lives when in fact 85 % of animals are subject to inhumane conditions in factory farms.’

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Law Pod UK, 28th April 2026

Source: audioboom.com

Speech by the Chancellor of the High Court: Legal professional privilege in the Age of AI – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:38:37 +0000

‘The potential use of computers in the law has been well understood for many years. There is a Society for Computers and the Law of longstanding. Lord Justice Brooke was an early proponent of it in the 1990s and today, although a surprising amount of paper can still be seen in courts and legal offices, in reality the bulk of legal work is done on, or at least involves, computers. However until recently the computers one encountered in the law were of the traditional kind, in other words they did not involve machine-learning or so called artificial intelligence or “AI”.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 24th April 2026

Source: www.judiciary.uk

Regulating the funeral industry in England & Wales? – Law & Religion UK

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:29:43 +0000

‘In Scotland, the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 provides for an inspection regime for funeral premises, a code of practice for funeral directors and a funeral director licensing scheme; however, there is no such scheme of regulation in England and Wales or in Northern Ireland.’

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Law & Religion UK, 24th April 2026

Source: lawandreligionuk.com

Court of Appeal clears way for SDT to re-hear Dentons money laundering case – Law Society Gazette

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:22:27 +0000

‘The court battle between the Solicitors Regulation Authority and global practice Dentons over allegations of historical money laundering breaches could return to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal following a Court of Appeal ruling today. In Dentons UK and Middle East v Solicitors Regulation Authority, three judges today upheld the High Court’s quashing of a Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal decision to dismiss charges of a breach of SRA principle 7.’

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Law Society Gazette, 27th April 2026

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Male applicants for Supreme Court roles ‘more confident’, president says – Law Society Gazette

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:20:43 +0000

‘Male judges sitting in the Court of Appeal show more confidence than women in applying for Supreme Court roles “even if they do not necessary fulfil all the criteria”, the Supreme Court’s president has told peers.

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Law Society Gazette, 24th April 2026

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Deputy High Court judge’s ‘excessive intervention’ leads to misconduct sanction – Law Society Gazette

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:18:30 +0000

‘A deputy High Court judge has been issued with formal advice for misconduct after he interrupted so much it amounted to “excessive intervention” and raised his voice to a barrister while she was making submissions.’

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Law Society Gazette, 27th April 2026

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

BSB reveals multiple live investigations into Post Office barristers – Law Society Gazette

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:14:19 +0000

‘The Bar Standards Board has revealed for the first time that it has 10 open investigations related to the Post Office Horizon scandal. The regulator has previously said that it is looking into the conduct of barristers who advised the Post Office, but never stated how many investigations were live. The Solicitors Regulation Authority has 20 live investigations into solicitors and firms.’

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Law Society Gazette, 27th April 2026

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Hammond v Herrington Carmichael LLP [2026] EWHC 701 (SCCO) – Financial Remedies Journal

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:04:22 +0000

‘Costs Judge Whalan. Unsuccessful application by the claimant for a s 70 Solicitors Act 1974 assessment of the invoices delivered by the defendant law firm. Invoices were Interim Statute Bills, and no special circumstances were found to justify assessment by the court.’

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Financial Remedies Journal, 24th April 2026

Source: financialremediesjournal.com

What is the latest Palestine Action court case – and what is at stake? – The Guardian

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:22:50 +0000

‘Government appeal against high court ruling could have implications for right to protest and lead to other groups being proscribed.’

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The Guardian, 28th April 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

Men who used tipper trucks to dump waste sentenced – BBC News

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:21:45 +0000

‘Four men have been sentenced over illegally dumping waste at six sites across London after an investigation by the Environment Agency (EA).’

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BBC News, 27th April 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man jailed for beating retired seafarer to death – BBC News

Simon — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:20:19 +0000

‘A man has been jailed for beating a pensioner to death in a “savage and unprovoked attack” in east London.’

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BBC News, 28th April 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

michael — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:08:20 +0000

High Court (Chancery Division)

Stephens & Anor v Firestone Financial Assets Ltd & Anor (Re Dolfin Financial (UK) Ltd) [2026] EWHC 957 (Ch) (24 April 2026)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Wenda Co Ltd v Jinhong & Ors [2026] EWHC 909 (Comm) (24 April 2026)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Mehta v Howard Kennedy LLP [2026] EWHC 968 (KB) (24 April 2026)

Source: www.bailii.org

Under-fire tax barrister handed 18-month interim suspension – Legal Futures

michael — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:59:15 +0000

‘The barrister whose £8m claim against high-profile tax lawyer Dan Neidle was ruled the first statutory SLAPP has been handed an interim suspension until September 2027.’

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Legal Futures, 27th April 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges – Legal Futures

michael — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:56:43 +0000

‘While technological advancements have contributed to a reduction in the frequency of lower-severity accidents and injuries, failures when they do occur can result in more serious injuries. As the number of EVs on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.’

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Legal Futures, 27th April 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

UK’s biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court – BBC News

michael — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:33:54 +0000

‘More than 4,500 people who live or work near the rivers along the Welsh-English border have signed up to take part in what’s being seen as a landmark case against Avara Foods and Welsh Water.’

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BBC News, 27th April 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘It lit a fire in me’ – the barrister who was told she’d never amount to much – BBC News

michael — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:03 +0000

‘It has been the craziest of weeks for Leonie Hughes. A video of her expressing delight at becoming a barrister and the challenges she’s overcome has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on social media, leaving the 30-year-old overwhelmed.’

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BBC News, 27th April 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Councillor apologises for telling call handler to speak English – BBC News

michael — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:20:31 +0000

‘An ombudsman’s investigation described the Bettws ward councillor’s comments as “derogatory and humiliating” and “not what is expected of an elected member”.’

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BBC News, 26th April 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Criminalisation of climate protesters in UK is counterproductive, research finds – The Guardian

michael — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:15:03 +0000

‘The criminalisation of direct action climate protests in the UK is counterproductive and increases the determination of activists to undertake disruptive demonstrations, according to a study of 1,300 campaigners.’

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The Guardian, 25th April 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

Man found guilty over birds of prey dumped outside Hampshire village shop – The Guardian

michael — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:08:32 +0000

‘Kassandra Harris, an expert in DNA profiling, told the court the DNA found on the owl came from two people. She said: “It’s a billion times more likely the DNA originates from James Kempster and another individual [unrelated to him] rather than two individuals unrelated to James Kempster.”’

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The Guardian, 24th April 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

London plumber whose hand was crushed in radiator row wins payout of up to £200k from bosses – The Independent

michael — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:20 +0000

‘Judge Lawrence Cohen KC ruled in favour of Mr Browne after a four-day trial, holding his employers at fault for not flagging previous concerns about the angry resident.’

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The Independent, 24th April 2026

Source: www.independent.co.uk

How the Walsall rapist John Ashby exposed his misogyny rapping online – The Guardian

michael — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:54:51 +0000

‘In fact, the rapist, who was sentenced this week to life in prison with a minimum of 14 years for a racially motivated sex attack on a Sikh woman, vented his misogyny online for all to see.’

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The Guardian, 25th April 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

Tory councillor sacked as magistrate after accusing judge of ‘two-tier justice system’ in ULEZ case – The Independent

michael — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:46:44 +0000

‘A Conservative councillor has been dismissed from his role as a magistrate after publicly criticising a judge and alleging a “two-tier justice system”. Simon Fawthrop, who represents Orpington ward on Bromley Council, made the controversial remarks following the conviction of four anti-ULEZ activists for harassing Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan.’

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The Independent, 23rd April 2026

Source: www.independent.co.uk