‘Prisoners will be able to earn their freedom after serving a third of their sentences under new minimum and maximum sentence plans released by the government to tackle the overcrowding in jails.’
The Guardian, 14th May 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A seven-year, £250,000 neighbours’ row over a few inches of land, sparked by a doctor’s garden tap, has been blasted as “ridiculous” by a top judge.’
The Independent, 15th May 2026=5
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A father who murdered his 14-year-old daughter during a ‘play-fight’ could have his sentence increased on Thursday after his case was referred for possibly being ‘too lenient’.’
The Independent, 15th May 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Theo Dixon of Wilberforce Chambers considers a recent PO determination on the extent to which an employer must consider additional increases to pensions in payment when RPI exceeded the maximum increase mandated by the scheme rules.’
Pensions Barrister, 15th May 2025
Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com
‘An unregistered sperm donor who says he has fathered more than 180 children has failed to gain custody of a three-year-old child he had with a Durham woman, who said she was left “broken” and “suicidal” by their encounter.’
The Guardian, 14th May 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘In For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers the UK Supreme Court rejected the contention that possession of a Gender Recognition Certificate changes an individual’s sex for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010, maintaining equality of status for all those protected under the characteristic of gender reassignment and ensuring that biological women are protected as a distinct group. In the aftermath of this judgment, there has been a heated public debate, in particular on the impact that this has on the operation of single-sex facilities, with some arguing that failure to operate facilities on the basis of GRC status amounts to a human rights violation. For the reasons discussed below, this claim is not sustainable.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 15th May 2025
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘The High Court has upheld the decision to strike off a solicitor over tweets on Israel and Palestine, saying they showed “unvarnished antisemitic racism”.’
Legal Futures, 15th May 2025
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A woman who defrauded her employer of almost £200,000 to buy holidays and luxury gifts has been jailed for five years and 10 months.’
The Independent, 14th May 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A Manchester property developer has gained access to the confidentiality ring surrounding loans made by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to a rival firm.’
Local Government Lawyer, 14th May 2025
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Shabana Mahmood will limit for how long hundreds of repeat offenders can be recalled to prison amid Whitehall predictions that jails will be full again in November.’
The Guardian, 14th May 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A man whose illegal cannabis factory exploded in a block of flats, killing seven-year-old Archie York, has been jailed for 14 years.’
BBC News, 14th May 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Three Nazi extremists who amassed an arsenal of 200 weapons and discussed targeting mosques and synagogues in England have been convicted of planning a terrorist attack.’
The Guardian, 14th May 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
High Court (Chancery Division)
Huang & Ors v Credit Suisse (UK) Ltd [2025] EWHC 1159 (Ch) (12 May 2025)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Virgo Marine & Anor v Reed Smith LLP [2025] EWHC 1157 (Comm) (14 May 2025)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Virgo-Williams v SHCE Ltd & Anor [2025] EWHC 1073 (KB) (14 May 2025)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘The issue of parental alienation remains one of the most disputed and prevalent topics within the family courts. There remains a delicate balance between protecting victims of domestic abuse and seeking to protect children from the impact of Alienating Behaviours. Perpetrators of domestic abuse will often exploit the court system by raising issues of alienation seeking to use this as a litigation tactic to distress or discourage a victim. Simultaneously there remain genuine loving parents seeking to have a relationship with their child or children who have been subjected to alienating behaviours. It is accepted and reaffirmed within the guidance that, where found, the harm of Alienating Behaviours to a child can be significant and enduring, akin to other forms of emotional/psychological child abuse.’
Becket Chambers, 8th May 2025
Source: becket-chambers.co.uk
‘A lawyer who led a review into the Criminal Cases Review Commission’s work has said it is “absolutely inevitable” there will be more miscarriages of justice after Peter Sullivan was released from prison after spending 38 years inside for a murder he did not commit.’
The Guardian, 14th May 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘By a Judgment given on 7 May 2025, the Supreme Court has clarified that the persons who may be held liable for fraudulent trading are not limited to those exercising management or control over the company (insiders), but instead include anyone who dishonestly assists or contributes to the carrying on by the company of any business which has been carried on with intent to defraud creditors (outsiders).’
Exchange Chambers, 8th May 2025
Source: www.exchangechambers.co.uk
‘In January 2024, the President of the Family Division issued guidance on public law children cases with an international element. This refreshes and replaces the 2014 President’s guidance on the same topic.’
Garden Court Chambers, 14th May 2025
Source: gardencourtchambers.co.uk
‘The High Court has handed down judgment in WDAG v London Borough of Lambeth [2025] EWHC 1111 (Admin), holding that the Experimental Traffic Orders (ETO) giving effect to the West Dulwich Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) were made unlawfully.’
Francis Taylor Building, 12th May 2025
Source: www.ftbchambers.co.uk
‘In Bratt v Jones, the Court of Appeal has confirmed an orthodox interpretation of the law of valuers’ negligence, namely that to prove negligence it is for a claimant to show that (i) the valuation falls outside the bracket of reasonable valuations, and (ii) the valuer has been negligent (i.e. breached their duty of care applying standard Bolam principles).’
Hailsham Chambers, 9th May 2025
Source: www.hailshamchambers.com
‘The Government’s White Paper, “Restoring Control over the Immigration System”, published on May 12, 2025, sets out several key proposals aimed at reducing net migration, prioritising skilled workers, ensuring fairness, enforcing rules, and promoting integration.’
EIN Blog, 14th May 2025
Source: www.ein.org.uk
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