‘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.’
The Independent, 10th October 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘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.’
The Guardian, 10th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Laws to ensure that the P&O Ferries mass sackings scandal can never recur will be laid before parliament this week as Labour clamps downs on poor working conditions at sea, with cruise and cargo ships also in its sights.’
The Guardian, 9th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The privatised English water system has been singled out for criticism by the UN special rapporteur on the human right to clean water.’
The Guardian, 9th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Labour’s employment rights bill is the biggest step towards enacting one of its key election offers: to make sweeping changes to rights at work and improve pay. Here are the main details of the legislation, though much of it will take more than two years to consult on and implement.’
The Guardian, 10th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Two judgments recently handed down by Master Thornett illustrate the risk of adverse costs orders being made at Costs Management Conferences where parties fail to produce reasonable and proportionate costs budgets.’
1 QMLR, 9th October 2024
Source: 1corqmlr.com
‘The Elections Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022. Section 14, amending sections 1 and 2 of the Representation of the People Act 1985, removed the 15-year limit that had hitherto applied to electoral registration of British citizens who reside abroad. Following the commencement of the Representation of the People (Overseas Electors) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 on 16 January 2024, overseas voters were able to register to vote in July’s General Election; they did so either at the last address they were registered to vote before leaving or, for newly eligible voters, at the last address they were resident in the UK before emigrating. This post argues that the establishment of overseas constituencies in UK Parliamentary elections is a further desirable electoral reform.’
Oxford Human Rights Hub, 9th October 2024
Source: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk
‘The High Court has dismissed a judicial review challenge to the London Borough of Enfield’s housing allocation scheme, after a claimant contended the scheme was unlawful both on a public law basis and that it breached the anti-discrimination provisions as set out in the ECHR and/or the Equality Act.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th October 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Three-quarters of survivors of sexual violence are subjected to rape myths during cross-examination, such as being asked what they were wearing or if they were out for revenge, according to research.’
The Guardian, 10th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has resisted a claim that a database of homeless applicants either needing or requesting a move to alternative accommodation, was a “waiting list” or means of delaying suitable accommodation being provided, and that it put women at a disadvantage.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th October 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A jury that has been hearing the trial of a girl accused of stabbing two teachers and a fellow pupil at a school in south Wales has been discharged because of “a great irregularity”.’
The Guardian, 9th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Smith v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 1183 (08 October 2024)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Lakatos v Four Hungarian Judicial Authorities [2024] EWHC 2452 (Admin) (09 October 2024)
High Court (Patents Court)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Afan Valley Ltd & Ors v Lupton Fawcett (A Firm) & Ors [2024] EWHC 2498 (KB) (08 October 2024)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘More bereaved parents in England will now be able to apply for a certificate to formally recognise the loss of their baby.’
BBC News, 9th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘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.’
EIN Blog, 8th October 2024
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘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”.’
The Guardian, 8th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘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.’
OUT-LAW.com, 8th October 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘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.’
The Guardian, 9th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘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.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th October 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A long-running legal challenge over the right to wild camp on Dartmoor is being heard at the Supreme Court in London.’
BBC News, 8th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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