Police admit arrest of anti-monarchy heckler in Oxford was unlawful – The Guardian

Posted March 11th, 2025 in compensation, demonstrations, news, police, public order, royal family by sally

‘Police have admitted acting unlawfully in arresting a trainee Baptist minister who called out “Who elected him?” at a local proclamation of the accession of King Charles III.’

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The Guardian, 11th March 2025

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Chicken manure can be classified as industrial waste, judge rules – The Guardian

‘Industrial poultry farms face tough new regulations around the disposal of chicken manure after a judge ruled it can be classified as waste and requires a detailed and transparent plan to dispose of it without damaging the environment.’

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The Guardian, 11th March 2025

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Alexander Bunzl and Arran Dowling-Hussey adjudication article – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

‘Arran Dowling-Hussey and Alexander Bunzl have written case note BDW Trading Limited v Ardmore Construction Limited [2024] EWHC 3235 (TCC).’

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4-5 Gray's Inn Square, 7th March 2025

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Lauren Fullerton and Arran Dowling-Hussey look at one of the most significant special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) cases from 2024 – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

‘Lauren Fullerton and Arran Dowling-Hussey look at one of the most significant special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) cases from 2024.’

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4-5 Gray's Inn Square, 7th March 2025

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Sky UK Limited and Mace Limited v Riverstone Managing Agency Limited & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 1567 – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

‘Amrit Dhanoa & Arran Dowling-Hussey from 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square Chambers Construction & Engineering Group look at a recent significant Court of Appeal decision on Construction All Risks Insurance.’

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4-5 Gray’s Inn Square, 7th March 2025

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Starter tenancies, extensions, and section 21 claims – An ASB case. – Nearly Legal

Posted March 10th, 2025 in anti-social behaviour, landlord & tenant, news, repossession by sally

‘Yorkshire Housing Limited v Scott. County Court at Scarborough. 30 October 2024. A section 21 based possession claim for a ‘starter tenancy’ for the reason of anti social behaviour.’

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Nearly Legal, 9th March 2025

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Judge throws out skeleton argument for being three times too long – Legal Futures

Posted March 10th, 2025 in barristers, case management, drafting, news, skeleton arguments by sally

‘The High Court has refused to admit a skeleton argument that was three times the length it should have been, and ranged beyond the confines of what it should have done.’

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Legal Futures, 10th March 2025

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Black barristers face a “concrete ceiling”, says BBN chair – Legal Futures

Posted March 10th, 2025 in barristers, diversity, equality, king's counsel, minorities, news, remuneration by sally

‘The focus on access to the Bar in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) efforts is “low-hanging fruit” that ignores the bigger problem of progression, the chair of the Black Barristers Network said last week.’

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Legal Futures, 10th March 2025

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High Court dismisses cycle lane judicial review on all grounds – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 10th, 2025 in bicycles, judicial review, local government, news, trees by sally

‘An application for judicial review and an interim injunction against Coventry City Council’s plans to chop down 26 trees to build a cycleway has been refused by the High Court.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2025

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Firm and two partners fined £50k for offering banking facility – Legal Futures

‘A law firm and two of its partners have been fined nearly £50,000 between them for allowing two wealthy clients to use its client account as a banking facility.’

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Legal Futures, 10th March 2025

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Thousands of privileged documents disclosed in “unprecedented” error – Legal Futures

Posted March 10th, 2025 in disclosure, documents, gambling, licensing, mistake, news, privilege by sally

‘An “extraordinary” and “unprecedented” failure of disclosure that has seen thousands of privileged documents released to the other side has been revealed in the High Court.’

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Legal Futures, 10th March 2025

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Four people jailed for one of the largest money laundering cases in the UK – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted March 10th, 2025 in Crown Prosecution Service, money laundering, news, sentencing by sally

‘Four men have been sentenced today (Friday 7 March 2025) in relation to a £266 million money laundering operation.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 7th March 2025

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Man forced to pay dead father’s £3,000 car fines – BBC News

Posted March 10th, 2025 in bereavement, families, fines, news, pollution, road traffic by sally

‘A bereaved man claims he was forced to pay £3,000 after Birmingham City Council pursued him for a Clean Air Zone fine incurred by his late father.’

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BBC News, 10th March 2025

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Couple who discover migrant in motorhome are fined – BBC News

Posted March 10th, 2025 in fines, immigration, news by sally

‘A couple who discovered a migrant had clung to the back of their vehicle all the way home from France have been issued a £1,500 fine.’

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BBC News, 10th March 2025

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‘I’ve lost my work and been ostracised’: Oxford University accused of failing to act after ruling on ‘sham’ contracts – The Guardian

Posted March 10th, 2025 in contract of employment, news, sham transactions, universities by sally

‘An academic who won a landmark court battle last year against Oxford University for employing her and her colleague on “sham” gig economy contracts has criticised the university for trying to brush their case under the carpet.’

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The Guardian, 8th March 2025

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Alarm at plan for less-qualified probation staff to deal with sex offenders in England and Wales – The Guardian

Posted March 10th, 2025 in news, probation, rehabilitation by sally

‘Domestic abusers and sex offenders in England and Wales will be rehabilitated by less-experienced staff with fewer qualifications from June, prompting warnings from a watchdog that the plans must be closely monitored to ensure public safety.’

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The Guardian, 10th March 2025

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English and Welsh councils to have greater powers to seize land for affordable housing – The Guardian

Posted March 10th, 2025 in compulsory purchase, housing, local government, news by sally

‘Councils and mayors will be granted greater powers to seize land to build affordable housing under the Labour government’s shake-up of planning rules this week. Local authorities in England and Wales will no longer need permission from central government to make compulsory purchase orders (CPOs), in a change that ministers hope will unlock vacant and derelict land.’

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The Guardian, 10th March 2025

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Teacher helped pupils cheat their GCSEs by manipulating coursework to get them top grades – The Independent

Posted March 10th, 2025 in disciplinary procedures, examinations, news, teachers, time limits by sally

‘A teacher allowed his GCSE pupils to cheat their exams by telling them how to boost their coursework grades after coming under “significant pressure” from his bosses to deliver top marks.’

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The Independent, 10th March 2025

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Just Stop Oil co-founder Roger Hallam has sentence reduced after Court of Appeal win – The Independent

Posted March 7th, 2025 in appeals, climate change, demonstrations, news, public order, sentencing by sally

‘Six climate activists jailed for their roles in demonstrations, including co-founder of Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion Roger Hallam, have had their sentences reduced at the Court of Appeal.’

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The Independent, 7th March 2025

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The Latest Developments in Matrimonial Finance – Becket Chambers

Posted March 7th, 2025 in chambers articles, divorce, financial provision, news by sally

‘This article highlights some significant developments that impact financial settlements upon divorce. Whether you are a solicitor, barrister, or an individual navigating the complexities of separation, staying informed is crucial. This article provides an updated and legally accurate breakdown of the latest changes, particularly in light of the Law Commission’s Financial Remedies Scoping Report, published on 18 December 2024.’

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Becket Chambers, 3rd March 2025

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