‘The Renters’ Rights Bill continues to wend its way through Parliament – so what does the current Bill say and how is it likely to affect the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants? This is a brief guide to the Bill and the changes it envisages.’

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Five Pump Court Chambers, 1st May 2025

Source: www.5pumpcourt.com

‘The government will make it a crime to climb on Winston Churchill’s statue in Parliament Square, it will be announced today.’

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BBC News, 7th May 2025

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘Public authorities are imbued with statutory and prerogative powers. And every now and then, they publish a policy setting out how they will exercise those powers. Policies must not be so rigid that they amount to a fetter on the discretion of decision-makers. But provided there is ample flexibility so as not to fetter, then the free-standing principle described in Mandalia v Home Secretary [2015] UKSC 59 (Mandalia) can kick in to impose a duty on the public authority to act in accordance with that policy unless there is good reason not to do so.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 7th May 2025

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

‘The paper covers the growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations in the legal aspects of the construction industry. It identifies critical gaps, such as inconsistent ESG standards and training shortages, that hinder the adoption of ESG practices. The research reveals a divide in ESG priorities between legal and construction professionals, with governance being a primary focus for lawyers and environmental concerns for construction practitioners. The paper emphasises the need for standardisation, training, and collaboration.’

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Gatehouse Chambers, 1st May 2025

Source: gatehouselaw.co.uk

‘First they had to give birth in custody, then their babies were taken away. Sometimes they never got them back. Here’s what 29 women told the Lost Mothers Project.’

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The Guardian, 6th May 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

‘The provisions in the Government’s forthcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill are a “regression”, the Office for Environmental Protection has warned.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 6th May 2025

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

‘In this series of articles, we aim to highlight 3 of the most interesting cases in our field decided in the past month. This month: 2 Court of Appeal cases, on boundary agreements, and the role of assessors in proceedings, and a High Court decision about recovery of property where there has been a breach of FSMA.’

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Falcon Chambers, 1st May 2025

Source: www.falcon-chambers.com

‘A judge has criticised Rebekah Vardy over a torturous finale to the high-profile “Wagatha Christie” libel battle against Coleen Rooney, as he ruled she must pay Rooney at least £1.4m in legal costs.’

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The Guardian, 6th May 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

‘Applying for British citizenship through naturalisation is a major milestone for many. For those seeking to become British citizens, it’s essential to understand the specific residential requirements to apply for British Citizenship. These requirements, set by the Home Office, ensure applicants have a genuine, sustained connection to the UK. This guide provides a detailed overview of these requirements, helping applicants successfully navigate the path to British citizenship.’

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EIN Blog, 6th May 2025

Source: www.ein.org.uk

‘A man has been jailed for a hit-and-run that left a 13-year-old girl with such serious injuries that her family said she had to relearn how to walk, talk and eat.’

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BBC News, 6th May 2025

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘Criminals who refuse to attend their sentencing face segregation in prison cells and longer time in jail under new powers handed to judges.’

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The Guardian, 7th May 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

‘In a judgment handed down on 23 January, the Court of Appeal ruled, unanimously, against Wirral Council’s attempt to use representative proceedings to pursue a claim under sections 90 and 90A of schedule 10A to the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) 2000 against Indivior plc and Reckitt Benckiser Group plc. Wirral has applied to the Supreme Court for permission to appeal.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 2nd May 2025

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

‘A UN judge has been jailed for six years and four months after forcing a young woman to work as a slave in the UK.’

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The Guardian, 2nd May 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

‘For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16 is a judgment that has triggered great public discussion about the position of trans people in Great Britain (for an interesting discussion of the legal position in Northern Ireland, see Deb et al, “Limits to the UK Supreme Court’s Reach: Northern Ireland, the Windsor Framework and Trans Rights”).’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 6th May 2025

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

‘The Court of Appeal (Underhill LJ, with whom Dingemans and Edis LJJ agreed) has rejected the proposition that, where a public authority voluntarily seeks the views of an interested party at the formative stage of “sufficiently crystallised” proposal affecting a group’s rights, such a process necessarily constitutes a formal consultation to which common law standards of fairness (i.e. the Gunning requirements) apply. This is a significant decision which affects public authorities’ ability to freely seek views on their policy proposals without necessarily being subject to certain public law obligations.’

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Administrative Court Blog, 3rd May 2025

Source: administrativecourtblog.wordpress.com

‘Civil rights campaigners have hailed a “huge victory for democracy” after the court of appeal upheld the quashing of a key anti-protest regulation they said was introduced unlawfully.’

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The Guardian, 2nd May 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

‘With effect from 7 April, limited means cases can now be dealt with under the express financial remedy procedure. The details are contained in Practice Direction 36ZH which has been incorporated into the Family Procedure Rules 2010.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 2nd May 2025

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

‘Ms M had applied to Hounslow as homeless. Her household included her 4 children, 3 adult children and Z, 13 years old.’

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Nearly Legal, 5th May 2025

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk

‘The UK has one of the most difficult voter registration processes among liberal democracies, according to research that examined 62 countries.’

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The Guardian, 6th May 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com