Burial plot reservation – Law & Religion UK

Posted November 14th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The recently circulated judgment Re Tolleshunt Knights Cemetery [2025] ECC Chd 2 highlighted three aspects of burial law in the Church of England: the decreasing availability of burial plots; the complexity of the legislation of certain sites; and the importance placed on family graves.’

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Law & Religion UK, 13th November 2025

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Expert evidence refused for a Defendant who puts a Claimant to proof – 1 QMLR

Posted November 14th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The claim was brought against a dental practice for negligent dental treatment performed by dentists based at the practice. The allegations were based on breaches of non-delegable duties of care by the practice. The Defendant took an approach to defending the litigation which has become all too common, by bringing in the individual dentists as Part 20 defendants and in effect delegating defence of the claim to them. The defence pleaded no response to the allegations of negligence on the basis that the Defendant had a lack of direct knowledge of the events in question. Despite this pleading, District Judge Woosnam at first instance granted permission for the Defendant to rely on expert evidence to defend the claim against one of the dentists who had been unresponsive to the litigation.’

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1 QMLR, 13th November 2025

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Cambridge professor cleared of faking poor IQ test in £1m compensation claim – The Independent

Posted November 14th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A Cambridge University professor and orthopaedic surgeon, accused of deliberately failing IQ and memory tests to bolster a £1 million brain damage claim against the NHS, has been cleared of dishonesty by a High Court judge.’

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The Independent, 14th November 2025

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“You’re acting like a child…” – Wilberforce Chambers

Posted November 14th, 2025 in news by sally

‘This article considers the recent case of Isaacs v Green & Others [2025] EWHC 1951 (Fam). The case was heard before Mr David Rees KC, sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court, on 23 and 24 July 2025, with judgment being handed down on 25 July 2025.’

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Wilberforce Chambers, 3rd November 2025

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Sara Sharif -what we now know from the Safeguarding Review – Transparency Project

Posted November 14th, 2025 in news by sally

‘On 13 November 2025, the Child Safeguarding Practice Review following the death of Sara Sharif has been published. It makes devastating reading, and has already generated reporting in the national and local media.’

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Transparency Project, 13th November 2025

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Courts boss apologises for not escalating IT bug to ministers sooner – BBC News

Posted November 14th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The head of the courts service in England and Wales has apologised for failing to tell ministers and judges sooner about an IT bug that caused evidence to go missing, be overwritten or appear lost.’

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BBC News, 13th November 2025

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Police and crime commissioners to be abolished – The Guardian

Posted November 14th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Ministers will abolish elected police and crime commissioners, declaring them to be an expensive failure, with a large proportion of people unaware of them.’

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The Guardian, 13th November 2025

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Family Court issues repeat warning in anonymous surrogate case – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted November 14th, 2025 in news by sally

‘This case concerned an application by intended parents for a parental order in respect of an 18-month-old child following a surrogacy arrangement with a surrogate in Nigeria whom neither of the intended parents had met and about whom they had no information.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 13th November 2025

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How the Renters’ Rights Act impacts student tenancies in England – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 14th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will recalibrate how student housing in England is managed and let, owing to a raft of reforms that will alter the status of some tenancies and the grounds for landlords to obtain possession of the underlying properties. It will also impact on rent increases, payments and marketing practices.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 13th November 2025

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Issues on the Edges: Potential Problems for a Section 146 Notice – St Philips Barristers

Posted November 14th, 2025 in news by sally

‘In this edition of Lay of the Land, Harry Marriott explores the overlooked complexities surrounding Section 146 of the Law of Property Act 1925.’

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St Philips Barristers, 6th November 2025

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 13th, 2025 in law reports by michael

Supreme Court

Daly v His Majesty’s Advocate & Anor (Scotland) [2025] UKSC 38 (12 November 2025)

King Crude Carriers SA & Orsv Ridgebury November LLC and others [2025] UKSC 39 (12 November 2025)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Haytop Country Park Ltd v Amber Valley Borough Council [2025] EWCA Civ 1442 (12 November 2025)

Al-Haq, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Business and Trade [2025] EWCA Civ 1433 (12 November 2025)

R (Children: Setting Aside Hague Return Order) [2025] EWCA Civ 1426 (12 November 2025)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Weiss & Anor v Regional Court in Gliwice, Poland [2025] EWHC 2948 (Admin) (12 November 2025)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Dekel v RE Capital Administrators Ltd & Anor [2025] EWHC 2976 (Ch) (13 November 2025)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Dover Farm Developments Ltd & Anor v Smith & Anor [2025] EWHC 2862 (KB) (11 November 2025)

Source: www.bailii.org

Barrister sounds court security alarm after witnessing mass brawl – Legal Futures

Posted November 13th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A barrister has spoken out about court security after a fight broke out between around 15 people in the coroner’s court where he was acting last week.’

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Legal Futures, 13th November 2025

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New laws to bolster UK’s defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy – The Independent

Posted November 13th, 2025 in news by sally

‘IT companies that provide services for the NHS, as well as the UK’s energy, water and transport infrastructure, will face tough new security standards in a new law introduced by ministers to mitigate the threat of cyber attacks.’

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The Independent, 12th November 2025

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An overview of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – Kingsley Napley Real Estate Law Blog

Posted November 13th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The Act received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 but is yet to be brought into force. In this article, we explore the changes being introduced so that both landlords and tenants can prepare for what lies ahead.’

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Kingsley Napley Real Estate Law Blog, 12th November 2025

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk

Darts pro who sought ‘unnecessary’ leg amputation denied £1m payout – The Independent

Posted November 13th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A disabled darts player has been unsuccessful in a compensation claim exceeding £1 million, after a judge determined he requested the amputation of his leg without a good medical reason.’

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The Independent, 12th November 2025

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Pensions and the UK sanctions regime – Pensions Barrister

Posted November 13th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Samuel Fulda and Eoin O’Shea of CMS ask whether it is time for trustees and scheme employers to implement sanctions screening into their pension scheme administration.’

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Pensions Barrister, 13th November 2025

Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com

Woman fined £1k for ‘fly-tipping envelope’ – BBC News

Posted November 13th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A woman from west London has been fined £1,000 by her local council for fly-tipping an envelope outside her flat in Feltham.’

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BBC News, 12th November 2025

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Boy, 4, victim of online grooming as offences reach record high – The Independent

Posted November 13th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Online grooming offences have reached a record high, with police data revealing a four-year-old boy as being among the victims.’

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The Independent, 13th November 2025

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Abuse by UK’s ‘most prolific sex offender’ was ignored at Medomsley detention centre, report finds – The Guardian

Posted November 13th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A man who worked as a prison officer and caterer in a youth detention centre was able to rape and torture boys for three decades while the abuse was “ignored and dismissed”, according to a report labelling him as possibly Britain’s worst ever sex offender.’

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The Guardian, 12th November 2025

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Nathan Whetton: Legislating against concealing identity at protests – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted November 12th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The Crime and Policing Bill was introduced to Parliament on 25 February 2025. The Bill builds on the Labour party manifesto commitment to “take back our streets”, and contains a wide-ranging scope of provisions aiming at tackling violence, antisocial behaviour and enhancing public confidence in the criminal justice system. Having passed through the Commons in June this year, the Bill is currently at the Committee stage in the Lords until 27 January 2026. The Bill creates an offence of concealing identity at a protest. After outlining the mechanics of the proposed offence, this post will highlight potential conflicts with the freedoms of expression and assembly as protected by Articles 10 and 11 of the ECHR. The offence will then be considered within the context of growing anti-protest law in Britain.’

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UK Constitutional Association, 12th November 2025

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org