Divorcing abusive husband cost woman £105k – BBC News
‘A woman who endured years of abusive controlling behaviour by her ex-husband says it has cost her more than £105,000 to divorce him.’
BBC News, 9th September 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dark website owner who encouraged ‘swatting’ and hoax bomb calls loses sentence bid – The Independent
‘A man who encouraged a hoax call claiming there were nail bombs and hostages at a Cardiff hotel, leading to “widespread panic and disruption”, has lost a challenge against his jail sentence at the Court of Appeal.’
The Independent, 8th September 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Tribunal rules that calling a colleague a ‘slapper’ is a sackable offence – The Independent
‘A tribunal has ruled that calling someone a “slapper” in the workplace is a sackable offence.’
The Independent, 8th September 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Vulnerability in the Family Court – logistics, practicalities and adaptations – Spire Barristers
‘In X and Y (Care Proceedings: Fact Finding: Death of a Child: Expert Evidence), Re [2025] EWFC 132, Mrs Justice Knowles made findings that a 2 year old little girl had suffered horrific injuries at the hands of her parents, and that her mother had ultimately killed her at her home in November 2023.’
Spire Barristers, 27th August 2026
Source: spirebarristers.co.uk
Environmental Law News Update – Six Pump Court
‘The High Court in R (on the application of Matthew Wright) v Medway Magistrates’ Court [2026] EWHC 1842 (Admin) has confirmed, in refusing an application for judicial review, that the Environment Agency (the ‘EA’), has the power to prosecute offences of any nature in circumstances where the prosecution is incidental to its functions, this power was granted to the EA by Parliament in section 37(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (the ‘Act’).’
Six Pump Court, 25th August 2026
Source: 6pumpcourt.co.uk
Cover-ups, Coroners and Custody – Serjeants’ Inn
‘R v Foster [2026] EWCA Crim 1088, 7 August 2026. This appeal case, considering the length of sentence for perverting the course of justice, should operate as a stern warning of how seriously criminal courts will view giving false accounts in anticipation of coronial investigations.’
Serjeants' Inn, 27th August 2026
Source: www.serjeantsinn.com
Sham marriages solicitor fails in bid to return to profession – Legal Futures
‘A solicitor struck off in 2019 after being recorded by an undercover reporter advising on a sham marriage has failed in a bid to return to the profession.’
Legal Futures, 8th September 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Government updates legal risk guidance used by government lawyers – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Government is updating the legal risk guidance used by government lawyers this week (7 September), making it clear that it is “wholly proper” for ministers to take decisions where there is a tenable legal argument, even where there is a “high legal risk”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th September 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Bishop of Salisbury: CDM Complaints – Law & Religion UK
‘On 7 September, the Church of England issued the following Press Release, Clergy Discipline complaints against Bishop of Salisbury.’
Law & Religion UK, 7th September 2026
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
Five suggestions on wedding law reform – Law & Religion UK
‘In a guest post, Professor Russell Sandberg looks at the ongoing Government consultation on wedding law reform.’
Law & Religion UK, 7th September 2026
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
Police forces failing investigation basics, says inspectorate report – BBC News
‘Many police forces in England and Wales still need to make improvements in the way they investigate crime and other “basics” of policing, according to His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC).’
BBC News, 8th September 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Geography teacher banned from classroom after accidentally revealing search history – The Independent
‘A school teacher accidentally revealed his YouTube search history, including “teen bikini haul”, to pupils during a geography lesson at an all-girls’ boarding school, a teaching conduct panel heard.’
The Independent, 7th September 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Self-described ‘genocidal racist monster’ jailed after BBC investigation – BBC News
‘A former tax worker who described himself as “the ultimate genocidal racist monster” has been jailed for inciting hatred online after he was exposed by a BBC investigation.’
BBC News, 7th September 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Next overturns equal pay ruling that raised basic wages for shop staff – The Guardian
‘The UK retailer Next has overturned a 2024 court ruling forcing it to pay its shop staff the same higher basic pay rates as its warehouse workers under equal pay rules.’
The Guardian, 7th September 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
Domestic violence victims convicted over unpaid bills in fast-track court – The Independent
‘Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on the government to deliver swift reform to save the justice system from “disrepute” after fast-track courts convicted domestic violence victims over unpaid household bills.’
The Independent, 7th September 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Grindr pays £26m to settle UK lawsuit over allegedly sharing users’ HIV status – The Guardian
‘Grindr will pay £26m to settle a lawsuit brought by thousands of users in the UK who allege that the US dating app shared highly sensitive personal information, including in some cases their HIV status, with advertising companies.’
The Guardian, 7th September 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
Rai v Secretary of State for Education [2026] EWHC 2225 (Admin) (04 September 2026)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
JBX v Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust [2026] EWHC 2294 (KB) (04 September 2026)
Source: www.bailii.org
The ‘Acquisition Constructive Trust’: A Tool Which Does Not Require Proof of Detrimental Reliance – St Philips Barristers
‘In this edition of Lay of the Land, Gavin McLeod examines the acquisition constructive trust, an important but often overlooked tool for protecting beneficial interests in land without requiring proof of detrimental reliance.’
St Philips Barristers, 3rd September 2026
Source: st-philips.com
Case Law Update #6: cross-examining vulnerable parties and procedurally unfair findings – St. John’s Chambers
‘In this episode, Chelsea Bartlett discusses an appellate decision which considers the balance between ensuring compliance with rules of FPR Part 3A and PD3AA whilst enabling all parties to adequately put their case. Kate Pearson looks at the appellate court’s view of a decision to make findings of alienating behaviours despite a preliminary determination that such allegations would not be considered.’
St. John's Chambers, 28th August 2026
Source: www.stjohnschambers.co.uk
Legislating on Detriments for Taking Part in Industrial Action: Reflections on the Government’s Response to Consultation – by Ioannis Katsaroumpas – UK Labour Law
‘This blog offers some reflections on the Government’s response, in light of the stated aim of addressing the pre-existing gap and comparative examples in other European countries (see further Katsaroumpas et al 2025). It argues that the Government’s choice of a universal prohibition of detriments marks a significant, well-evidenced and welcome step towards closing the gap. In particular, it prudently avoids several legislative traps associated with a closed list. However, if the objective is, as the Government put it in its response, to ensure that ‘workers get full protection against detriment when taking industrial action’ (DBT 2026c, p. 27), further work is outstanding. The forthcoming Regulations are a necessary yet not sufficient step.’
UK Labour Law, 7th September 2026
Source: uklabourlawblog.com
