Conveyancer cleared after exchanging contracts on day of instruction – Legal Futures

Posted November 19th, 2025 in news by michael

‘A solicitor has been cleared of misconduct when acting on the exchange of contracts for an elderly client’s property – which included a requirement to complete – on the same day he was instructed.’

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Legal Futures, 19th November 2025

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Mazur in the courts: from “naked opportunism” to “I can’t ignore it” – Legal Futures

Posted November 19th, 2025 in news by michael

‘A barrister who has had to argue the Mazur ruling from both sides in recent weeks has highlighted the different approaches courts are taking.’

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Legal Futures, 19th November 2025

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Police bullied me into admitting murder, says man wrongly jailed for 38 years – BBC News

Posted November 19th, 2025 in news by michael

‘The victim of a 38-year miscarriage of justice has claimed he was beaten by police officers and “bullied” into falsely admitting murder, in his first interview since his release.’

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BBC News, 19th November 2025

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

More details of crime suspects may be released to try to stop misinformation – The Guardian

Posted November 19th, 2025 in news by michael

‘The Law Commission for England and Wales said publishing details such as a suspect’s name, age, nationality, ethnicity, religion or immigration status “will generally not create risk”, however, what can be published depends on the circumstances in any individual case.’

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The Guardian, 18th November 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

Unprecedented plan for asylum system sees government walk tightrope – BBC News

Posted November 19th, 2025 in news by michael

‘Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s massive plan is unprecedented. And the legal and policy strategy marks an enormous change in thinking.’

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BBC News, 17th November 2025

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 18th, 2025 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Khan & Ors v Khan [2025] EWCA Civ 1436 (18 November 2025)

Costa v Dissociadid Ltd & Anor [2025] EWCA Civ 1475 (18 November 2025)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Shah, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1459 (13 November 2025)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Abu v Secretary of State for Justice [2025] EWHC 3026 (Admin) (18 November 2025)

Cox v Director of Public Prosecutions (Venue Determination) [2025] EWHC 3040 (Admin) (18 November 2025)

Greater Manchester Police, R (on the application of) v Police Misconduct Panel [2025] EWHC 3018 (Admin) (17 November 2025)

Rizvi, R (On the Application Of) v HM Assistant Coroner for South London [2025] EWHC 3014 (Admin) (17 November 2025)

Parvez v Court of Imperia, Italy [2025] EWHC 3020 (Admin) (17 November 2025)

Kumar v General Medical Council [2025] EWHC 3017 (Admin) (17 November 2025)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Ndungu v SPG Ltd & Ors [2025] EWHC 3039 (Ch) (18 November 2025)

Bowerman v Bowerman & Ors [2025] EWHC 2947 (Ch) (18 November 2025)

Romal Capital (C02) Ltd v Peel L&P (Ports) Ltd [2025] EWHC 3016 (Ch) (18 November 2025)

Smith & Ors v Campbell & Ors [2025] EWHC 3011 (Ch) (17 November 2025)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Smith & Anor v Manchester City Council [2025] EWHC 2987 (KB) (18 November 2025)

Source: www.bailii.org

Appeal on a point of law under the Arbitration Act – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted November 18th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A party may, pursuant to section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996, appeal an arbitral award to the court on a question of law arising from the award. The appeal can only be made with the court’s permission unless the parties have agreed otherwise.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 17th November 2025

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

The legal and constitutional implications of the asylum white paper: Some initial thoughts – Public Law for Everyone

Posted November 18th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Proposals for radical reform of the UK’s asylum system raise a number of legal and constitutional issues, with respect both to the European Convention on Human Rights and the domestic principle of the rule of law. A showdown with the courts, at either the domestic or European level, seems likely — but if the aim is to play the populist right at its own game, perhaps that is all part of the government’s cunning plan.’

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Public Law for Everyone, 17th November 2025

Source: publiclawforeveryone.com

Woman killed herself after south London hospital neglect, coroner concludes – The Guardian

Posted November 18th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A woman killed herself after a south London psychiatric unit failed to search her possessions adequately, a coroner has concluded.’

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The Guardian, 17th November 2025

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Mahmood defends overhaul of ‘out of control’ asylum system – BBC News

Posted November 18th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended sweeping changes to the UK’s asylum system, telling MPs the current situation is “out of control and unfair”.’

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BBC News, 17th November 2025

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Judge attacks law firm’s “unconscionable opportunism” – Legal Futures

Posted November 18th, 2025 in news by sally

‘An employment judge has condemned “unconscionable opportunism” by a Cornish law firm in seeking to “capitalise” on a procedural error by a disabled receptionist who claimed constructive dismissal.’

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Legal Futures, 18th November 2025

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 17th, 2025 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

FW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company [2025] EWCA Civ 1458 (14 November 2025)

AD Bly Groundworks and Civil Engineering Ltd & Anor v Revenue and Customs [2025] EWCA Civ 1443 (14 November 2025)

Sharma v University of Nottingham [2025] EWCA Civ 1457 (14 November 2025)

Rice v Wicked Vision Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 1466 (14 November 2025)

Baparee, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWCA Civ 1464 (14 November 2025)

Nguyen v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWCA Civ 1452 (13 November 2025)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Coventry City Council, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWHC 2929 (Admin) (14 November 2025)

Luck, R (On the Application Of) v Bracknell Forest Borough Council [2025] EWHC 2984 (Admin) (14 November 2025)

Rozgonyi v Veszprem Regional Court, Hungary [2025] EWHC 2999 (Admin) (14 November 2025)

Mobasseri v General Dental Council [2025] EWHC 3006 (Admin) (14 November 2025)

Phillips v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2025] EWHC 2993 (Admin) (13 November 2025)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Glint Pay Ltd & Ors v Baker & Anor [2025] EWHC 3003 (Ch) (14 November 2025)

Brambles Administration Ltd & Ors v Harvey & Ors (Rev1) [2025] EWHC 2980 (Ch) (14 November 2025)

Trustee PTA & Ors v No Named Defendant [2025] EWHC 2928 (Ch) (14 November 2025)

Smartestenergy Business Ltd v Odeon Arcade Ltd [2025] EWHC 2975 (Ch) (14 November 2025)

Powis Street Estates (No. 3) Ltd v Winston & Strawn London LLP [2025] EWHC 2974 (Ch) (13 November 2025)

Dewji v Prudential International Assurance PLC [2025] EWHC 2988 (Ch) (13 November 2025)

Lee & Anor v BDB Pitmans LLP & Anor (Re Consequentials) [2025] EWHC 2955 (Ch) (11 November 2025)

Standish & Anor v Hill & Anor [2025] EWHC 2954 (Ch) (11 November 2025)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Skatteforvaltningen v Solo Capital Partners LLP & Ors [2025] EWHC 2979 (Comm) (14 November 2025)

Pliego & Anor v Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd & Ors [2025] EWHC 2968 (Comm) (13 November 2025)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Director of Public Prosecutions v O’Connor & Ors [2025] EWHC 3000 (KB) (14 November 2025)

Travelers Insurance Company Ltd & Ors v Baldwin [2025] EWHC 2957 (KB) (13 November 2025)

Orange Transgroup Ltd & Anor v Shein Distribution UK Ltd [2025] EWHC 2966 (KB) (13 November 2025)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

International SOS Assistance UK Ltd v Secretary of State for Defence (Re Consequential Matters) [2025] EWHC 3009 (TCC) (14 November 2025)

Galliford Try Construction Ltd v Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd & Ors [2025] EWHC 3002 (TCC) (14 November 2025)

SRCL Ltd (t/a Stericycle) v NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board & Ors [2025] EWHC 2964 (TCC) (13 November 2025)

Source: www.bailii.org

UK Supreme Court to sit in Glasgow in May 2026 – Supreme Court

Posted November 17th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has announced that it will sit for a week of hearing appeals in Glasgow between 18th-21st May 2026. During the week, the Court will be located in Glasgow’s City Chambers on George Square.’

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Supreme Court, 14th November 2025

Source: www.supremecourt.uk

High Court dismisses negligence action over KC’s drafting of claim – Legal Futures

Posted November 17th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘The High Court has granted summary judgment to a KC accused of negligence in the way he drafted the particulars of claim (PoC) against a law firm and a firm of property agents.’

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Legal Futures, 17th November 2025

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Twitter hacker ordered to pay back £4.1m worth of Bitcoin – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted November 17th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘A Twitter hacker who breached the accounts of celebrities including Barack Obama and Jeff Bezos has been forced to hand over £4million.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 17th November 2025

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

New cyber obligations for tech suppliers and data centres as UK ramps up cyber security scrutiny – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 17th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, unveiled by Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall this week, will give regulators the power to hit companies with stronger, turnover-based penalties for serious cyber security breaches, with harmful incidents now required to be reported within 24 hours.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 14th November 2025

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Not far away enough? Suitability, location (and notification to other authority) – Nearly Legal

Posted November 17th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘This was a second appeal from a s.204 Housing Act 1996 appeal of the suitability of temporary accommodation. The appeal was by LB Enfield, Ms A having been successful on first appeal.’

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Nearly Legal, 16th November 2025

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk

Sara Sharif review reveals family court failings – Law Society Gazette

Posted November 17th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘The Ministry of Justice could come under pressure to fund and accelerate the expansion of “Pathfinder” courts after an independent review of murdered 10-year-old Sara Sharif found the problem-solving child-led model could have made a “substantial difference” in her case.’

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Law Society Gazette, 14th November 2025

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Costs budgeting applies in £340m group claim, Uber told – Law Society Gazette

Posted November 17th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘The High Court has made a costs budgeting order in a group action where the total value of the claim comes to £340 million. In White & Ors v Uber London Ltd & Ors Mrs Justice O’Farrell opted to dispense with the usual rule that claims exceeding the threshold of £10m would not require the parties to provide costs budgets.’

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Law Society Gazette, 17th November 2025

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Rightmove targeted in £1bn competition class action – Law Society Gazette

Posted November 17th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘The action, led by an accountant and former Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) panel member Jeremy Newman, will argue that Rightmove charged excessive and unfair prices to estate agents to list properties on its online portal. The damages from this practice are estimated to total around £1 billion.’

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Law Society Gazette, 17th November 2025

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk