Asylum seeker who groomed and raped girl, 13, jailed – BBC News
‘An asylum seeker who raped a 13-year-old girl after pretending to be a teenager on Snapchat has been jailed.’
BBC News, 10th August 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The Supreme Court recalibration of the Deprivation of Liberty and what it means – Law Pod UK
Rosalind English talks to Amelia Walker of 1 Crown Office Row, frequently to be seen in the Court of Protection, about what the recent decision in response to the Northern Ireland’s reference really means in practice, in particular in relation to care home residents and capacity assessments.
Law Pod UK, 10th August 2026
Source: audioboom.com
Government facing legal action after UN rules prisoners trapped on indefinite jail terms are being unlawfully detained – The Independent
‘The government is facing legal action after the United Nations concluded prisoners trapped on indefinite jail terms are being unlawfully detained, The Independent can reveal.’
The Independent, 11th August 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
When does an Employment Tribunal need to consider Human Rights arguments of its own motion? Cherrington v University of Derby [2026] EAT 107 and freedom of speech – UK Human Rights Blog
‘In Cherrington v University of Derby [2026] EAT 107, the Mr Justice Cavanagh in the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) held that an Employment Tribunal (“ET”) was not obliged to consider the Appellant’s Article 10 ECHR right to freedom of expression of its own motion when deciding whether or not his dismissal was fair. His right to freedom of expression did not “shout out” from his case, and nor was the ET obliged to consider the ECHR “as a matter of course” in unfair dismissal complaints, or even particular species of unfair dismissal complaints.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 11th August 2026
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Radio Caroline breached Ofcom rules after mistakenly announcing King’s death – BBC News
‘Radio Caroline has been found in breach of broadcasting rules after it mistakenly announced the death of King Charles III.’
BBC News, 10th August 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Claimant wins legal challenge over support after council decided to accommodate her under section 17 Children Act 1989 rather than section 20 – Local Government Lawyer
‘In R (FZW) v Bristol City Council [2026] EWHC 1956 (Admin), Judge Barry Clarke, sitting as a High Court judge, concluded that the council should have found in law that the claimant appeared to them to require accommodation under section 20, reminding local authorities they cannot “side-step” obligations under section 20 by describing accommodation as having been provided under section 17.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th August 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Upper Tribunal rules on ‘ordinary residence’ in context of special educational needs – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Upper Tribunal has held that a child or young person’s ‘ordinary residence’ for the purposes of the Children and Families Act (CFA) 2014 may be different to their ‘ordinary residence’ for the purposes of the social care functions of the local authority.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th August 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The Court of Appeal provides guidance on the date when environmental information is “held” by public authorities under the Environmental Information Regulations – Panopticon
‘The Court of Appeal in Information Commissioner and another v O’Hanlon [2026] EWCA Civ 838 has found that the duty to disclose environmental information only applies to information held at the date of the request, and further that the exception to disclosure in reg 12(4)(a) of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (“EIR”) (where a public authority does not “hold” the environmental information requested) is to be applied as at the time of the initial request, not the time of the authority’s refusal or subsequent reg 11 review.’
Panopticon, 7th August 2026
Source: panopticonblog.com
Law and religion roundup – 9th August – Law & Religion UK
‘In Autumn 2026, elections are taking place to select General Synod members for the next quinquennium. The Church of England is “looking for candidates who represent the whole range of people and churches in the Church of England, particularly those whose background may currently be underrepresented”.’
Law & Religion UK, 9th August 2026
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
Rev. Canon Andrew Cornes – CDM Tribunal – Law & Religion UK
‘Following a preliminary oral hearing on abuse on 28 April 2026 and a preliminary determination on the papers of an application to amend the charges, both of which matters were dealt with by the Chair alone, the final hearing of the case took place over two days on 27 and 28 July 2026.’
Law & Religion UK, 6th August 2026
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
Managing Employee Cross-Border Risks: Practical Guide Written by Gabriela Goni, The Immigration Advice Service – EIN Blog
‘Work does not stop at national boundaries anymore. The possibilities for remote work, international postings, business travel, and the global movement of the workforce have enabled businesses to operate in multiple nations simultaneously. However, this flexibility can be costly. With every foreign assignment an employee undertakes, the company may unknowingly incur a complex set of obligations that employers often are unaware of.’
EIN Blog, 4th August 2026
Source: www.ein.org.uk
Firm had no right to charge £53,000 from client estate, judge rules – Law Society Gazette
‘A costs judge has ruled that a law firm handling a woman’s estate as joint executor has no right to be paid for its services.’
Law Society Gazette, 10th August 2026
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
SDT clears conveyancer of taking instructions from client’s son – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has cleared a conveyancer of taking instructions from a client’s son and of manifest incompetence in a property transaction during the pandemic.’
Legal Futures, 10th August 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
What would a single regulator mean for firms and practitioners? – Legal Futures
‘The Legal Services Consumer Panel has renewed its call for a single regulator to replace the eight approved regulators currently governing legal services in England and Wales.’
Legal Futures, 7th August 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Review urges UK government to reform disclosure and fraud offences – OUT-LAW.com
‘The second part of Jonathan Fisher KC’s independent review, on fraud in the digital age, argues that the UK’s response to fraud must move away from a largely reactive model towards one that is proactive, preventative and focused on disrupting criminal activity before harm occurs. Fraud now accounts for nearly half of all surveyed crime, with digital technologies enabling offenders to operate at scale, across borders and with a relatively low risk of detection, according to the review.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th August 2026
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
London mayor orders council to drop plan to ban new pubs and bars in Soho and West End – The Guardian
‘Sadiq Khan has ordered Westminster council to scrap a policy that would ban new pubs and bars from opening in Soho and the West End of London.’
The Guardian, 9th August 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
Urgent call for PM to end the hidden injustice in British prisons – The Independent
‘As judges begin to overturn indefinite jail terms handed to children and young people – and hundreds more cases are being reviewed – Vera Baird, chair of the miscarriages of justice watchdog, demands that Andy Burnham take “wholesale” action to address the scandal.’
The Independent, 10th August 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Home Office tells Italian man his right to stay in UK after Brexit was ‘error’ – The Guardian
‘A 33-year-old Italian engineer who has been in London since 2018 has been plunged into a battle with the Home Office after officials told him they made a mistake allowing him to stay in the UK after Brexit.’
The Guardian, 9th August 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
Leicestershire prison officer jailed over relationship with ‘Latvian Pablo Escobar’ – The Independent
‘A prison officer has been jailed for eight months after engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a drug dealer who styled himself as the “Latvian Pablo Escobar”.’
The Independent, 7th August 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
Nursing & Midwifery Council v Masih [2026] EWHC 2094 (Admin) (07 August 2026)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Sarwar & Ors v Sarwar & Anor [2026] EWHC 2104 (Ch) (07 August 2026)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
KDY & Anor v Langham & Ors [2026] EWHC 2068 (KB) (07 August 2026)
Abbott & Ors v Ministry of Defence [2026] EWHC 2083 (KB) (07 August 2026)
Aerotron Ltd v Hermes Aviation Ltd [2026] EWHC 2111 (KB) (07 August 2026)
Source: www.bailii.org
