‘Puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria will be banned indefinitely across the UK except for use in clinical trials, Labour has announced.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Sir Brian Leveson is to lead a “once in a generation” review of the courts system in England and Wales to deal with the spiralling backlog of cases.’
The Independent, 12th December 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The Housing Ombudsman has urged housing providers to improve their response to hazards ahead of the introduction of Awaab’s Law.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th December 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Thousands of British military personnel who were dismissed from service because of their homosexuality will be able to apply for payments worth up to £70,000 each from today, to recognise the distress caused by a ban that applied between 1967 and 2000.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The supreme court has granted permission for two car lenders to appeal against a landmark ruling on motor finance commission payments that has left firms fearing a potential £30bn compensation bill.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A ruling in a case involving a former boss of controversial data analytics company, Cambridge Analytica, provides some clarity on when parties to litigation in England and Wales can obtain imaging orders to preserve potentially important electronic evidence.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th December 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The Court of Appeal is to consider a barrister’s claim that LGBT charity Stonewall “caused or induced” discrimination against her by her chambers.’
Legal Futures, 12th December 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A man has been jailed after murdering his terminally ill friend and taking photos of his body at his flat.’
BBC News, 11th December 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Test Valley Borough Council has lost a case in the Court of Appeal over the use of section 73 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th December 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother have been found guilty of her murder, as questions are now raised over missed opportunities to save the 10-year-old.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Specialist courts focused on breaking the addictions of prolific offenders are “efficient” and “a good idea”, the head of the government’s sentencing review has said as he suggested they could be rolled out across England and Wales.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Family Justice Council (FJC) has published guidance for Family Court judges and those working in the Family Justice System, on responding to allegations of alienating behaviour.’
Transparency Project, 11th December 2024
Source: transparencyproject.org.uk
‘British police arrest environmental protesters at nearly three times the global average rate, research has found, revealing the country as a world leader in the legal crackdown on climate activism.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘In his speech last week, Sir Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, announced plans to publish a White Paper which will link the ability to sponsor migrant workers to training “people here in our country”.’
Kingsley Napley Immigration Law Blog, 9th December 2024
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
‘Ali v HSF Logistics Polska SP ZOO [2024] EWCA 1479. This was a very simple case that illustrates in a nutshell the courts’ approach to the principle of “ex turpi causa”: the notion that prevents a claimant from seeking a legal remedy if the claim arises in connection with their own illegal or immoral act. Even in a civil case, courts are reluctant to allow a party to benefit from their own wrongdoing, as it may be seen as contrary to the interests of justice and social morals. However, it cannot be a blanket rule, as we shall see from the case below. Proportionality has to to be applied.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 10th December 2024
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘The Law Commission has agreed to take on a project reviewing the law on homicide and the sentencing framework for murder. The review follows a request from the Lord Chancellor and recognises the vital importance of making sure that the gravest offences recognised by the criminal law in England and Wales work effectively in the 21st century.’
Law Commission, 6th December 2024
Source: lawcom.gov.uk
‘Mr Justice Fordham delivered a speech as part of the Hart 18th Annual Judicial Review Conference on Friday 6 December 2024.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 6th December 2024
Source: www.judiciary.uk
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