Grenfell contractor to challenge ban in court – BBC News

Posted February 24th, 2025 in construction industry, fire, health & safety, inquiries, news by tracey

‘A contractor involved in the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower before the 2017 fire is mounting a legal challenge to a ban by Kensington and Chelsea Council (RBKC).’

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BBC News, 24th February 2025

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Watchdog reopens investigation into Jonathan Reynolds’ legal career claims – The Guardian

Posted February 24th, 2025 in media, misrepresentation, news, solicitors, Solicitors Regulation Authority by tracey

‘The solicitors’ regulator has reopened an investigation into the business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, over accusations he misrepresented his legal career.’

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The Guardian, 21st February 2025

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Pet owner hit with £3,000 fine after ‘nightmare’ cockerel crows 76 times an hour – The Independent

Posted February 24th, 2025 in birds, complaints, fines, news, noise, nuisance by tracey

‘A pet owner has been ordered to pay more than £3,000 after neighbours repeatedly complained about his unruly cockerel’s constant crowing.’

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The Independent, 21st February 2025

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Child exploitation and ‘cuckooing’ to be made criminal offences – The Independent

Posted February 24th, 2025 in children, drug trafficking, gangs, news, young persons by tracey

‘Criminals who groom children into county lines drug dealing could be jailed for up to 10 years in new legislation set to be introduced next week.’

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The Independent, 22nd February 2025

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NHS doctor who ‘glorified terrorist violence’ wins deportation challenge – The Guardian

‘An Egyptian NHS doctor who “glorified terrorist violence” by mocking Israeli civilians fleeing the Hamas attacks in October 2023 has won a legal challenge against deportation.

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The Guardian, 22nd February 2025

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‘Revenge porn’ abusers allowed to keep devices with explicit images – The Guardian

‘Perpetrators of “revenge porn” offences are being allowed to keep explicit images of their victims on their devices, after a failure by prosecutors to obtain orders requiring their deletion.’

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The Guardian, 22nd February 2025

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Police officer removed criminal’s tag so she could have secret relationship with him – The Independent

Posted February 24th, 2025 in corruption, electronic monitoring, guilty pleas, news, police, sentencing, standards by tracey

‘A police officer who removed a monitored offender’s tag so that she could have a secret relationship with him has been jailed.’

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The Independent, 21st February 2025

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Former police officer barred after abuse conviction – BBC News

‘A former police officer who suffocated a woman and subjected her to coercive and controlling behaviour has been permanently barred from policing.’

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BBC News, 19th February 2025

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Struck-off doctor still a risk to patients – panel – BBC News

Posted February 20th, 2025 in appeals, disciplinary procedures, doctors, news, standards, tribunals by tracey

‘A doctor’s appeal to be restored to the medical register has been denied after a tribunal said he would pose a risk to patients.’

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BBC News, 20th February 2025

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Man dies at hospital after wrongly being fed jelly – BBC News

Posted February 20th, 2025 in food, hospitals, inquests, learning difficulties, news by tracey

‘An elderly man with swallowing difficulties died in hospital after he was wrongly fed jelly and choked.’

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BBC News, 20th February 2025

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Burglar jailed after being caught out by Home Alone-style bucket trap – The Guardian

Posted February 20th, 2025 in attempts, burglary, closed circuit television, guilty pleas, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A bungling burglar has been jailed after he was caught out by a Home Alone-style bucket trap.’

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The Guardian, 19th February 2025

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Planned change in British citizenship rules faces first legal challenge – The Guardian

‘Plans to prevent refugees who arrive in the UK on a small boat, lorry or via other “irregular” means from becoming a British citizen are facing their first legal challenge.”

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The Guardian, 19th February 2025

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‘Calculating’ postman abused position to sexually assault women – The Independent

Posted February 20th, 2025 in assault, harassment, indecent exposure, news, postal service, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

‘A “calculating and dangerous predator” who abused his position as a postman to sexually assault a series of women has been jailed for more than six years.’

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The Independent, 19th February 2025

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Kabul evacuation whistleblower wins case against UK government – The Guardian

‘A civil servant who blew the whistle about the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and Boris Johnson’s involvement in a decision to evacuate a pet charity from Kabul has won her case for unfair dismissal against the government in a legal first.’

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The Guardian, 18th February 2025

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Max Taylor: A Role for Parliament in Independent Judicial Appointments: A Comparison with the Comptroller and Auditor General – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted February 19th, 2025 in judiciary, news, parliament, recruitment by tracey

‘The Starmer ministry plans to “…deepen our democracy by reforming Parliament…”, but missing from its proposals is any reconsideration of whether Parliament should adopt a role in judicial appointments somewhat analogous to that of the US Senate in federal judicial appointments (US Constitution, Art II, s 2). Debate about such a proposal has recurred from time to time (for example, in the wake of the Miller II judgment in 2019), but has invariably been rejected for reasons well encapsulated by the House of Lords Constitution Committee.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 19th February 2025

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Judge grants city council possession order over square with homeless camp – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 19th, 2025 in homelessness, housing, local government, news, repossession by tracey

‘Manchester City Council can proceed with evictions at a tent encampment in St Peter’s Square, a judge has ruled.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th February 2025

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Taxi drivers “operating” within an area – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 19th, 2025 in licensing, local government, news, prosecutions, taxis by tracey

‘A council has been ordered to pay the costs of an “improper” prosecution of a private hire operator. Matt Lewin explains why.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th February 2025

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‘Ronan’s Law’ to see toughest crackdown yet on knife sales online – Home Office

Posted February 19th, 2025 in children, electronic commerce, news, offensive weapons by tracey

‘Retailers will need to report suspicious and bulk purchases of knives on their platforms to police, with tougher sentences for selling knives to under 18s.’

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Home Office, 19th February 2025

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Thames Water £3bn loan deal did not breach competition law, High Court rules – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 19th, 2025 in competition, loans, news, water, water companies by tracey

‘Thames Water £3bn loan deal did not breach competition law, High Court rules,’

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Law Society's Gazette, 18th February 2025

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Law professor with ‘profound sense of grievance’ banned from courts – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 19th, 2025 in disciplinary procedures, news, striking out, universities, vexatious litigants by tracey

‘A law professor who “grossly misused the procedures of the courts” in a campaign of meritless claims against the University of Warwick has been hit with an extended civil restraint order (ECRO) by a High Court judge.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 18th February 2025

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