Tag: United Kingdom
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Keir Starmer welcomes ‘much-needed clarity’ after Supreme Court gender ruling
Keir Starmer has welcomed the landmark ruling that biological sex should determine whether people can use same-sex spaces. In his first comments since the verdict,… Read More
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‘I’ve secured pupillage, but I’m unsure about the set. Should I accept or reapply?’
Bar hopeful in bind over career decision In our latest Career Conundrum, a prospective barrister has secured pupillage — but they’re doubting whether it’s the… Read More
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Former adviser to David Cameron announces run for California governor
A former key adviser to David Cameron has announced he is running for governor of California in 2026. In a video announcement posted to X,… Read More
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Julie Minns: ‘Democracy suffers when blind and partially sighted voters can’t make their mark with dignity’
As a Member of Parliament, I always look forward to local elections. They’re a vital opportunity for communities to shape the future of their neighbourhoods,… Read More
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Law student drops legal action over Birmingham bin strikes
Open University student withdraws case after receiving written assurances from the union about adherence to picketing rules A Birmingham law student came within hours of… Read More
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Anna Gelderd: ‘Let’s learn from the toxic mistakes of our past — PFAS must be phased out’
I know that sometimes, it can feel like there are so many issues to sort out that getting a grip on one is like trying… Read More
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Selective empathy: why compassion can’t be reserved for the politically convenient
The Court of Appeal has upheld the sentence handed down to Stephen Yaxley Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson. In a courtroom far removed from… Read More
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Supreme Court rules ‘woman’ has biological meaning
Top judges unanimous decision that ‘man’ and ‘woman’ in UK equality legislation mean biological sex Susan Smith and Marion Calder, co-directors of For Women Scotland,… Read More
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Judges given guidance on how to spot AI-generated submissions
Unfamiliar case names and US spellings among key giveaways Judicial guidance on the use of AI in courts was updated this week, outlining common pitfalls,… Read More
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Luke Taylor: ‘Thames Water is failing, Ofwat is toothless — and the public is paying the price’
Well, I don’t imagine I made a lot of friends at Thames Water when I spent twenty minutes on my feet lambasting them in Westminster… Read More