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Patel v General Optical Council: Court of Appeal refuses permission despite judgement delays

Court of Appeal declines optometrist's appeal despite criticising Deputy Judge's bed-bound hearing and lengthy delays.

BA (Iran) appeal dismissed over credibility and sur place activism findings

Tribunal dismisses Iranian Kurd's asylum appeal over credibility issues and non-genuine sur place activity.

Carter-Ruck v SRA: High Court rules section 44B notices cannot compel privileged material

High Court holds SRA cannot use section 44B notices to compel client-privileged documents without waiver.

Glencore v Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery: High Court doubts Crown Holdings on rescission in liquidation

High Court says Glencore's rescission claim against liquidated refinery is seriously arguable, doubting Crown Holdings.

Harkins v Marks and Spencer plc: EAT dismisses disability harassment appeal and sets out approach to unwanted conduct

EAT dismisses disability harassment and reasonable adjustments appeal, offering guidance on unwanted conduct.

RC & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department: tribunal dismisses elderly Bangladeshi couple's Article 3 and Article 8 appeals

Tribunal dismisses elderly couple's Article 3 and 8 appeals, giving little weight to expert reports.

Turner v Coupland Cavendish Ltd: Court of Appeal bars Part 18 requests on ATE commissions in solicitor and client assessments

Court of Appeal bars Part 18 requests on ATE commissions in solicitor-client assessments.

MU & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department: tribunal rejects Turkish Kurdish brothers' asylum appeals over screening omissions

Tribunal dismisses Turkish Kurdish brothers' asylum appeals, citing omissions at screening and inconsistent accounts.