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Short sentences still dominate UK courts

Revolving Doors has expressed concern over recent quarterly crime statistics revealing high rates of short custodial sentences while welcoming a rise in out of court...

High Court Rules on Sue and Labour Claims and Vessel Abandonment in Ithaca Prospect LLC v Lloyd's Insurance Company SA

The High Court has rendered its judgment regarding sue and labour expenses and replacement insurance liabilities arising from a vessel detained in Ukraine.

CKT v Twyford: Court of Appeal upholds Church of England school admissions criteria

Court finds Church of England admissions preference indirectly disadvantaged some ethnic groups but was proportionate and lawful.

Stockler v Adams: High Court dismisses £432,000 tax relief negligence claim

The High Court dismissed a former solicitor’s claim over a property deal that undermined a business premises tax relief appeal.

Re AL: High Court orders child’s return to Spain despite mother’s mental health concerns

The High Court ruled that protective measures and available mental health support meant the grave-risk exception did not apply.

Mozambique v Privinvest: Court of Appeal rejects challenge to joining Safa’s widow over alleged liabilities

The Court of Appeal upheld permission to join Iskandar Safa’s widow to proceedings over Mozambique’s alleged losses.

Fargro Ltd v Hide: EAT upholds appeal on contributory fault but orders review of unfair dismissal compensation

The EAT rejected an employer’s contributory fault appeal but set aside a compensation reduction pending further findings on procedural fairness.

Republic of India v RAKIA: Court of Appeal upholds investor-state arbitration jurisdiction

The Court of Appeal dismisses India’s challenge, ruling that government action affecting a company’s operations directly applied to an investor’s shareholding.