Tony Dowson
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Epping Forest District Council v Somani Hotels Ltd [2025] EWHC 2018 (KB)
High Court grants interim injunction re Epping migrant hotel .
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High Court grants interim injunction re Epping migrant hotel .
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August 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Epping Forest District Council v Somani Hotels Ltd [2025] EWHC 2018 (KB)
High Court grants interim injunction re Epping migrant hotel .
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High Court grants interim injunction re Epping migrant hotel .
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R v Monzo Sentencing Remarks
Monzo sentenced for several offences, including murder.
Sentenced to life imprisonment with minimum term of 40 years.
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Monzo sentenced for several offences, including murder.
Sentenced to life imprisonment with minimum term of 40 years.
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June 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
R v Monzo Sentencing Remarks
Monzo sentenced for several offences, including murder.
Sentenced to life imprisonment with minimum term of 40 years.
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Monzo sentenced for several offences, including murder.
Sentenced to life imprisonment with minimum term of 40 years.
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R v Steve Bray
Bray acquitted of offence under Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act.
Bray found to have reasonable excuse. Judge applies arts 10 and 11 of ECHR.
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Bray acquitted of offence under Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act.
Bray found to have reasonable excuse. Judge applies arts 10 and 11 of ECHR.
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April 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
R v Steve Bray
Bray acquitted of offence under Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act.
Bray found to have reasonable excuse. Judge applies arts 10 and 11 of ECHR.
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Bray acquitted of offence under Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act.
Bray found to have reasonable excuse. Judge applies arts 10 and 11 of ECHR.
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Some reasoning as to why the appeal re the Sunflowers soup protesters was dismissed.
Taking into account risk to painting legitimate:
Taking into account risk to painting legitimate:
March 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Some reasoning as to why the appeal re the Sunflowers soup protesters was dismissed.
Taking into account risk to painting legitimate:
Taking into account risk to painting legitimate:
Reasoning behind reducing Hallam's sentence - note fact that deterrent was still legitimate:
March 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Reasoning behind reducing Hallam's sentence - note fact that deterrent was still legitimate:
Important point re Aarhus Convention:
March 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Important point re Aarhus Convention:
R v Hallam and Others [2025] EWCA Crim 199
Appeal by several environmental protesters.
Sentences of 6 appellants (including Hallam) quashed and lower sentences substituted.
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Appeal by several environmental protesters.
Sentences of 6 appellants (including Hallam) quashed and lower sentences substituted.
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March 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
R v Hallam and Others [2025] EWCA Crim 199
Appeal by several environmental protesters.
Sentences of 6 appellants (including Hallam) quashed and lower sentences substituted.
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Appeal by several environmental protesters.
Sentences of 6 appellants (including Hallam) quashed and lower sentences substituted.
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Art 10 finding on merits:
March 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Art 10 finding on merits:
Some relevant facts:
March 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Some relevant facts:
Case of Milashina & Others v Russia (App no. 75000/17)
ECtHR finds that there has been a violation of arts 10 & 8 in respect of the response to journalistic investigations into a violent campaign reportedly run by Chechen authorities against homosexuals.
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ECtHR finds that there has been a violation of arts 10 & 8 in respect of the response to journalistic investigations into a violent campaign reportedly run by Chechen authorities against homosexuals.
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March 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Case of Milashina & Others v Russia (App no. 75000/17)
ECtHR finds that there has been a violation of arts 10 & 8 in respect of the response to journalistic investigations into a violent campaign reportedly run by Chechen authorities against homosexuals.
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ECtHR finds that there has been a violation of arts 10 & 8 in respect of the response to journalistic investigations into a violent campaign reportedly run by Chechen authorities against homosexuals.
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Girginova v Bulgaria (App no 4326/18)
Violation of article 10 where judgment concerning reasons for acquitting former Minister of Internal Affairs was not made available to journalist.
Also violation of article 13.
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Violation of article 10 where judgment concerning reasons for acquitting former Minister of Internal Affairs was not made available to journalist.
Also violation of article 13.
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March 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Girginova v Bulgaria (App no 4326/18)
Violation of article 10 where judgment concerning reasons for acquitting former Minister of Internal Affairs was not made available to journalist.
Also violation of article 13.
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Violation of article 10 where judgment concerning reasons for acquitting former Minister of Internal Affairs was not made available to journalist.
Also violation of article 13.
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R (GB News Ltd) v OFCOM [2025] EWHC 460 (Admin)
GB News challenges OFCOM decision that Jacob Rees-Mogg's broadcasts had breached the Broadcasting Code.
Challenge succeeds.
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GB News challenges OFCOM decision that Jacob Rees-Mogg's broadcasts had breached the Broadcasting Code.
Challenge succeeds.
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February 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
R (GB News Ltd) v OFCOM [2025] EWHC 460 (Admin)
GB News challenges OFCOM decision that Jacob Rees-Mogg's broadcasts had breached the Broadcasting Code.
Challenge succeeds.
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GB News challenges OFCOM decision that Jacob Rees-Mogg's broadcasts had breached the Broadcasting Code.
Challenge succeeds.
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University of Cambridge v Persons Unknown [2025] EWHC 454 (KB)
Court grants interim injunction re Palestine protesters in Cambridge - albeit not on broad terms requested by claimant.
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Court grants interim injunction re Palestine protesters in Cambridge - albeit not on broad terms requested by claimant.
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February 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
University of Cambridge v Persons Unknown [2025] EWHC 454 (KB)
Court grants interim injunction re Palestine protesters in Cambridge - albeit not on broad terms requested by claimant.
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Court grants interim injunction re Palestine protesters in Cambridge - albeit not on broad terms requested by claimant.
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R (Castellucci) v Gender Recognition Panel [2025] EWCA Civ 167
Appeal on whether Gender Recognition Certificate should record "non binary" when appellant has status recognised in another jurisdiction and on Art 14/8 ECHR.
Appeal dismissed.
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Appeal on whether Gender Recognition Certificate should record "non binary" when appellant has status recognised in another jurisdiction and on Art 14/8 ECHR.
Appeal dismissed.
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February 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
R (Castellucci) v Gender Recognition Panel [2025] EWCA Civ 167
Appeal on whether Gender Recognition Certificate should record "non binary" when appellant has status recognised in another jurisdiction and on Art 14/8 ECHR.
Appeal dismissed.
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Appeal on whether Gender Recognition Certificate should record "non binary" when appellant has status recognised in another jurisdiction and on Art 14/8 ECHR.
Appeal dismissed.
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R v Michael Amesbury Sentencing Remarks
MP sentenced to 10 weeks' imprisonment for assault.
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MP sentenced to 10 weeks' imprisonment for assault.
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February 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
R v Michael Amesbury Sentencing Remarks
MP sentenced to 10 weeks' imprisonment for assault.
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MP sentenced to 10 weeks' imprisonment for assault.
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Reasoning in dismissing appeal:
February 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Reasoning in dismissing appeal:
R v Paolo Barone [2025] EWCA Crim 125
Appeal against conviction for voyeurism or "up skirting" offence
Question of “beneath the clothing” &"not otherwise be visible” elements - given photographs of victim taken not from below
Appeal dismissed
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Appeal against conviction for voyeurism or "up skirting" offence
Question of “beneath the clothing” &"not otherwise be visible” elements - given photographs of victim taken not from below
Appeal dismissed
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February 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
R v Paolo Barone [2025] EWCA Crim 125
Appeal against conviction for voyeurism or "up skirting" offence
Question of “beneath the clothing” &"not otherwise be visible” elements - given photographs of victim taken not from below
Appeal dismissed
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Appeal against conviction for voyeurism or "up skirting" offence
Question of “beneath the clothing” &"not otherwise be visible” elements - given photographs of victim taken not from below
Appeal dismissed
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Dr Susan Gilby v Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Finding of constructive dismissal after Gilby was subjected to detriments after whistleblowing
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Finding of constructive dismissal after Gilby was subjected to detriments after whistleblowing
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February 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Dr Susan Gilby v Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Finding of constructive dismissal after Gilby was subjected to detriments after whistleblowing
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Finding of constructive dismissal after Gilby was subjected to detriments after whistleblowing
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R (Higgs) v Farmor’s School [2025] EWCA Civ 109
Higgs was dismissed from her role at a secondary school after posting messages on gender fluidity and gay marriage.
Court of Appeal finds claimant was unlawfully discriminated against
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Higgs was dismissed from her role at a secondary school after posting messages on gender fluidity and gay marriage.
Court of Appeal finds claimant was unlawfully discriminated against
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February 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
R (Higgs) v Farmor’s School [2025] EWCA Civ 109
Higgs was dismissed from her role at a secondary school after posting messages on gender fluidity and gay marriage.
Court of Appeal finds claimant was unlawfully discriminated against
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Higgs was dismissed from her role at a secondary school after posting messages on gender fluidity and gay marriage.
Court of Appeal finds claimant was unlawfully discriminated against
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More on the moths:
February 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
More on the moths:
Patarkatsishvili and another v Woodward-Fisher [2025] EWHC 265 (Ch)
Claim of rescission and damages because of misrepresentation
Bought £32,500,000 house - but claim there was misrepresentation re clothes moths
Claim succeeds
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Claim of rescission and damages because of misrepresentation
Bought £32,500,000 house - but claim there was misrepresentation re clothes moths
Claim succeeds
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February 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Patarkatsishvili and another v Woodward-Fisher [2025] EWHC 265 (Ch)
Claim of rescission and damages because of misrepresentation
Bought £32,500,000 house - but claim there was misrepresentation re clothes moths
Claim succeeds
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Claim of rescission and damages because of misrepresentation
Bought £32,500,000 house - but claim there was misrepresentation re clothes moths
Claim succeeds
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R v Simon Vickers Sentencing Remarks
Vickers sentenced for murder of his daughter, Scarlett.
Sentenced to life imprisonment with minimum term of 15 years.
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Vickers sentenced for murder of his daughter, Scarlett.
Sentenced to life imprisonment with minimum term of 15 years.
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February 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
R v Simon Vickers Sentencing Remarks
Vickers sentenced for murder of his daughter, Scarlett.
Sentenced to life imprisonment with minimum term of 15 years.
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Vickers sentenced for murder of his daughter, Scarlett.
Sentenced to life imprisonment with minimum term of 15 years.
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Re: H (Anonymous Surrogacy) [2025] EWHC 220 (Fam)
Parental order made in favour of Mr and Mrs H in surrogacy case.
Mr H is biological father and surrogate mother cannot be found.
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Parental order made in favour of Mr and Mrs H in surrogacy case.
Mr H is biological father and surrogate mother cannot be found.
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February 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Re: H (Anonymous Surrogacy) [2025] EWHC 220 (Fam)
Parental order made in favour of Mr and Mrs H in surrogacy case.
Mr H is biological father and surrogate mother cannot be found.
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Parental order made in favour of Mr and Mrs H in surrogacy case.
Mr H is biological father and surrogate mother cannot be found.
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Important analysis re Convention rights of section 7:
February 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Important analysis re Convention rights of section 7:
R v Chiara Sarti, Daniel Hall, Phoebe Plummer [2025] EWCA Crim 61
Appeal against convictions under s7 of the Public Order Act 2023 by Just Stop Oil protesters.
Appeal dismissed.
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Appeal against convictions under s7 of the Public Order Act 2023 by Just Stop Oil protesters.
Appeal dismissed.
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February 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
R v Chiara Sarti, Daniel Hall, Phoebe Plummer [2025] EWCA Crim 61
Appeal against convictions under s7 of the Public Order Act 2023 by Just Stop Oil protesters.
Appeal dismissed.
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Appeal against convictions under s7 of the Public Order Act 2023 by Just Stop Oil protesters.
Appeal dismissed.
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