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Court clears way for the Slab' office block to be built on South Bank

The Slab office building project on London's South Bank will proceed after a high court ruling upheld planning approval, despite significant public opposition.

Sara Sharif: Why the judges from cases before schoolgirl's murder won't be named

Mr. Justice Williams ruled there is no individual culpability among professionals involved in Sara Sharif's court proceedings, focusing accountability on systemic failures instead.

High Court judge rules in favour of LTN removal in Tower Hamlets

The High Court ruled the removal of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods lawful, reinforcing local council decisions in London.
This ruling may set a precedent affecting transport strategy across London boroughs.

High Court upholds water neutrality ruling in landmark decision

Water neutrality aims to balance new development water use with existing levels, protecting ecosystems and resources.

Former INM chair Leslie Buckley passed inside information to Denis O'Brien, but did not breach law, High Court inspectors' report shows

The High Court permitted the publication of a report investigating claims of improper conduct by Leslie Buckley to benefit Mr O'Brien at INM.
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Joey Barton calling Jeremy Vine bike n***e' had defamatory meaning, judge rules

Joey Barton's social media posts calling Jeremy Vine defamatory according to High Court ruling.

Joey Barton to pay Jeremy Vine 75,000 over defamatory posts

Joey Barton apologized and agreed to pay Jeremy Vine £75,000 for defamatory comments on social media.

Joey Barton calling Jeremy Vine bike n***e' had defamatory meaning, judge rules

Joey Barton's social media posts calling Jeremy Vine defamatory according to High Court ruling.

Joey Barton to pay Jeremy Vine 75,000 over defamatory posts

Joey Barton apologized and agreed to pay Jeremy Vine £75,000 for defamatory comments on social media.
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Nigerian asylum-seekers face being deported back home due to migrant row with UK, Helen McEntee tells Cabinet

High Court ruling may result in international applicants from the UK being sent back to their country of origin.
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Is Namibia's historic ruling a turning point for LGBTQ+ rights in Africa?

Colonial-era anti-sodomy laws in Namibia targeting gay men declared unconstitutional by the High Court.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines court rules to uphold ban on gay sex

Gay sex remains illegal in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines after the High Court upheld the country's archaic laws criminalizing same-sex relations.
The court ruling stated that the laws were 'reasonably required' and the 'least drastic means' to reduce HIV cases in the country.

Dominican High Court overturns law criminalising same-sex relations

Dominica's High Court overturned the ban on consensual same-sex activity, citing unconstitutionality.

Is Namibia's historic ruling a turning point for LGBTQ+ rights in Africa?

Colonial-era anti-sodomy laws in Namibia targeting gay men declared unconstitutional by the High Court.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines court rules to uphold ban on gay sex

Gay sex remains illegal in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines after the High Court upheld the country's archaic laws criminalizing same-sex relations.
The court ruling stated that the laws were 'reasonably required' and the 'least drastic means' to reduce HIV cases in the country.

Dominican High Court overturns law criminalising same-sex relations

Dominica's High Court overturned the ban on consensual same-sex activity, citing unconstitutionality.
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Top London school's ban on prayer rituals not unlawful, high court rules

A high court judge ruled that the ban on prayer rituals at Michaela Community School in England was not unlawful.

Muslim student loses bid to overturn prayer ban at Britain's strictest school'

High Court upholds Michaela Community School's ban on prayer rituals, reinforcing the school's right to enforce its policies.

Assange Extradition On Hold Until U.S. Gives More Assurances

The High Court ruled Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the US immediately, pending assurances on his treatment and rights.
The court granted the US three weeks to provide assurances on Assange's First Amendment rights and protection from the death penalty.

London mayoral election: Candidate loses bid to have Covid lockdown conviction quashed

Andreas Michli prosecuted for lockdown gathering
High Court rules prosecution was brought in time

The numbers behind the Post Office scandal

The Post Office scandal, involving faulty accounting software called Horizon, has been described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in UK history.
More than 20 years later, many victims of the scandal are still waiting for justice and compensation despite a landmark high court ruling in 2019.

Prince Harry's lawyer condemns phone hacking cover-ups' from Mirror publisher

Prince Harry has been awarded £140,600 after winning a phone hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN).
The High Court judge ruled that there was extensive phone hacking at MGN titles between 2006 and 2011.
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