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Administrative Court appeal dismissed against a teacher prohibition order, with the court upholding hearsay-based findings, dishonesty, and a two-year review period.
The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the child X's core testimony regarding sexual abuse by the father was consistent, plausible, and not undermined by inconsistencies or evidence of malicious motivation. The mother was not motivated to fabricate allegations, and the father's testimony was not truthful on key points. The allegation of sexual abuse was found to be true on at least one occasion.
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Shiel, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 386 (27 March 2026)
The Court of Appeal upheld Michael Shiel’s conviction for unlawful wounding, holding that the complainant’s initial statements were properly admitted as res gestae despite a lie about her baby.
Baroness Lawrence & Ors v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2026] EWHC 556 (KB) (12 March 2026)
The High Court refused permission for late hearsay materials from Gavin Burrows, but allowed a tightly controlled examination-in-chief of him as a witness.
Cheshire East Council v The Father & Anor [2026] EWFC 49 (B) (02 February 2026)
The court found that K’s father had perpetrated physical and emotional abuse. A care order was made, with K to remain in residential care and receive therapeutic assessment.
Medway Council v M & Ors [2026] EWFC 39 (B) (30 January 2026)
Fact-finding judgment in care proceedings concerning four children. The court found neglect, poor home conditions, excessive chores, and some physical harm.
High Court appeal by a nurse against NMC findings on misconduct. The court upheld findings on charges 2 and 4(b), allowed the appeal on charges 5(c) and 7, and set aside sanction.
The restraining order was made in circumstances that were procedurally unfair because the Appellant was not given proper notice of the evidence relied upon, was not given an opportunity to challenge the evidence or cross-examine the complainant, and the requirements of the Criminal Procedure Rules regarding hearsay and supporting evidence were not followed. As a result, the order must be quashed.
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The Court of Appeal refused renewed leave to appeal against a murder conviction, holding that rulings on hostile witnesses and hearsay were within the trial judge’s discretion.
Younis, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1632 (15 December 2025)
The Court of Appeal refused Faheem Younis’s renewed application for leave to appeal against his murder conviction, finding no error in rulings on hostile witnesses and hearsay.
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