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Warning illegal immigrants could remain in the UK indefinitely under weaker punishments plan that risks 'blowing hole' in border controls
1 day, 21 hours ago

Warning illegal immigrants could remain in the UK indefinitely under weaker punishments plan that risks 'blowing hole' in border controls

Daily Mail  

New guidelines for judges which propose watering down punishments for illegal immigration offences risk ‘blowing a hole’ in Britain’s border controls, the Conservatives have warned. ‘The Justice Secretary has chosen to be powerless to stop madness like this and the two-tier sentencing rules.’ An analysis of the Council’s draft guidelines, carried out by the Conservatives, showed the offence of knowingly …

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Council tax to DOUBLE on second homes in 200 areas from April
3 days, 23 hours ago

Council tax to DOUBLE on second homes in 200 areas from April

Daily Mail  

Three quarters of local authorities in England and Wales are set to introduce a 100 per cent council tax premium on second homes from 1 April. From 1 April, 75% on councils could start charging double council tax on second homes What will the changes mean? 'The government has opened the door for local authorities in England to charge double …

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SC Dismisses Bar Council's Petition on Convicts Attending LLB Classes
6 days, 11 hours ago

SC Dismisses Bar Council's Petition on Convicts Attending LLB Classes

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition by the Bar Council of India, which had challenged a Kerala High Court order permitting two murder convicts to pursue LLB classes virtually. The case stemmed from a Kerala High Court ruling on November 23, 2023, that allowed the two convicted men to attend LLB classes online, despite their conviction. While the …

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Child welfare council’s Kilikoottam summer camp from April 3
1 week, 1 day ago

Child welfare council’s Kilikoottam summer camp from April 3

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Council for Child Welfare’s Kilikoottam summer camp is back this summer too. The camp will be held at Government Model Lower Primary School, Thycaud, from April 3 to May 25 to make the summer holidays a fun and engaging experience for children. The two-month camp, with the theme of a love-filled and friendly childhood, will promote students’ …

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Most households in England face a THIRD YEAR of maximum council tax hikes and some will see an eye-watering 10 per cent rise... so how much is your bill going up by?
1 week, 4 days ago

Most households in England face a THIRD YEAR of maximum council tax hikes and some will see an eye-watering 10 per cent rise... so how much is your bill going up by?

Daily Mail  

Most households in England are facing a third year of maximum council tax hikes from next month - while some are set to be hit by an extraordinary 10 per cent rise. Six councils in acute financial stress were granted permission by the Government to increase council tax beyond the established annual 4.99 per cent cap in April. Wandsworth in …

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Illegality In Recognizing Colleges: MP High Court Asks Police To Collect CCTV Footage Near Nursing Council's Office To Check Its Activities
1 week, 4 days ago

Illegality In Recognizing Colleges: MP High Court Asks Police To Collect CCTV Footage Near Nursing Council's Office To Check Its Activities

Live Law  

While hearing a PIL claiming irregularities in granting recognition to nursing colleges, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Additional Commissioner of Police, Bhopal to collect the CCTV footage of cameras installed in proximity of Madhya Pradesh Nursing Registration Council's Office. A division bench of Justice Sanjay Dwivedi and Justice Achal Kumar Paliwal observed, “Since as per the report …

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Withdrawal Of MSMED Council Application Does Not Preclude Arbitration U/S 11, Even Without Council's Response: Delhi High Court
1 week, 5 days ago

Withdrawal Of MSMED Council Application Does Not Preclude Arbitration U/S 11, Even Without Council's Response: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad held that withdrawal of an application before the MSMED Council does not bar a party from seeking the appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, even in the absence of any corresponding response from the MSMED Council. Observations by the High Court: The High …

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South-west Queensland councils take on major insurers as flood cover triples
2 weeks ago

South-west Queensland councils take on major insurers as flood cover triples

ABC  

As Queenslanders in the south-east grapple with the damage bill from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, in a quiet, far-flung corner in the state's west a different insurance battle is brewing. "If I pay my insurance premiums I can't afford to pay my house payments," Charleville resident Sonya Johnstone said. " "There's a significant amount of elderly people in Charleville that don't …

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Haryana civic bodies poll results today
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Haryana civic bodies poll results today

Hindustan Times  

Haryana State Election Commissioner Dhanpat Singh announced that the counting of votes for municipal elections will begin at 8 am on Wednesday, with results declared the same day. Voting took place on March 2 for mayor/president and ward members across municipal corporations, councils, and municipalities. Among them, Kuldeep Singh, Vikas Yadav, Sankalp Bhandari and Sanjeev Kumar Mehta, and Bhavna secured …

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Advocates Act | BCI Cannot Entertain Appeal Against Order Of State Bar Council's Disciplinary Committee When Probe Is Pending: Punjab & Haryana HC
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Advocates Act | BCI Cannot Entertain Appeal Against Order Of State Bar Council's Disciplinary Committee When Probe Is Pending: Punjab & Haryana HC

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that Bar Council Of India cannot entertain appeal from interim order of the State Bar Council's disciplinary committee when the probe is pending and no punishment is imposed. Perusing Section 37 of the Advocate's Act, the Court noted that any person aggrieved by an order of the Disciplinary Committee of …

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Council's £16million bridge 'to nowhere' is blasted by locals as quagmires at both ends mean users need wellies and waders to cross
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Council's £16million bridge 'to nowhere' is blasted by locals as quagmires at both ends mean users need wellies and waders to cross

Daily Mail  

Angry residents have blasted their council for wasting £16million on a bridge for walkers and cyclists that 'leads to nowhere'. Worcestershire County Council hoped the bridge would reduce road traffic and help students cycle to lectures at the city's university. : Angry residents have blasted their council for wasting £16million on a bridge for walkers and cyclists that 'leads to …

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Letters to the Editor: Readers argue in favor and against L.A. City Council’s decision not to reinstate fire chief
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Letters to the Editor: Readers argue in favor and against L.A. City Council’s decision not to reinstate fire chief

LA Times  

Former L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is shown in 2022, the year she was promoted to lead the department. To the editor: While the fires were still burning and people needed updates and information, Crowley decided to use her time at the mic to blame and shame the mayor rather than use that valuable time for more actual fire news. …

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The contentious amendments to the Advocates Act and their implications
1 month ago

The contentious amendments to the Advocates Act and their implications

The Hindu  

On February 22, 2025, the Centre withdrew the contentious Advocates Bill, 2025, stating that a revised version incorporating public feedback would be introduced. The government’s decision to retract the Bill followed a letter from the Bar Council of India to Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, underscoring that the proposed amendments threatened the “autonomy and independence of the bar.” Objective …

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India calls for transparency in UNSC terror blacklist process, slams secrecy as ‘disguised veto’
1 month ago

India calls for transparency in UNSC terror blacklist process, slams secrecy as ‘disguised veto’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Highlighting the need for greater transparency in the operations of the UN Security Council's subsidiary bodies, India said that the reasons for rejecting or delaying requests to blacklist terrorist organisations are not disclosed publicly and remain confined to a select group of individuals, describing it as a “disguised veto.” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, speaking …

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Councils set to be given power to introduce cruise ship levies
1 month ago

Councils set to be given power to introduce cruise ship levies

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Councils could be given the power to introduce a levy on cruise ships under plans being …

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Queensland council cracks down on rough sleeping
1 month ago

Queensland council cracks down on rough sleeping

ABC  

Andy Park: The Queensland Council has launched a controversial crackdown on rough sleeping, declaring camping in its public parks an illegal activity. The City of Moreton Bay says the move will address problems with public drug and alcohol use and help people experiencing homelessness to find long-term support. Rachel Mealey: Many of Beau Heywood's clients live in public spaces along …

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Victorian housing targets reduced in some Melbourne suburbs under government's final plan
1 month ago

Victorian housing targets reduced in some Melbourne suburbs under government's final plan

ABC  

The Victorian government's targets to tackle the housing crisis have been slashed for some Melbourne suburbs, with the requirement for new builds in one council area almost halved. The Nillumbik local government area, in Melbourne's north-east, has had its target almost halved, from 12,000 new homes when the draft was released, to 6,500 in the finalised plan. The final housing …

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Parking fines set to increase across London by £30 after councils say they aren’t a deterrent anymore
1 month ago

Parking fines set to increase across London by £30 after councils say they aren’t a deterrent anymore

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The proposal comes after a review dating back to 2023 by London Councils, an organisation representing London's 32 borough councils, …

London Transport Penalty Proposal Parking Charges Councils
'Undermines Autonomy & Independence Of Bar' : Bar Council Of India Objects To Draft Advocates Amendment Bill
1 month, 1 week ago

'Undermines Autonomy & Independence Of Bar' : Bar Council Of India Objects To Draft Advocates Amendment Bill

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India today filed objections to the Draft Advocates Bill, 2025, which was made public on February 13 for inviting comments. 6 Definition of "Legal Practitioner" - An Arbitrary Change The Bar Council of India had proposed a clear and comprehensive definition of "Legal Practitioner" under Section 2 to ensure that individuals and entities practicing law in …

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Undermines Autonomy & Independence Of Bar: BCI Raises Objections To Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Undermines Autonomy & Independence Of Bar: BCI Raises Objections To Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has made a representation to the Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal concerning the proposed Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025, raising concerns that the draft bill would have serious implications for the legal profession. The representation states that it is 'shocking' that several material changes are made in the draft bill which would undermine the …

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Undermines Autonomy & Independence Of Bar: BCI Raises Objections To Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Undermines Autonomy & Independence Of Bar: BCI Raises Objections To Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has made a representation to the Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal concerning the proposed Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025, raising concerns that the draft bill would have serious implications for the legal profession. The representation states that it is 'shocking' that several material changes are made in the draft bill which would undermine the …

Law Autonomy Legal States Bar Bill Draft
Could you be fined £1,000 by the council for using a neighbour's bin?
1 month, 1 week ago

Could you be fined £1,000 by the council for using a neighbour's bin?

Daily Mail  

Britons are being warned to think twice before chucking rubbish in a neighbour's bin after growing numbers of people are thought to be 'bin stuffing.' Dropping rubbish in a neighbour's bin is a form of anti-social behaviour, according to experts at waste collection service, Business Waste. It says that although it might seem innocent or trivial to some, using a …

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Councils slam housing minister over refugee waiting list plan
1 month, 1 week ago

Councils slam housing minister over refugee waiting list plan

Dutch News  

Amsterdam, Delft, The Hague, Eindhoven, Utrecht and Maastricht are among the Dutch local authorities which have said they are shocked by government plans to stop them prioritising refugees when it comes to housing. The Dutch local authorities association VNG has already warned the cabinet that by not giving refugees priority, the backlog of people living in temporary accommodation will continue …

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Councils to be stopped from prioritising refugees for housing
1 month, 1 week ago

Councils to be stopped from prioritising refugees for housing

Dutch News  

Housing minister Mona Keijzer has drawn up legislation which will stop local councils from giving refugees with residence permits priority for rental housing, the Telegraaf reported on Monday. Housing corporation association Aedes also warned MPs last week that not allowing refugees to jump the queue and live in proper housing will make it harder for them to integrate and contribute …

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