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11/03/24
An Albanian armed robber has successfully appealed to remain in the UK despite discrepancies in his citizenship application. Arsimi Murati, aged 46, managed to overturn the Home Secretary's attempt to revoke his citizenship, despite misrepresenting his nationality as Kosovan and failing to disclose his conviction for armed robbery in Albania.
The upper tribunal immigration judge ruled in Murati's favor, stating that the Home Secretary couldn't substantiate Murati's awareness of his conviction during his application process, particularly since he was tried in absentia. Additionally, Murati cited his rights to family life under the European Convention of Human Rights as grounds for appeal, further solidifying his case.
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13/02/24
India's ruling nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has recently passed a significant legislation as part of the state's Uniform Civil Code (UCC), targeting what it terms "live-in" relationships. Approved by local representatives on Tuesday, this law, firmly rooted in the Indian Constitution, aims to put an end to religious interpretations governing various aspects of personal law, such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.
Under this new law, failure to declare a live-in relationship could result in a potential fine, equivalent to about £240, and could even lead to jail time. Since gaining independence in 1947, India has allowed Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and other minority groups to adhere to their respective personal laws and customs, with the option of following a secular code for matters such as marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance.
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10/01/24
Prosecutors have decided to withdraw charges against a woman who was accused of conducting an illicit abortion at home during a lockdown, concluding a three-year investigation. Bethany Cox, 22, had vehemently denied allegations of intentionally taking a drug on July 6, 2020, with the purpose of ending the life of a viable unborn child, knowing it would result in pregnancy termination. Additionally, she faced charges of administering a poison with the intent to induce a miscarriage as the initial coronavirus lockdown concluded.
Scheduled to stand trial the following week, Cox saw the case take an unexpected turn as prosecutor Jolyon Perks formally presented no evidence in court due to "evidential difficulties" in challenging her defense statement. Perks explained to Teesside Crown Court, "The Crown reached the conclusion that crucial evidence to counter the defense's case was lacking, rendering a conviction no longer realistically possible."
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08/12/23
Royal Mail faced a surge in customer complaints, leading to a compensation payout of £26 million last year. The compensation, triggered by issues such as loss, damage, or delays in letters and parcels, witnessed a notable increase of 46% compared to the previous year.
Ofcom's data revealed a 37% rise in the total number of complaints resulting in compensation, reaching almost 1 million cases. The average compensation amount also saw a rise of £1.76, reaching £26.93.
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