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Starmer ‘deeply saddened’ by death of UK-linked hostage after body returned

The body of Oded Lifshitz was confirmed as one of the four returned to Israel by Hamas on Thursday,

Evening Standard

Family of UK-linked hostage confirm ‘bitter news’ of Hamas returning his body

The body of 84-year-old Oded Lifshitz was identified as one of the four returned by Hamas on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Body of UK-linked hostage believed to be among those returned by Hamas

The body of Oded Lifshitz, 84, is thought to be one of the four returned by Hamas on Thursday

Evening Standard

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‘Real chance’ hostages being freed by Hamas could be hurt or killed, lawyers say

It comes after chaotic scenes at a hostage handover on Thursday.

The Independent UK

UK ministers’ efforts to revive Rwanda policy likely to fail, lawyers say

Government accused of ‘magical thinking’ and ignoring facts on the ground that led to supreme court judgment

The Guardian - UK

Israel-Hamas war: what are the laws about protest in England and Wales?

Many protesters are unsure whether they can carry or wear symbols such as a Palestinian flag or join in chants

The Guardian - UK

Police in England and Wales could be given ‘near total discretion’ over protests

Secondary legislation in parliament this week will lower the threshold for serious disruption, says barrister Adam Wagner

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Not for the first time, Sunak has been hung out to dry by Johnson – how much more can he take?

By giving his WhatsApps to the Covid inquiry, the former PM has revealed Sunak’s reticence for what it really is, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

Adam Tolley: lawyer who investigated Raab is seen as safe pair of hands

Lack of public profile may have appealed to Rishi Sunak when picking him to lead bullying inquiry

The Guardian - UK

Gibraltar’s chief minister threatens top rights lawyers with defamation

Lawyers call for apology and withdrawal of threats made during inquiry into alleged government corruption

The Guardian - UK

The worrying rise of the F-word (fascism) - could it ever happen in the UK?

From France and Italy to Sweden, more and more far right parties are seemingly coming out of nowhere and finding support and success. Could it ever happen in the UK? Samuel Fishwick investigates

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson’s Covid laws took away our rights with flick of a pen. Don’t let that happen again

Ministers ruled by decree for more than two years. That’s not true democracy and it remains a risk, says barrister Adam Wagner

The Guardian - UK

Barrister fined £500 over abusive Tweets aimed at his Chambers colleague

A barrister has been fined £500 over abusive tweets from an anonymous Twitter account which were directed at a colleague in his chambers.

Evening Standard

Rwanda flight: ECHR asylum seekers decision meaning - and what happens next

Priti Patel is giving a statement to Parliament on the Rwanda flight after the European Court of Human Rights grounded a plane carrying asylum seekers. We explain what's going on, the ECHR and what's next

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Don’t condemn just our lying PM: save some anger for the cowards who enabled him

While much of Britain is outraged, Tories are praising Boris Johnson’s powers of survival. They too are beyond shame, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson and Partygate: how did PM get only one fine?

Experts say it defies logic but Johnson attended gatherings deemed to have breached the rules without himself being fined

Daily Mirror

Partygate fines: What happens now for Boris Johnson after 'murky' police announcement

Boris Johnson has avoided more Downing Street party fines despite penalties being issued for between four and six Partygate events he attended. So how can this be, and what happens now? Here's what you need to know

The Independent UK

Partygate: Legal expert questions ‘odd’ fines for junior No 10 staff while PM escapes

Staff entitled to feel ‘pretty peeved’ at inconsistency, says Adam Wagner

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Leaked Beergate memo could clear Starmer, lawyer believes

Adam Wagner, a barrister specialising in lockdown rules, says document shows purpose of meal was political, not social

The Guardian - UK

‘He is Mr Rules’: Labour denies leak shows Starmer broke lockdown laws

Tories claim document published in Mail on Sunday proves Labour leader is guilty of ‘rank double standards’

Daily Mirror

Sir Keir Starmer 'confident' lockdown curry and beer gathering didn't breach Covid rules

Durham Constabulary is investigating claims an evening event attended by the Labour leader last year might have broken the social distancing regulations in force at the time

Wales Online

Sir Keir Starmer denies ‘beer and curry’ gathering broke Covid law as police launch probe

Police to investigate after receiving 'significant new information' and despite earlier saying they did not believe an offence had been committed

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer denies Covid law breach as police probe ‘curry and beer’ gathering

A legal expert said the event appeared justified under the UK Government guidelines in place at the time.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer’s office beer: what we know as investigation announced

Durham police are looking into claims the Labour leader may have broken lockdown rules last year

The Guardian - UK

Q&A: key questions facing Keir Starmer over office beer during lockdown

Labour leader continues to be asked about claims he broke Covid rules, but legal and police consensus is he did not

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