Triazolinedione Adduct Patent

The European Patent Office published patent application EP3808750A1 for Tokuyama Corporation and JEOL Ltd., covering triazolinedione adducts, methods for producing triazolinedione adducts, methods for producing ene compounds, and methods for analyzing ene compounds. The patent was published March 25, 2026, with inventors SEKI Masahiko, FUKUZAWA Seketsu, and TAKIWAKI Masaki.

Triazolidinedione production method, Tokuyama Corporation, Mar 25

Triazolidinedione production method, Tokuyama Corporation, Mar 25

Sterimar Dolphin Plush Toy recall, choking hazard warning

MCCAA issued a safety warning for Sterimar Dolphin Plush Toys distributed through pharmacies in Malta and Gozo. The toy's eye components may detach, posing a choking hazard for infants and young children. Distribution has been halted and pharmacies notified; consumers are urged to immediately stop using and safely dispose of the product.

Van Buuren v Cambridgeshire Constabulary - Civil Appeal

The England and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil Division) issued judgment in Van Buuren v Cambridgeshire Constabulary & Ors [2026] EWCA Civ 391 on 31 March 2026. The case concerns a 2013 bicycle accident in Cambridgeshire where the claimant suffered serious injuries requiring splenectomy. The appeal involved issues of witness evidence, police investigation findings, and potential IOPC oversight regarding police conduct and disclosure obligations.

Metcalf v R - Criminal Appeal Against Rape and False Imprisonment Convictions

The England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) dismissed the appeal of Lee Metcalf against his conviction for rape and false imprisonment at Newcastle Upon Tyne Crown Court. The appellant received an extended determinate sentence of 9 years custody plus 4 years extended licence under section 279 Sentencing Act 2020. The offences occurred in November/December 2020 against a victim aged 16.

R v Ives - Murder and Child Cruelty

The England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) issued judgment in R v Ives [2026] EWCA Crim 417, a reference by the Attorney General under s.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988 concerning sentencing of defendants Michael Ives, Kerry Ives, and Shannon Ives for murder and child cruelty. Michael and Kerry Ives received life imprisonment with minimum terms of 21+ years for the murder of a 2-year-old child.

R v Pottinger - Criminal Appeal (Wounding with Intent, Firearms Offences)

The England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) dismissed an appeal by Marcus Pottinger against his conviction for wounding with intent contrary to section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. The conviction arose from a gang-related shooting at Oval Space nightclub in Hackney in August 2022, where victim Brandon Malutshi was shot twice in the thighs by Chris Kaba. Pottinger was convicted on counts 2 and 4; acquitted on counts involving attempted murder and other firearms charges.

R v Brooks - Rape Conviction Appeal

The England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) heard an appeal by Shane Ryan Brooks against his conviction and sentence for two counts of rape. The appellant was convicted on 2 April 2025 and sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment (9 years on count 1 plus 3 years consecutive on count 2). The court considered the appeal against conviction (granted leave by single judge) and referred sentence appeal to full court. The case arose from offences against two minors (C1 aged 16 and C2 aged 14) in January 2021.

R v Johnston - Sentencing Appeal (Indecent Photographs)

The Court of Appeal Criminal Division granted leave to appeal in R v Johnston, considering whether a 78-year-old defendant should have been sentenced for producing rather than possessing indecent photographs of a child. The case arose from offences under the Protection of Children Act 1978, where the prosecution could not prove photographs were taken after the Act came into force in August 1978. The full court will determine the correct sentencing approach for this historical sexual offending case.

R v Mallinson - Sentencing Appeal

The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) dismissed appeals by Daniel Mallinson and Andrew Brown against their sentences of 2 years' imprisonment for conspiracy to steal asphalt from Hanson Aggregates and transferring criminal property under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The appellants had pleaded guilty on 29 July 2024 and were sentenced on 14 November 2025 at Leeds Crown Court.