Neil Parpworth considers the decision to ban the Al Quds march & associated counter-protests
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 received royal assent earlier in the spring, bringing to an end centuries of tradition, writes Neil Parpworth
Should police personnel disclose membership of the Freemasons? Neil Parpworth explores a telling case
Cheating in driving tests is gathering speed, & the road frequently ends in custody, writes Neil Parpworth
Are chief constables vicariously liable for the actions of their officers & staff? Neil Parpworth examines the case law
Neil Parpworth crunches the 2024–25 numbers on police use of stop & search powers
Neil Parpworth considers when the court may consider it appropriate to limit the application of the principle of open justice
Neil Parpworth considers whether electing a new party leader is a public law function for the purposes of the Human Rights Act 1998?
MOVERS & SHAKERS
mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams
Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office
Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe
Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team
Brabners—six promotions
Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions
NEWS
Bill disputes between solicitors and clients should be dealt with by an online portal rather than sent to the Legal Ombudsman (LeO), the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) has argued
MPs have warned of an ‘unacceptably high risk of miscarriages of justice’ due to a lack of legal aid and increasing levels of self-representation
The government is considering restricting judicial review challenges against housing schemes, motorways and other major planning applications
Damages-based agreements (DBAs), also known as contingency fees, could be allowed for opt-out collective actions in the Competition Appeal Tribunal
Couples could legally marry almost anywhere, from canal boats to cruise ships at sea, under proposals launched last week
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