Neil Parpworth
Lecturer in law
Neil Parpworth, Leicester De Montfort Law School (njp@dmu.ac.uk). Newlawjournal.co.uk
Lecturer in law
Neil Parpworth, Leicester De Montfort Law School (njp@dmu.ac.uk). Newlawjournal.co.uk
Neil Parpworth makes the case for ending this constitutional anomaly, and replacing it with a simple statutory mechanism
Neil Parpworth traces the history of the constitutional & controversial device that enables MPs to resign
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
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Withers—Sophie Barrett-Brown
Withers drives further growth in its UK immigration team with new partner Sophie Barrett-Brown
Venus Legal—Esther Amoako
Venus Legal invests in next generation of legal talent as specialist litigation practice grows
Fisher Phillips—Catrina Smith
Fisher Phillips continues momentum in London with arrival of Catrina Smith
NEWS
Restrictions on workplace non-disclosure agreements could make settlements slower, more complex and more expensive when reforms expected in 2027 take effect
Private prosecutors face closer scrutiny under Crown Prosecution Service guidance designed to strengthen accountability and consistency when intervention is requested
Foreign states cannot necessarily claim immunity for cyber operations launched abroad against computers in Britain, following a divided Supreme Court ruling
Defendants who make unsupported complaints about their lawyers risk losing legal aid while confiscation proceedings continue without representation
Lawyers advising Russian clients face different sanctions restrictions across the UK, EU and US, despite their shared objective of increasing pressure on Russia
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