Neil Parpworth believes maiden speeches in the House of Commons in their current form are an extravagance which ought to come to an end
Neil Parpworth discusses tick-boxes, the census & the separation of powers
The ‘Autumn Uprising’: a public assembly or assemblies? Neil Parpworth investigates
Neil Parpworth considers the current arguments and sensitivities surrounding the use of stop and search
Royal births & royal marriages: legislation & tradition reign supreme, says Neil Parpworth
Are we in constitutional chaos pending Brexit negotiations? Neil Parpworth consults The Cabinet Manual for advice
Neil Parpworth considers the constitutional implications of the usage of the powers contained within the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011
MPs must exercise caution when lobbying in regard to quasi-judicial functions, says Neil Parpworth
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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