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Can positive human rights make buildings safe after Grenfell? By Professor Susan Bright & Dr Douglas Maxwell

The Sentencing Council has issued two guidelines that come into force this week (as of 1 October) in all courts across England and Wales.

The rape pornography law, introduced in 2015, has had little impact, with very few charges or prosecutions, according to a study by Durham University.

Potential for private prosecution to be brought against PM

Justice campaigners in Hong Kong are appealing for assistance from UK lawyers with experience of private prosecutions

In examining the work of the CCRC, it’s about time attention turned to the Court of Appeal’s role in miscarriage of justice cases, says Jon Robins

The Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme is being extended to a further 14 offences including stalking, harassment, child sexual abuse and other sex offences, the Ministry of Justice confirmed this week.

Judges should consider a child’s rights of ‘central concern’ when sentencing their mother to prison, MPs and Peers have said.

More support should be given to vulnerable claimants and defendants, the Civil Justice Council (CJC) said in a consultation report last week, ‘Vulnerable witnesses and parties within civil proceedings’.

MPs face ‘unprecedented threats’, with many reporting persistent online abuse, according to a ‘snapshot’ report last week by the Institute for Government thinktank.

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EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

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NLJ this week: A cautionary tale of bankruptcy and digital promises

A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications

NLJ this week: Trade mark reality check for expanding brands

A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law

NLJ this week: Relocation battles demand more than good intentions

Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile

NLJ this week: Domestic abuse reform faces its hardest test

The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain

NLJ this week: Open justice push brings experts into the spotlight

A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy

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Criminal

MOVERS & SHAKERS

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke