Planning and employment law reform took top billing in the King’s Speech, among an ambitious agenda of more than 35 bills
Three forms of contempt of court would be created under reforms proposed by the Law Commission
Lord Justice Holroyde lamented the lack of progress on the backlog of cases, in the annual review of the Court of Appeal, Criminal Division, published last week
Raw sewage pollution in our rivers and seas has rightly caused outrage across the country. Labour’s plans to fix this include tough new powers to make law-breaking water bosses face criminal charges—but how will this work exactly?
The conviction of Michael Stone for the brutal murder of Dr Lin Russell and her daughter Megan is the subject of analysis by David Wolchover, Ridgeway Chambers, in this week’s NLJ
Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London
Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds
Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment