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Those standing outside the immediate circle would do well to reflect before questioning the motives of the individuals & institutions involved in the Charlie Gard case, says David Locke

Peers have warned of an ‘unacceptable risk’ to the UK if the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) is not immediately replaced post-Brexit. 

Recent changes to the Ministerial Code, which could undermine the UK’s commitment to the rule of law, may be subject to judicial review, as Daniel Carey explains. Interview by Jenny Rayner

Chris Syder & Eva Camus-Smith follow the fight against Modern Slavery

Ibrahim and others v United Kingdom (App. Nos. 50541/08, 50571/08, 50573/08 and 40351/09) [2016] All ER (D) 57 (Sep)

Jon Robins reviews the Lord Chancellor’s first outing before the House of Commons’ Justice Committee

Philip Evans QC & Tom Coke-Smyth discuss the importance of applying the rule of law to the military

Neil Parpworth takes stock of where we are at in relation to human rights reform

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gardner Leader—Charlotte Botham & Belinda Sinnott

Gardner Leader—Charlotte Botham & Belinda Sinnott

Law firm strengthens real estate team with two new partners

DR Solicitors—Sarah Cook

DR Solicitors—Sarah Cook

DR Solicitors strengthens primary care expertise with appointment of legal director

Womble Bond Dickinson—David Varney

Womble Bond Dickinson—David Varney

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints David Varney to strengthen digital practice

NEWS
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
Four recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decisions have clarified important employment law principles on dismissal, bonuses, trade union activity and tribunal procedure
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
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