The question of whether Michaela Community School, a secular secondary free school in Wembley, west London, run by headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh, could lawfully prohibit pupils from performing prayer rituals on its premises recently came before the High Court. In this week’s NLJ, writer Nicholas Dobson looks at the legal issues and principles involved
Small claims cases in the county courts are taking more than a year (54 weeks on average) to go to trial—an increase of 30 weeks since 2010
Controversial ‘enhanced’ searches at Stratford Magistrates’ Court have been dropped, following complaints about heavy-handed security
Insurers have lost a claim for priority over uninsured losses where money has been recovered, in a shipping case
National real estate team bolstered by partner hire in Manchester
Partner appointed head of family team
Firm strengthens agriculture and rural affairs team with partner return