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Nicholas Dobson examines a recent case where a valued community resource was earmarked for housing

Judicial review claims rose 42% to 1,300 claims in the second quarter, their highest level since 2015, according to the latest Ministry of Justice statistics, published last week

The government is considering restricting judicial review challenges against housing schemes, motorways and other major planning applications

Artificial intelligence, proportionality & purpose are under the spotlight in the latest round-up by the team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Artificial intelligence, proportionality and public decision-making are under increasing judicial scrutiny, according to the latest public law round-up from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Judicial reviews and sentencing in terror, espionage and extradition cases could be televised by the end of this year, the Lord Chancellor, David Lammy has said

Claims against public sector bodies jumped in 2025, bucking an 11-year downward trend, research has shown

Nicholas Dobson examines the vindication of two officers who took action against the Police Federation

Should police personnel disclose membership of the Freemasons? Neil Parpworth explores a telling case

A legal challenge to police disclosure rules has failed, reinforcing a push for transparency in policing. In NLJ this week, Neil Parpworth examines a case where the Metropolitan Police required officers to declare membership of groups like the Freemasons

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NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya

From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off

Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn

Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries

Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble

Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments

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NLJ this week: Silence comes dear

Restrictions on workplace non-disclosure agreements could make settlements slower, more complex and more expensive when reforms expected in 2027 take effect

NLJ this week: Prosecutions under watch

Private prosecutors face closer scrutiny under Crown Prosecution Service guidance designed to strengthen accountability and consistency when intervention is requested

NLJ this week: Immunity breached

Foreign states cannot necessarily claim immunity for cyber operations launched abroad against computers in Britain, following a divided Supreme Court ruling

NLJ this week: Blame game backfires

Defendants who make unsupported complaints about their lawyers risk losing legal aid while confiscation proceedings continue without representation

NLJ this week: Sanctions divide

Lawyers advising Russian clients face different sanctions restrictions across the UK, EU and US, despite their shared objective of increasing pressure on Russia

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Judicial review

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya

Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn

Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble