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The government now has a template for ousting judicial review: Nick Wrightson assesses how it might be used in practice

The construction of HS2 has provided work for criminal lawyers as well as construction engineers, writes NLJ columnist David Walbank KC, of Red Lion Chambers, in this week’s ‘Crime Brief’. Walbank looks at the recent case concerning protestors who tunnelled beneath Euston Square Gardens in central London.

Thus far, arguably the most significant output of the HS2 project has been a stream of litigation: David Walbank KC charts the path to judicial review

Prince Harry has been making Royal legal history recently by appearing in court, although some of his legal action has encountered obstacles. In this week’s NLJ, writer Nicholas Dobson looks into the decision to refuse judicial review of the Duke of Sussex’s security provisions.

Nicholas Dobson examines the decision to refuse judicial review of the Duke of Sussex’s security provisions

The judicial review (JR) into whether the chair of the COVID inquiry, Lady Hallett, can view ministers’ unredacted WhatsApp files, notebooks and other documents has been expedited and is likely to hold its first hearing at the end of this month, the Cabinet Office minister told MPs this week.

Doncaster Airport was scheduled to close due to lack of financial viability. The local authority launched a legal challenge, but to no avail.

Nicholas Dobson reports on the closure of Doncaster Airport & an unsuccessful application for judicial review

Members of the public across the three main parties support legal aid, research has shown.

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has published updated guidance for court users in England and Wales conducting judicial review in the Administrative Court.

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Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

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Law Officers mark 25 years of Pro Bono Week

The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work

NLJ this week: Possession’s digital pitfalls

Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step

NLJ this week: Who shaped the witness’s story?

Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete

NLJ this week: New law, old convictions

Should a conviction stand when a later ruling reveals that the law underpinning it was wrong? The answer exposes a clash between finality and justice

NLJ this week: Beyond environmental offences

The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed

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Judicial review

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions