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A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land

From lease renewals to collective enfranchisement & public rights over land, Fern Schofield & Gwyneth Everson analyse the quarter’s most significant property law decisions

Professor Graham Zellick KC considers the constitutional aspects of a change of prime minister between elections

Andy Burnham's brand of 'Manchesterism' could offer fresh thinking on legal aid and access to justice if it reaches Westminster, according to Roger Smith, NLJ columnist and former director of JUSTICE

Roger Smith considers the possible impact of ‘Manchesterism’ on government policies on access to justice

The House of Commons has passed the Hillsborough Law, in a historic achievement for campaigners, survivors and families of those who died in the 1989 stadium collapse

Public family law cases are taking two weeks less to complete than they did last year, according to the family court statistics quarterly: January to March 2026, published last week

As of this week, driving bans could be imposed on people who refuse to pay benefit debts of £1,000 or more, under powers introduced by the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025

Neil Parpworth considers the decision to ban the Al Quds march & associated counter-protests

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Jurit—Christian Abletshauser

Jurit appoints Christian Abletshauser to lead family law practice

Switalskis—Sally Ann Masih, Suzy Overton & Jane Beaumont

Trio of recruits strengthens Switalskis residential property team

Ward Hadaway—Steven Hayward

Birmingham law firm appoints construction partner

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NLJ this week: A wider test for unsafe homes

A High Court decision has clarified that a home may be unfit for human habitation not only where conditions endanger health or safety, but also where they seriously undermine comfort and convenience

NLJ this week: Employment deadlines lengthen

A longer time limit for employment tribunal claims, new charity law thresholds, property tribunal recruitment and appellate guidance on small-claims costs feature in the latest Civil Way round-up

NLJ this week: Estoppel crosses borders

A recent High Court ruling could make issue estoppel considerably more complex in cross-border litigation, requiring parties to consider the foreign law governing the underlying claim

NLJ this week: Safeguards under strain

The Supreme Court has overturned Cheshire West’s bright-line test for deprivation of liberty, replacing it with a broader, more contextual assessment that gives greater weight to an individual’s wishes, feelings and apparent consent

NLJ this week: Fraud reform’s delivery test

Jonathan Fisher KC’s wide-ranging fraud report contains worthwhile proposals, but turning them into workable reform will require money, capacity and political will

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Jurit—Christian Abletshauser

Switalskis—Sally Ann Masih, Suzy Overton & Jane Beaumont

Ward Hadaway—Steven Hayward