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The Supreme Court has warned that those on the losing side of a political debate should not then resort to undermining legislation: David Walbank KC reports

Could seized sanctions assets be used to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine? It’s a fascinating question.

Maria Nizzero sets out the complexities of possibly using seized sanctions assets to fund reconstruction in Ukraine

The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, has launched a new Massive Open Online Course with the aim to explain the concept of the rule of law and the role that judges and magistrates play in upholding it.

NLJ columnist Roger Smith covers a House of Lords paper on the roles of the Lord Chancellor and the law officers, in this week’s NLJ.

Pillars of integrity? Roger Smith stresses the importance of character, intellect & a commitment to the rule of law in those serving as Lord Chancellor & Law Officers

Is the rule of law safe in the Lord Chancellor, Dominic Raab’s hands? In his column for this week’s NLJ, David Greene, senior partner at Edwin Coe, investigates the answer to this question.

How is the rule of law faring under the current Lord Chancellor? David Greene warns against the creeping threats to our rights

The Constitution Committee has published its ninth report of session 2022—2023 on the roles of the Lord Chancellor and the Law Officers.

Is our democracy under threat? In this week’s NLJ, Michael Zander KC reviews (an alarming) speech by Professor Sir Jeffrey Jowell KC on the subject of the UK’s constitution.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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Gardner Leader—Charlotte Botham & Belinda Sinnott

Law firm strengthens real estate team with two new partners

DR Solicitors—Sarah Cook

DR Solicitors strengthens primary care expertise with appointment of legal director

Womble Bond Dickinson—David Varney

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints David Varney to strengthen digital practice

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Costs judge within limits but litigants warned

A deputy costs judge correctly exercised his discretion to allow late service rather than strike out the point of dispute, the Court of Appeal has held

Prince Harry's claim falls short

Prince Harry, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and five others have lost their case against the publisher of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and MailOnline, in Various Claimants v Associated Newspapers [2026] EWHC 1637 (KB)

Making the case for open justice data

Public confidence in the justice system is being undermined by a lack of accessible, useable data, magistrates have warned

First immigration sentencing guidelines set out

The Sentencing Council has launched draft guidelines for facilitation and endangering another person during a sea crossing to the UK

Legal advice on workplace non-disclosure agreements

Government proposals to make independent written legal advice a prerequisite for workplace non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) may prove unworkable, according to a senior employment lawyer

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Rule of law

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gardner Leader—Charlotte Botham & Belinda Sinnott

DR Solicitors—Sarah Cook

Womble Bond Dickinson—David Varney