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18 November 2022
Issue: 8003 / Categories: Legal News , Criminal , Procedure & practice , Clinical negligence
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NLJ this week: Equality before the law, no matter what

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David Walbank KC’s latest NLJ Crime Brief continues his exploration of the principle that ‘all are equal before the law’.

This time he covers the surprising revelations and subsequent court action against the former King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, and a clinical negligence action brought by a prisoner concerning injuries sustained in the act of attempted murder.

Walbank, of Red Lion Chambers, writes that the ‘bottom line’ is ‘all citizens, including those with criminal convictions, are equally entitled to bring civil actions before the courts.’ 

See the latest Crime Brief here.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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