THIS ISSUE
The EU hs proposed a new Consumer Credit Directive. A major question is how does the UK react? Fred Philpott investigates
David Locke on the importance of informed debate on COVID vaccinations for children
George Hepburne-Scott considers the potential impact of Saqlain’s referral to the European Court of Justice
David Renton on the horrors facing some council tenants
Helen Stephenson sets out the Charity Commission’s priorities & plans
Michael Frisby & Alasdair McDowell look at future possibilities for this controversial doctrine
Auxiliary aids in adjustments claims: Charles Pigott looks at a less frequently used aspect of the Equality Act
Managing social media: Carla Whalen looks at the risks & how they can be prevented or addressed
Barrister David Renton, of Garden Court Chambers, relays a gruelling tale of mould that was left untreated in a tenant’s home, in this week’s NLJ (Back Page Law Stories)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Taylor Rose—Jessica Draganescu & Emily Hewlett
Firm strengthens growth strategy and group litigation capability with senior hires
Farrer & Co—Richard Lane
Londstanding London firm appoints new senior partner
Bird & Bird—Sue McLean
Commercial team in London welcomes technology specialist as partner
NEWS
The legal profession’s claim to be a ‘guardian of fairness’ is under scrutiny after stark findings on gender imbalance and opaque progression. Writing in NLJ this week, Joshua Purser of No5 Barristers’ Chambers and Govindi Deerasinghe of Global 50/50 warn that leadership remains dominated by a narrow elite, with men holding 71% of top court roles
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
Bereavement leave is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Writing in NLJ this week, Robert Hargreaves of York St John University explains how the Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a day-one right to leave for a wider range of losses, alongside new provisions for pregnancy loss and bereaved partners
Courts are beginning to grapple with whether AI-generated material is legally privileged—and the answers are mixed. In this week's issue of NLJ, Stacie Bourton, Tom Whittaker & Beata Kolodziej of Burges Salmon examine US rulings showing how easily privilege can be lost
New guidance seeks to bring order to the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in expert evidence. Writing in NLJ this week, Minesh Tanna and David Bridge of Simmons & Simmons set out a framework stressing ‘transparency’, ‘explainability’ and ‘reliability’
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