Commentary

In the third of a series of linked posts, David Burrows considers the rules of precedent and to what extent cases are citable as binding authority… Continue reading about What is binding in law, and what ‘citable’?

The HMCTS Reform programme for modernisation of the courts and tribunals has officially concluded. But the process of reform continues. … Continue reading about HMCTS Reform – is that it?

In the second of a series of linked posts discussing rules of precedent, David Burrows considers to what extent a Supreme Court decision be said to be “per incuriam” (ie made without regard to existing law) for failing to take into account the views of children involved? … Continue reading about Participation of children in cases which affect them

In the fifth of our survey of top new cases from last year, reporter Philip Ridd comments on a case about silver, salvage, and sovereign immunity

… Continue reading about Notable Cases of 2024: International law

We discuss an old case that goes from bad to verse.… Continue reading about Always keep a-hold of Nurse: the Lion, the Child, and the Law suit

In the first of a series of linked posts, David Burrows considers the rules of precedent and to what extent the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal are bound by their own previous decisions. … Continue reading about Can the Supreme Court depart from its previous decisions?

In the fourth of our survey of top new cases from last year, reporter Philip Ridd comments on a case about a criminal defendant’s fitness to plead. … Continue reading about Notable Cases of 2024: Crime

In the third of our survey of top new cases from last year, reporter Krishen Soogumaran comments on a case about shareholder actions.

… Continue reading about Notable Cases of 2024: Commercial law

In the second of our survey of top new cases from last year, reporter Philip Ridd and contributor David Burrows comment on a case about financial relief proceedings after a foreign divorce.… Continue reading about Notable Cases of 2024: Family law