Legal Profession

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

In the first of our survey of top new cases from last year, reporter Catherine May comments on a case about national security. … Continue reading about Notable Cases of 2024: Public law