First decision on the Crime and Policing Act 2026
The scope of the new limitation regime under the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has been confined to sexual abuse claims. James Arrowsmith sets out the implications for defendants and insurers facing mixed abuse claims.
August 14, 2026
First decision on the Crime and Policing Act 2026
News
City council faces more than 1,000 equal pay claims
Jun 26, 2026
Seven new Court of Appeal judges named
Jun 12, 2026
Features
Public law case update Q1 2026
August 14, 2026
Kieran Laird, Emma Toma and Amnic Atwal provide an overview of six public law and regulation cases from the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the key principles, procedural developments and practical lessons for public bodies, regulators and regulated organisations.
Emerging drug trends in the UK: Testing for new substances in the family courts
August 12, 2026
By Forensic Testing Service. There were 5,565 deaths related to drug poisoning registered in England and Wales in 2024, the highest number since records began in 1993 and a 2.1% increase compared with 2023. Concerns about rising drug-related harm have also been highlighted by the National Crime Agency, which has warned that the UK has one of the highest rates of drug deaths in Europe. Against…
Knotty problems – the importance of causation in Japanese knotweed cases
August 12, 2026
The County Court has handed down its appeal judgment on a Japanese knotweed nuisance claim that turns on causation and the limits of recoverable treatment costs. Charis Almond examines the ruling.
High Court Orders Government to Pay Costs Following Free Speech Union Judicial Review
August 04, 2026
George McLellan and Olly Dickie share an update on Sharpe Pritchard's successful representation of the Free Speech Union, with the court ordering the Education Secretary to pay the costs of a judicial review.
Limitation and other arguments in subsidence claims
Jun 10, 2026
Housing conditions claims and allocation
Jun 03, 2026
Judicial review of sports governing bodies
May 27, 2026
AI use and the hidden risk to legal privilege
May 27, 2026
Deflecting various arguments in highways matters
May 13, 2026
Defective but not fatal
Mar 31, 2026
The Supreme Court on termination of JCT contracts
Mar 20, 2026
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