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New leadership in UK law announced

The swearing-in of the Lord Chancellor, Attorney General, and Solicitor General marks a significant constitutional milestone

International legal professionals unite for justice

Law societies gather in London to discuss the pressures on the rule of law worldwide

Rethinking sentencing for domestic homicide

Proposed changes to domestic homicide sentencing may address one disparity while creating others within an already complex framework

Re MG (A Child): High Court orders return to Norway despite father's mental health evidence

High Court rejects Article 13(b) defence and orders child's summary return to Norway.

Southam v Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: whistleblowing appeal dismissed despite tribunal errors

EAT finds tribunal erred on two disclosures but dismisses whistleblowing appeal as outcome unaffected.

Johnson v The Salvation Army Trustee Company: office hall and prayer room exempt from rates

Upper Tribunal finds hall and prayer room ancillary to office use and exempt from rates.

SJ Interview: Thom Brooks

Thom Brooks discusses fairer citizenship policy, immigration and sentencing

Looking beyond the label

Shakespeare Martineau welcomes new solicitors

Shakespeare Martineau has proudly appointed 10 newly qualified solicitors, demonstrating their commitment to future opportunities in law

Birketts advises Vespa Capital on DTAG sale

Birketts has successfully guided Vespa Capital in the sale of Digital Technology Advisory Group Ltd to UNRVLD Holdings Limited, marking a key strategic move in...