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Private prosecutions and the duty of candour under section 82 EPA

Private prosecutions under section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 can provide a route to court for those affected by statutory nuisance, but bringing...

Blind man sues British Museum over accessibility

A blind man is taking legal action against the British Museum for not providing audio tours for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition

£16 million fund aids families in need

The Government has launched a £16 million fund to provide early legal support for struggling families

GMC v Sathyanath: High Court quashes tribunal decision in GP intimate examination case

High Court allows GMC appeal and remits case over tribunal's findings on GP's intimate examination.

Re AR, HR and MH: lasting powers of attorney cancelled over certificate provider's fraud conviction

Court of Protection cancels six lasting powers of attorney after certificate provider found unsuitable.

Persimmon Homes v Harding Estates: summary judgement granted over late infrastructure works

Persimmon loses bid to resist summary judgement over late infrastructure works under land sale agreement.

SJ Interview: Thom Brooks

Thom Brooks discusses fairer citizenship policy, immigration and sentencing

Looking beyond the label

Sam Karim KC appointed as investigator

Sam Karim KC from Kings Chambers has been designated as an Article 2 Investigator by the Government

Blandy & Blandy advises on acquisition

Blandy & Blandy successfully advised Collard Group on acquiring the Hampshire recycling facility from Raymond Brown Rookery Holdco Limited