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London reasserts role as divorce capital

Court of Appeal ruling in Potanina v Potanin reinforces England’s reputation for fairness in international divorces

David Lammy as Justice Secretary: what should we expect?

David Lammy’s appointment signals renewed scrutiny of systemic inequalities and long-debated justice system reforms

Confidentiality reinforced in private FDR hearings

BC v BC [2025] affirms confidentiality as central to private FDRs, with disclosure permitted only in exceptional circumstances

AI and public law: risks, duties and compliance

AI promises efficiency and savings, but public sector use must comply with legal principles to safeguard fairness and accountability

Jury trials under threat in fraud

Plans to replace juries with specialist judges in fraud trials spark fierce debate over justice, efficiency, and rights

A historic step: 16-17 year olds gain vote

After years of advocacy, the UK Government confirms voting rights for 16 and 17 year olds

Commonhold’s fragile foundations: risk and reality

Commonhold promises fairness and simplicity, but unresolved enforcement and financial risks threaten its stability and long-term value

Online Safety Act: balancing protection and free speech

The Online Safety Act imposes strict duties on providers to protect users, sparking debate over free speech and regulation