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ARC Time v Secretary of State: High Court upholds leasehold reforms against human rights challenge

Divisional Court rejects freeholders' claims that 2024 Act violates property rights

Save Greater Manchester Green Belt: exceptional circumstances test for Green Belt additions upheld

High Court dismisses challenge to Places for Everyone plan's Green Belt assessment criteria

Poundland Limited restructuring plan approved despite landlord opposition

High Court sanctions Part 26A plan for discount retailer following competitive sale process

Chinda v Cardiff & Vale University Health Board: when a change of mind cannot justify Part 36 withdrawal

High Court confirms that claimant vulnerability does not permit withdrawal of accepted Part 36 offer.

R v Mahek Bukhari: Court of Appeal grants leave on unlawful act manslaughter base offence

The court examines route to verdict defects and reduces manslaughter sentences.

XX v XX: domestic abuse findings inform appeal on surname, non-molestation order and costs

Appeal concerning surname change refusal, non-molestation order extension, and costs following serious domestic abuse findings.

R (AFA & Ors) v Secretary of State: Afghan data breach relocation policy upheld

Court of Appeal dismisses rationality and fettering challenges to Afghan relocation criteria.

White Rock Corporation v Middle Volga: Jurisdiction and appeals in commercial disputes

Consequential issues in jurisdiction challenge including costs assessment, permission to appeal and procedural compliance