Court Report

Articles

Pompe and Mandarin v Secretary of State: High Court refuses permission in Chagos sovereignty challenge

High Court dismisses Chagossian claimants' judicial review of UK-Mauritius sovereignty treaty.

O'Herlihy v Taylor: court refuses late inheritance act claim after four-year delay

High Court denies permission to bring 1975 Act claim nearly five years out of time.

Crane Bank v DFCU: high court clarifies disclosure thresholds under PD 57AD

A Commercial Court judgement refines when extended disclosure orders can be challenged or varied.

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead v Cawley: High Court declines final injunction on return date pending welfare assessment

A local planning authority must demonstrate it has reassessed the balance of interests in light of emerging personal circumstances before a final injunction will be granted under section 187B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Sabbagh-Parry v Secretary of State for the Home Office: deportation challenge refused as premature

High Court refuses permission for judicial review of deportation proceedings against long-term UK resident.

Swire v Canterbury City Council: EIA screening, park and ride capacity, and the limits of cumulative assessment

High Court dismisses judicial review of A2 slip road planning permission — [2026] EWHC 478 (Admin)

Shah Ali v General Medical Council: High Court upholds erasure from medical register

A doctor's removal from the medical register has been confirmed by the High Court following findings of dishonesty and dangerous driving, after successive tribunals concluded that further suspension would serve no useful purpose.

XY, Re: welfare deputyship, internet use and the court's ultimate authority

Internet and social media decisions fall outside standard welfare deputyship authority; the Court of Protection retains ultimate best interests jurisdiction regardless of deputy appointment.