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Sibling bonds triumph over adoption certainty in landmark care proceedings

Oxfordshire care case prioritises sibling unity over adoption, reshaping permanency planning approaches.

High Court clarifies trust distribution where original documents missing

Benjamin order granted for estate distribution despite missing trust documentation in Cook v No Defendant.

Wikimedia Foundation challenges Online Safety Act categorisation in landmark judicial review

High Court examines Category 1 service thresholds under 2023 legislation

R v Asare: Leading junior remuneration appeal dismissed at costs office

SCCO ruling clarifies advocate payment structures under Criminal Legal Aid Regulations 2013

High Court clarifies jurisdictional boundaries in maritime charter disputes

Maritime contract jurisdiction determined by precise party identification, not surrounding correspondence

High Court delivers significant judgement in TUI Airways v Smartlynx Airlines contractual dispute

Commercial aviation dispute establishes precedent for ACMI agreement enforcement and summary judgement applications.

Bristol City Council v Information Commissioner: FOIA compliance enforcement upheld

First-tier Tribunal dismisses council's appeal against ICO enforcement notice for persistent FOIA delays

High Court clarifies legal aid costs recovery in civil contempt proceedings

McGivern case establishes precedent on indemnity principle application in criminal legal aid contexts