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Kalinga v R: Court of Appeal quashes offensive weapon conviction over crutch attack

Court of Appeal clarifies when instantly using an object as a weapon escapes section 1(1) liability.

Fox Williams welcomes new partner hire

Fox Williams has announced Philippa Verrecchia as their new partner in the Financial Services practice, enhancing their investment services and regulatory capabilities with her extensive...

Birketts strengthens ecclesiastical team with new hires

Birketts, a leading UK law firm, has enriched its Ecclesiastical team with Patti Russell and Ann Beswick joining from September 1 to bolster their services...

Thomson Snell & Passmore advises on transaction

Thomson Snell & Passmore has successfully advised Newman Pearce & Partners on its acquisition by Clear Group

Eversheds Sutherland strengthens pensions practice with new appointment

Eversheds Sutherland has announced the appointment of Claire Petheram, a highly regarded pensions lawyer, to enhance its top-ranked pensions practice Claire joins the firm after...

Violence in residential care: risk assessment, training and employer liability

A recent judgment involving a support worker injured by a service user highlights the importance of behaviour-specific risk assessments, effective training, clear communication and appropriate...

UK leads way in disrupting sanctions evasion network

The UK is intensifying efforts to undermine Russian sanctions evasion networks while calling for global cooperation

Government's prison capacity plan criticised

Revolving Doors has responded to the Government's £110m funding announcement, urging a focus on demand reduction instead of simply expanding prison capacity