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Titchfield Festival Theatre: Court of Appeal clarifies the counter-factual hypothesis in section 57(4) enforcement reversions

A planning inspector's reliance on new planning unit reasoning to defeat a section 57(4) reverter right was unlawful where that unit arose from the very development the statute required to be disregarded.

Manchester City Council v Tabbasam: non-receipt of improvement notice can constitute reasonable excuse

A landlord who never received an improvement notice may have a reasonable excuse for non-compliance.

AI under the radar: governance lessons from the West Midlands Police failure

The increasing use of everyday AI tools without oversight is creating new governance risks for public bodies

Crown Court backlog reaches alarming levels

Minister Sackman addresses the unprecedented backlog in Crown Court cases, emphasizing urgency for effective reforms and investment

Law firm profits: resilience masking decline

Post-Covid profitability has remained strong, but declining productivity and rising costs suggest underlying pressures are building across UK law firms

Strengthening ethical standards in law

The Legal Services Board aims to enhance lawyers' ethical standards, reinforcing their commitment to the rule of law

Ministers overhaul consultation to improve decision-making

Ministers aim to streamline Whitehall's consultation processes with immediate actions to enhance government efficiency and accountability

Karin Phillips appointed to Youth Justice Board

The Secretary of State for Justice has appointed Karin Phillips MBE as a member of the Youth Justice Board, effective from 1 October 2025 to 31 May 2026.