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Beckett v Graham: no obligation to re-file an amended claim form before service

Service remains valid where a sealed claim form is amended under CPR 17.1(1) and served without prior re-filing.

ZHB v Cardiff City Council: age assessments, Article 8 and the limits of Darboe

High Court dismisses procedural challenge to age assessment of Iranian asylum seeker, clarifying the scope of ECtHR safeguards and the CRC due regard duty.

Mulumba v Partners Group: EAT upholds case management decisions on issues list and reply witness statement

Employment tribunal did not err in law by removing a discrimination issue or excluding reply statement passages.

Neurodivergence in family law: one year on from the Family Justice Council Guidance

A year after landmark guidance, practitioners must adapt processes to ensure neurodivergent clients can fully access justice

Hampshire law firm expands with new head

Andrew & Andrew Solicitors has appointed Shikha Datta as Head of its Family Law Department

New powers to protect free speech

The Education Secretary has unveiled a complaints scheme aimed at enhancing freedom of speech at universities

Markel Law embarks on ambitious growth

Markel Law in Manchester is launching a recruitment drive to double its size within five years

Lawyers recognised for pro bono efforts

A record 5,550 legal professionals in England and Wales honoured for their pro bono contributions this year