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Suspended sentences and automatic exclusion: the UK’s tougher immigration rules

While framed as a crackdown on criminality, the UK's latest changes to the Immigration Rules risk separating families, undermining rehabilitation, and imposing disproportionate consequences for...

Court of Appeal curtails competition claims in water overcharging dispute

The Court of Appeal’s ruling risks shielding water companies from competition claims over alleged systemic overcharging

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

Putting children first: rethinking the family lawyer’s role in separation

The Family Solutions Group sets out proposals to embed child-focused practice in family law following recent procedural reforms

Supreme Court tightens the reins on opt-out collective proceedings in Evans

The Supreme Court’s decision in Evans v Barclays recalibrates the balance between access to justice and procedural fairness, reinforcing the CAT’s discretion to refuse opt-out...

Litigating on camera: practical guidance for litigating in a livestreamed court

As live streaming expands across the courts, litigators must adapt to a new era of radically increased transparency

Misconduct in public office: legal thresholds and uncertainties in recent high-profile investigations

An analysis of the legal elements, evidential challenges, and practical implications of potential misconduct in public office prosecutions

AI and the future of family law

Artificial intelligence is transforming family law practice, but judgment and professional responsibility remain paramount