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Leasehold reform promises leave flat owners exposed

Delays in extending leases have left many owners facing rising costs, uncertainty, and diminishing asset value

Whom do we really need protecting from?

The UK’s treatment of Palestine Action contrasts starkly with tolerance of violent far-right movements

Sentencing must remain free from political interference

Shabana Mahmood’s proposed veto over sentencing guidelines risks undermining judicial independence and politicising criminal justice

Failure to prevent fraud: a new era?

The UK’s new corporate fraud offence reshapes compliance, enforcement, and procurement risk with far-reaching legal and commercial consequences

After Angela Rayner’s resignation, what's next for the Renters’ Rights Bill?

Angela Rayner’s resignation deepens uncertainty around abolishing no-fault evictions, leaving landlords, tenants and practitioners in a precarious limbo

London reasserts role as divorce capital

Court of Appeal ruling in Potanina v Potanin reinforces England’s reputation for fairness in international divorces

David Lammy as Justice Secretary: what should we expect?

David Lammy’s appointment signals renewed scrutiny of systemic inequalities and long-debated justice system reforms

Confidentiality reinforced in private FDR hearings

BC v BC [2025] affirms confidentiality as central to private FDRs, with disclosure permitted only in exceptional circumstances