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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

AI and public law: risks, duties and compliance

AI promises efficiency and savings, but public sector use must comply with legal principles to safeguard fairness and accountability