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Protecting the public interest in the practice of law

The SRA relies on self-reporting to function, yet confusion and inertia risk enabling professional misconduct.

Whose truth? Witness Statement and the pursuit of credibility

Although PD57AC aims to restore witness credibility, enforcement remains patchy and manipulation still lurks

High Court ruling affects Havering land

A recent High Court ruling influences how contaminated land is designated, impacting the health of Havering residents

Has private nuisance lost its traditional flexibility as an independent tort?

The High Court clarifies private nuisance post-Fearn, blurring boundaries with negligence and redefining harm to amenity

Practical Completion and the Building Safety Act: Should Gateway 3 Certification Be a Condition?

As Gateway 3 of the Building Safety Act becomes a key regulatory hurdle for high-risk buildings, legal questions arise over whether practical completion should hinge on its issuance

Media law judgement impacts reporting standards

A recent case highlights the balance between editorial freedom and individual rights under data protection regulations

No whistleblowing protection for applicants

A recent Court of Appeal ruling in Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council clarifies whistleblowing protections

Vicarious liability defined in landmark ruling

The judgement in JD Wetherspoon Plc v Stephenus Bernadus Burger explores the complexities of employer liabilities in contractor cases