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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

Digital ID reversal exposes a fragmented legal framework

Scrapping mandatory digital ID highlights growing legal risks from inconsistent identity verification across UK regulatory systems

Reforming the Service Justice System’s Approach to Sexual Offences

The investigation and prosecution of sexual offences involving military personnel has been the subject of sustained criticism over the past decade

Post-adoption contact: time for cultural shift

Courts are reshaping post-adoption contact law, but practitioners must now translate lifelong welfare principles into meaningful practice on the ground

Supreme Court Resets UK AI Patent Eligibility Test

Emotional Perception v Comptroller General aligns UK software patentability more closely with EPO jurisprudence, departing from Aerotel