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Sally Rooney, Palestine Action and UK Terrorism Law

The Rooney–Faber controversy exposes how counter-terrorism legislation can constrain lawful commerce and political expression

Beyond the final report: Closing the public inquiry implementation gap

Public inquiries can expose institutional failings and recommend far-reaching reforms, but ensuring those recommendations are implemented remains a persistent challenge

Awaab's Law: Managing liability across the social housing supply chain

As Awaab's Law approaches its next phase, social landlords, managing agents, surveyors and contractors face increasing scrutiny over the identification and remediation of housing hazards

Private prosecutions and the duty of candour under section 82 EPA

Private prosecutions under section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 can provide a route to court for those affected by statutory nuisance, but bringing...

Interim injunctions and contractual step-in rights: lessons from the Six Days in Fallujah dispute

A High Court dispute over the development and publishing of a video game highlights the difficulties of securing mandatory interim relief where contractual rights, commercially...

EU Kids Act proposes new restrictions on children’s social media access

The proposed EU Kids Act would introduce age restrictions and new safety obligations for online services used by children

AI and witness evidence: navigating the risks

As generative AI enters litigation, practitioners must consider its impact on the reliability and preparation of witness evidence

Violence in residential care: risk assessment, training and employer liability

A recent judgment involving a support worker injured by a service user highlights the importance of behaviour-specific risk assessments, effective training, clear communication and appropriate...