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Can the SFO restore its credibility?

Recent successes cannot obscure the operational failures continuing to undermine the Serious Fraud Office’s credibility in complex cases

UN urges UK to end IPP sentences

The United Nations has deemed the UK government's IPP sentences arbitrary and called for immediate investigations into longstanding injustices

New evidence supports targeted diversion efforts

The Youth Justice Board has published a report reinforcing the value of targeted prevention and diversion initiatives for reducing youth crime and promoting safer communities

Commercial Court rules on aircraft leasing indemnities in FW Aviation v VietJet third trial

Commercial Court narrows VietJet's liability for aircraft repossession costs following Vietnamese airline's lease default.

High Court dismisses employer liability claim over Storm Eunice death in White v Hooke Highways

High Court rules employer not liable for road worker's death from falling tree during Storm Eunice.

High Court quashes planning refusal in Greystoke CB v Secretary of State over highways policy error

High Court quashes refusal of Banbury employment scheme after inspector misapplied national highways policy.

SJ Interview: Hannah Field

Hannah Field, head of Shoosmiths’ London office and its Dispute Resolution & Litigation team in London, speaks to Solicitors Journal about the firm’s growth strategy,...

Matters of judgement

Stone King expands team with new hires

Stone King has strengthened its operations by hiring four experienced professionals to enhance its services nationwide

Weightmans reports record growth in 2025/26

Weightmans has celebrated its fifth consecutive year of growth, reporting a £17m net profit and a bonus for every employee