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Why judge-only trials won’t fix court backlogs

Proposals to curb jury trials risk fairness, worsen delays, and ignore the real causes of Crown Court backlogs

Regulatory progress under Martyn’s Law

Ronnie Megaughin reflects on his experience as Interim Executive Director and shares the important developments made in the regulation of Martyn’s Law over the past six months

International taskforce unveils bribery indicators

The Serious Fraud Office and Five Eyes nations release guidance to identify foreign bribery indicators for businesses

Government appoints interim commissioners to EHRC

The Government has appointed Ali Harris and Professor Shazia Choudhry as interim commissioners at the EHRC while new commissioners are recruited

Joey Barton: where online speech becomes criminal

The sentencing clarifies how courts are drawing limits on free expression in the digital age

Impecuniosity, mitigation and credit hire on appeal

The High Court clarifies the limits of impecuniosity and appellate restraint in challenges to credit hire awards

SJ Interview: John Sorabji

Dr John Sorabji is a barrister at Nine Chambers, an Associate Professor of Law at University College London, and one of the UK’s leading authorities on civil justice and procedure. He has advised the senior judiciary, including the Lord Chief Justice and the Master of the Rolls, and has played a key role in shaping debates on civil justice reform. In this interview, he reflects on the strengths and weaknesses of the civil justice system in England and Wales, the long-term impact of LASPO on access to justice, the role of the Civil Justice Council, and the opportunities and risks posed by digitalisation and artificial intelligence.

Justice reform risks targeting the wrong fix

As 2026 approaches, ministers eye jury trials while ignoring deeper causes of England’s criminal justice crisis

Afy Khan joins Beswicks Legal team

Experienced conveyancer Afy Khan has joined Beswicks Legal, enhancing their Stoke-on-Trent property offerings

Noerr advises BNP Paribas on credit

Noerr has successfully assisted a bank consortium led by BNP Paribas in implementing a new revolving credit facility for HUGO BOSS which offers enhanced financial flexibility and supports the company's growth strategy.