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UK judge elected to international court

Professor Dapo Akande's election as judge at the International Court of Justice signifies UK commitment to international law

Is it time to reform legal services regulation?

Recent cases expose gaps in the legal services regulatory framework and strengthen the case for legislative reform

Toxins found in counterfeit beauty products

Rising numbers of counterfeit beauty products are endangering consumer health, prompting urgent warnings from officials and experts

Prison living conditions need urgent attention

A recent report details concerning living conditions in UK prisons, highlighting overcrowding and inadequate facilities which jeopardise rehabilitation

PPT v Independent Television News: High Court refuses injunction despite suicide risk finding

High Court refuses to restrain media investigation despite finding real and immediate suicide risk.

Verity Healthcare v Cambridgeshire County Council: £928m homecare procurement challenge fails as out of time

TCC grants council summary judgement after homecare procurement challenge issued out of time.

SJ Interview: Richard Susskind

For the November 2026 volume, Richard Susskind speaks to Solicitors Journal

Who takes responsibility?

Legal reform only matters if it helps people enforce their rights, get redress, and know who is supposed to do something when things go wrong

Stephenson Harwood expands energy transition practice

Stephenson Harwood LLP enhances its Energy Transition and Infrastructure practice by welcoming partner Matthew Bodfield to the firm in London

Top law firm acknowledged for trainees

Wilkin Chapman Rollits earns high honours for trainee satisfaction, highlighting its supportive development environment and retention efforts