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Service Justice System reform and victim protection

Armed Forces Bill reforms Service Justice System powers, victim protections and jurisdictional guidance amid ongoing structural concerns

Pensions Regulator issues new guidelines

Yesterday, the Pensions Regulator and the Government released significant publications regarding defined benefit surplus flexibilities for pension schemes

Inspection of Home Office review process

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration is inviting evidence regarding the pre-appeal review process

Estate of Claudia Edwards Bethel v Attorney General of The Bahamas: Privy Council upholds vicarious liability ruling against immigration authorities

Bahamian state held liable for immigration officer's false imprisonment and rape of detained Jamaican woman.

Unicomer (St Vincent) Ltd v Appeal Commissioners: Privy Council remits insurance tax assessments but upholds hire purchase ruling

Caribbean retailer's tax appeal partially succeeds as Board orders reassessment of credit protection insurance deductions.

Tian v Refinitiv Limited: High Court refuses anonymity and dismisses World-Check claim for service failures

Chinese national's challenge to World-Check database entry fails on open justice and CPR service grounds.

SJ Interview: Paul Marco

Paul Marco, Managing Partner of Trowers & Hamlins, speaks to Solicitors Journal

When the rules can't keep up

From Westminster to the courts, the rules are being written faster than they can settle

Winckworth Sherwood enhances its insolvency practice

Winckworth Sherwood has bolstered its restructuring and insolvency practice with Partner David Fendt's recent appointment

Byfield Consultancy expands operations in Benelux

Byfield Consultancy has launched Byfield Netherlands to enhance services in the growing Benelux legal market