David Vascott

News, Features and Opinion Editor, Solicitors Journal

8 Sept 2023

Whose human rights are more important, yours or mine?

Under the law, should your right to express your opinion – be it on politics, the environment, abortion, or anything else – trump my right to go about my business unhindered, whether or not I happen to agree with your opinion?

11 Aug 2023

Crown Court will continue to operate at maximum capacity

For the third year in a row, the government will not cap judicial sitting times in an attempt to reduce backlog.

11 Aug 2023

CMA gives provisional green light to healthcare tech deal

An investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority found no issues with UnitedHealth's proposed £1.2bn purchase of EMIS.

11 Aug 2023

NPCC reacts to report on Police Race Action Plan

The National Police Chiefs' Council has responded to the Independent Scrutiny and Oversight Board's first annual report on the Police Race Action Plan.

10 Aug 2023

FCA requests data from banks on account closures

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has sent an information request to the largest banks and building societies, a week after announcing an investigation into 'freedom of expression and the provision of banking services'.

10 Aug 2023

Law Society criticises government suggestion that UK could exit ECHR

Robert Jenrick refused to rule out leaving the European Convention on Human Rights if the government's Rwanda deportation plans are blocked.

10 Aug 2023

Legal Heroes shortlist announced

The Law Society has published the names of 26 nominees ahead of its awards ceremony in September.

9 Aug 2023

First collective action brought against water company for overcharging

A legal claim has been made against Severn Trent Water, which is accused of abusing its dominant market position by underreporting the extent of pollution discharge and overcharging customers as a result.

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