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Privy Council dismisses DPP appeal in landmark police corruption case

Privy Council clarifies procedural standards in protracted corruption prosecutions

Secretary of State challenges SIAC's costs jurisdiction in landmark judicial review

SIAC lacks authority to award costs following withdrawal of immigration decisions, Administrative Court rules.

Court of Appeal clarifies fact-finding scope in child welfare proceedings

Court balances investigative necessity against procedural costs in complex care case.

Court of Appeal clarifies stepchild definition in secure tenancy succession dispute

Appeal confirms restrictive interpretation of succession rights excludes informal family relationships.

Supreme Court clarifies crematorium definition under Cremation Act 1902

Supreme Court ruling limits radius clause application to core cremation buildings only.

FCA v Stamp: contempt of court sentencing analysis

Twelve-month custody sentence imposed for multiple restraint order breaches

Performers' equitable remuneration rights after Brexit: High Court ruling analysis

High Court clarifies cross-border performer rights and EU law obligations post-Brexit

Smar Holdings judgement reinforces forestry law primacy over planning considerations

Court of Appeal clarifies tree felling regulations cannot be bypassed for development purposes.