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Landmark ruling on liability in prisons

The case of Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago v Antonio Sobers highlights crucial issues of liability amidst serious allegations of excessive force in prisons and the complexities of collective claims involving vulnerable inmates

High Court examines trafficking victim's case

The Alnoor v Secretary of State for the Home Department judgment addresses key trafficking issues with potential impacts on UK victim protection standards.

Dual criminality and the reach of UK criminal law

Andrew Bird KC, Louisa Collins and Rebecca Hill examine a Supreme Court ruling that redefines dual criminality and reshapes the scope of UK extradition law

High Court rules against Phoenix Art in antiquities fraud case

The Qatar Investment case reveals significant legal challenges regarding the provenance of ancient artefacts in art dealings

Judgment clarifies Vardy Rooney trial costs

The High Court's ruling on the Vardy Rooney case highlights the importance of transparency in legal costs management

Dividing complex wealth in high-net-worth divorce

Nicky Hunter examines how courts approach dividing high-value, illiquid and risky assets in today’s high-net-worth divorce cases

Commorientes and joint tenancies

Mark Pawlowski examines the statutory presumption of survivorship under s.184 of the Law of Property Act 1925 and its potential for unfair outcomes in cases of simultaneous or uncertain deaths

HMRC appeals VAT tribunal ruling: a glimmer of hope for branded medicine suppliers?

Tabitha Reed and Julia Cockroft examine the Tribunal’s ruling, its implications for suppliers of branded medicines, and whether the case could unlock significant VAT repayments in an already turbulent pharmaceutical pricing landscape.