Courts, Tribunals & Judiciary

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14 Oct 2015

No evidence MoJ is able to collect punitive criminal court charges, says Bar Council

Bar echoes profession's fears that innocent defendants are being incentivised to plead guilty to avoid charges

14 Oct 2015

The unreliable self-regulation of sport

Gregory Ioannidis discusses what legally constitutes anti-doping in athletics, and how difficult it is to prove any alleged offences

14 Oct 2015

Restoring common sense

The courts are increasingly prepared to make pragmatic decisions to avoid the manifestly unjust outcomes brought about by Mitchell, explain Andy McGregor and Adam Forster

13 Oct 2015

The Modern Slavery Act clamps down on big business

Ryan Clement discusses the latest case law in the employment sector, proposed legislation, a pivotal CJEU ruling, and the ongoing review of tribunal fees

12 Oct 2015

It's no surprise Human Rights Act is met with hostility – so was Magna Carta

Supreme Court exhibition to offer insight into the enduring relevance of the Great Charter as Jocelyn Cockburn is recognised in Magna Carta celebrations

9 Oct 2015

A costly pizza prank

A teenager has been awarded £1,000 in damages after his cousin superglued a takeaway pizza box to his head.

7 Oct 2015

International arbitration dominates global dispute resolution

London and Paris lead the way as most popular venues, but Asian cities are closing the gap

7 Oct 2015

PPI claims resurgence on the horizon

Two recent court rulings to set off a wave of fresh compensation claims