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7 Jun 2022

Beware HRA discretion?: Rafiq v Thurrock Borough Council [2022] EWHC 584 (QB)

Emelia Bezant-Gahan and Tom Lambourne examine the dangers of relying on the court's discretion to extend limitation under s7(5) of the Human Rights Act 1998

7 Jun 2022

Raising the bar for fundamental dishonesty: Jenkinson v Robertson [2022] EWHC 756

Rebecca Huyton and Katie Nichols evaluate the effect of a new precedent on road traffic litigation

7 Jun 2022

The metaverse: virtual offences, real world penalties?

Magda Zima considers online sexual offences and VR

6 Jun 2022

The Puppy Pupil: On yer feet…

“They're... looking at 'their' 12 custody cases in the list (compared to my one) with seemingly unflappable assuredness. They're smiling.”

6 Jun 2022

A criminal justice system on the brink

Abigail Ashford examines the criminal courts in crisis

6 Jun 2022

Government announces extra £5.38m investment for family mediation scheme

The scheme will be extended to March 2023

1 Jun 2022

Uptick in contracts advice

Economic pressue means businesses are scrutinising contracts closely

1 Jun 2022

Irwin Mitchell lawyer joins STEP committee

Christine Thornley was 'honoured' to be selected for the role