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Investigating election expenses

MPs caught up in the Tory election expenses scandal can still stand in the 8 June election but may have to stand down if later convicted, says Martin Westgate QC

The consequences of Brexit for British football

The outcome of negotiations with the EU could have a significant effect on the ability of UK clubs to recruit talented players, says Dr Gregory Ioannidis

Elections, campaigns, and the Lobbying Act

The law on third-party campaigning should not act as a deterrent to genuine political participation, argues Angela Patrick

Brick Court silk to lead Charlie Gard appeal

Parents of baby with irreversible brain damage launch final bid to fly him to US for treatment

High Court rejects government bid to delay air quality plan

Publication 'like dropping a controversial bomb', ministers' lawyer told court

Claimants can bring benefits appeals in First-tier Tribunal

Case is further evidence that government has little concern for equality, says human rights solicitor

Political reality vs constitutional aims

Theresa May's ability to call a snap general election highlights the inbuilt tensions of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act, write Alison Foster QC and Tom Tabori

Government ordered to explain application for clean air plan delay

Environmental protection lawyers face 'difficult' task to stop MPs delaying new air quality plan for purdah