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Local government update

A lack of online activity presents a gaping hole in many authorities' operating capabilities, and lawyers must be watchful of the legal implications, says Peter Hill

'A gilded cage is still a cage'

Will the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards be rewritten following the Supreme Court's unanimous overruling in two high-profile cases, asks Matthew Evans

Changes to Chancery cases in the county court

The increase in the equity jurisdiction of the county court will widen its scope but could trip up unsuspecting practitioners, says District Judge Graeme Smith

Judicial review update

The police service has once again been scrutinised on its working practices in protecting the public, says Saara Idelbi

Deprivation of liberty after Cheshire West

We now have greater clarity as to what deprivation of liberty is, but at what cost, asks Ben Troke

Clearing the air: further clarity for private nuisance by the Supreme Court

While the planning authority's role is granting permission, the court must consider whether nuisance exists, says Dr Paul Stookes

Local government update: new legal services models

The future of local government legal services is already happening and could have a significant effect on the wider public sector, says Mark Johnson

Putting right a mistaken registration is not easy

The Supreme Court's decision in the latest 'village green' case sets the stage for further disputes, says George Laurence QC