‘Sarah Finch’s fight against drilling led to a landmark ruling on fossil fuel emissions – and a leading environmental prize.’
The Guardian, 20th April 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘In R v ABJ [2026] UKSC 8 a unanimous Supreme Court ruled that the offence of expressing support for a proscribed organisation, as defined in the Terrorism Act 2000, is not a disproportionate interference with the right to freedom of expression under the European Convention on Human Rights. The Court’s verdict was no surprise: the Court of Appeal had reached the same conclusion ([2024] EWCA Crim 1597) and the case sits alongside earlier appeal court rulings upholding the compatibility with Convention rights of other Terrorism Act offences relating to proscribed organisations: notably, R v Choudary [2016] EWCA Crim 61 (on inviting support for a proscribed organisation) and Pwr v DPP [2022] UKSC 2 (on carrying or displaying an article supportive of a proscribed organisation).’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 20th April 2026
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling that had threatened to unsettle long-established models of supervised legal work. In Julia Mazur & Ors v CILEX & Ors [2026] EWCA Civ 369, the court held that unauthorised staff do not ‘carry on the conduct of litigation’ merely by performing tasks that fall within the statutory definition, provided they act under the supervision of an authorised person.’
Law Society's Gazette, 17th April2026
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Oath-taking ceremonies are common spiritual practices in some African regions. Oath-taking can be exploited as a means of psychological control within human trafficking. This study conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 West African women living in the UK who had experienced oath-taking when being trafficked to the UK. Thematic analysis generated four themes: Exploiting Fear of the Oath, Shifting of Power, Loss, and Living Alongside the Oath’s Impact. Survivors described factors influencing the oath’s ongoing impact on their lives. Findings highlight the need for greater recognition and targeted training regarding oath-taking within trafficking, plus recommendations for holistic, culturally sensitive clinical care.’
Journal of Human Trafficking, 19th April 2026
Source: doi.org
‘Amendment of applications to the employment tribunals is usually a matter for the discretion of the tribunal and raises no point of law for appeal. Rarely have two cases (Rice v Wicked Vision [2025] EWCA Civ 1466) about an amendment of applications caused so much controversy and finished up in the Supre me Court, soon to be heard. The key question in both cases, however, was whether section 47B Employment Rights Act 1996 can found a claim against an employer arising from a co-worker’s act amounting to a dismissal and thus whether the amendment so to plead should be allowed to proceed. The detriment relied on in these cases is usually by way of instruction or pressure to dismiss exerted by a co-worker as a co-worker cannot himself actually dismiss anyone. The controversy engendered by these two cases involved considering in depth the status and meaning of the controversial Court of Appeal decision in Timis v Osipov [2019] ICR 655 (“Osipov”).’
UK Labour Law, 20th April 2026
Source: uklabourlawblog.com
‘The vast majority of clients expect their lawyers to update them “at least” weekly and also provide same-day responses to queries, research have found.’
Legal Futures, 20th April 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The UK Government has now published its March 2026 Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, following its 2024–25 consultation on the use of copyright‑protected works in AI training. The outcome is significant – not for what it introduces but for what it postpones.’
Kingsley Napley Corporate and Commercial Law Blog, 16th April 2026
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
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