‘The Online Procedure Rule Committee (OPRC) is to produce a voluntary Code of Practice which will set out inclusion standards, technology and data standards and standards for the responsible and ethical use of AI.’
Local Government Lawyer, 31st July 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A Divisional Court has dismissed a statutory review challenge brought by local residents over the decision by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government in January this year to grant planning permission for an embassy for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the site of the former Royal Mint in east London.’
Local Government Lawyer, 31st July 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Court of Appeal has overturned a judgment which it said opened the door to “well-resourced parties corresponding their way” out of the small claims track – and would have blown it “to bits”.’
Legal Futures, 3rd August 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A Supreme Court ruling that sovereign immunity does not allow foreign states to escape accountability for injuries caused by acts directed from overseas could open the door to a wave of cases in the UK courts, experts have predicted.’
Law Society Gazette, 31st July 2026
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Two barristers and a surgeon have joined forces to create a chambers-style model for assigning medical experts.’
Law Society Gazette, 31st July 2026
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A retired Liverpool footballer has been made the subject of an extended civil restraint order after a High Court found his ongoing ‘creativity in pursuing’ litigation against international firm Charles Russell Speechlys goes ‘beyond the norm and…requires some intervention’.’
Law Society Gazette, 3rd August 2026
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A couple have been left facing a huge court bill after a “wretched” 14-year neighbours’ battle over a fence, an ornamental squirrel and a YouTuber’s offensive songs about the man next door.’
The Independent, 3rd August 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A funeral director who failed to bury or cremate people and gave bereaved relatives the ashes of strangers has been jailed for 20 years.’
BBC News, 31st July 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Two men who piloted overcrowded small boats have been jailed for endangering others while crossing the Channel.’
BBC News, 31st July 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A high-profile clinical trial of drugs that can delay puberty in children questioning their gender can go ahead after the High Court rejected a legal challenge by campaigners.’
BBC News, 31st July 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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