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‘Although typically associated with high-net worth cases – where the available assets exceed the parties’ needs – private financial dispute resolutions (“pFDRs”) should also be given serious consideration in disputes concerning modest-assets, where issues of need frequently predominate. This article, written by specialist Family barristers, Keiron McCabe and Lillian Garnier examines: (i) the background context and advantage of pFDRs in low-to-mid value cases; and (ii) aims to outline some of the key considerations that practitioners should bear in mind when utilising pFDRs.’

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St Philips Barristers, 5th May 2026

Source: st-philips.com

‘George Fattal examines the far‑reaching impact of the Renters’ Rights Act 2026 and the seismic changes it brings to the private rented sector.’

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St Ives Chambers, 5th May 2026

Source: stiveschambers.co.uk

‘Everybody knows the basic rule on costs in hostile litigation – although costs are in the discretion of the court, the general rule is that the losing party pays.’

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Parklane Plowden, 1st May 2026

Source: www.parklaneplowden.co.uk

‘A two-year-old boy’s adoption has been overturned after his adoptive mother failed to disclose she was in a relationship with an inmate at the prison where she worked.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘Handed down on 30 April 2026, the Court of Appeal’s decision in Muca v El Amrani and Harker v Hubert [2026] EWCA Civ 515 represents the most significant clarification of the Section 21/gas safety regime since Trecarrell House Ltd v Rouncefield [2020] EWCA Civ 760.’

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Park Square Barristers, 6th May 2026

Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk

‘On 7 May 2026, the people of Wales went to the polls to elect the seventh Senedd Cymru. For a number of reasons, this was always destined to be a change election in Wales: using a new voting system to return an expanded Senedd of ninety-six members, together with significant changes to the Senedd membership and a likely change of government. In this blog, I focus on the last of these issues – the next Welsh Government – and consider some of the legal and political matters associated with forming a government under the Welsh devolution settlement.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 12th May 2026

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

‘Pressure is growing on government to act on legal threats designed to ‘harass and intimidate’ opponents.’

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The Guardian , 8th May 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

Pension Schemes Act 2026

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Victims and Courts Act 2026

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Crime and Policing Act 2026

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

‘Charlotte Proudman’s comments follow trial of Christopher Trybus, who was acquitted of all charges against wife Tarryn Baird.’

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The Guardian, 9th May 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

‘A man who attacked and tried to rape a 74‑year‑old woman in 1992 has been jailed after he was traced following a chance DNA breakthrough.’

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BBC News, 8th May 2026

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‘This briefing looks at the historical development of the speech from the throne and its contemporary significance.’

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House of Commons Library, 7th May 2026

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

‘A UK Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official based in London have been found guilty of spying for China and surveilling dissidents through a “shadow policing” operation.’

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The Guardian, 7th May 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

‘A man who grabbed a young woman’s hair and asked “can I kiss you” while on a train to London has been convicted of sex-based harassment.’

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The Independent, 7th May 2026

Source: www.independent.co.uk

‘The Bar Standards Board (BSB) is to take a right of appeal against decisions of its health panels, which is currently restricted to the affected barrister.’

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Legal Futures, 8th May 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

‘A recent decision by the Upper Tribunal (UT) has clarified the interaction between the ring-fencing regime and the trade succession rules in the context of the tax treatment of a ‘hive down’ of a UK oil pipeline.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th May 2026

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

‘The purpose of this commentary on today’s unanimous judgment of the Supreme Court in the long-awaited case of In the matter of an application by Martina Dillon, John McEvoy, Brigid Hughes and Lynda McManus for Judicial Review [2026] UKSC 15 (hereafter ‘the Dillon judgment’) is limited. That judgment in effect considers two separate legal issues: the appropriate interpretation of the ECHR as applied to the Legacy Act; and the application of Article 2(1) of the Windsor Framework to the Legacy Act. This commentary considers only the latter issue.’

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UK-EU Relations Law, 7th May 2026

Source: eurelationslaw.com

‘The UK Supreme Court has allowed a government appeal in a major Troubles legacy case, in a decision which victims’ campaigners have branded “a bitter blow”.’

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BBC News, 7th May 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk