‘Last summer, the Government introduced a surprise proposal to ban upwards-only rent reviews (“UORRs”) in commercial leases, hidden within the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th May 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A woman sought by authorities for over two decades has been apprehended during a six-month live facial recognition trial in south London.’
The Independent, 13th May 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Palestine Action activists who caused £1m of criminal damage to an Israel-linked defence firm could be sentenced as terrorists, it can now be revealed.’
The Independent, 12th May 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A leading barrister has won a reprieve from facing an unprecedented contempt of court case over his alleged conduct during a trial of six Palestine Action activists.’
BBC News, 12th May 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The recent English case of Smith v Campbell [2025] EWHC 3011 (Ch) considered once again the approach to trustee removal applications in England which was solidified by the decision of Chief Master Marsh in Schumacher v Clarke [2019] EWHC 1031 (Ch).’
Wilberforce Chambers, 8th May 2026
Source: www.wilberforce.co.uk
‘Nicola Muir analyses the Upper Tribunal’s decision in Deritend Investments (Birkdale) Ltd v Fung Tai Engineering Co Ltd and its implications for lease extension valuation practice, including the averaging and weighting of comparable evidence, relativity, and valuation methodology under the 1993 Act.’
Tanfield Chambers, 12th May 2026
Source: tanfieldchambers.co.uk
‘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.’
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.’
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.’
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.’
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.’
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.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 12th May 2026
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘Pressure is growing on government to act on legal threats designed to ‘harass and intimidate’ opponents.’
The Guardian , 8th May 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Charlotte Proudman’s comments follow trial of Christopher Trybus, who was acquitted of all charges against wife Tarryn Baird.’
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.’
BBC News, 8th May 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘This briefing looks at the historical development of the speech from the throne and its contemporary significance.’
House of Commons Library, 7th May 2026
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
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