‘It’s David and Goliath’: how UK campaigners feel silenced by Slapps – The Guardian
‘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
Barrister says ‘dead woman was put on trial’ after husband cleared of manslaughter – The Guardian
‘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
Man who tried to rape woman in 1992 traced and jailed – BBC News
‘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
The King’s Speech – House of Commons Library
‘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
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Deckers UK Ltd v Up & Running (UK) Ltd (Rev1) [2026] EWCA Civ 553 (08 May 2026)
Bargain Busting Ltd v Shenzhen SKE Technology Co. Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 532 (08 May 2026)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Dickens, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 542 (08 May 2026)
Rochester, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 557 (24 April 2026)
Hall, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 556 (24 April 2026)
Ali, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 559 (22 April 2026)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Thampi v General Medical Council [2026] EWHC 1036 (Admin) (01 May 2026)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Cator & Ors v Thynn & Anor [2026] EWHC 1045 (Ch) (07 May 2026)
Gladwin v RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP & Ors [2026] EWHC 1043 (Ch) (07 May 2026)
Wilkinson v Kirkham & Ors [2026] EWHC 1006 (Ch) (07 May 2026)
Shahzad v Bramhelft (Re Khurram Shahzad) [2026] EWHC 1039 (Ch) (07 May 2026)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Pandora Jewellery UK Ltd & Anor v EML Payments Europe Ltd [2026] EWHC 1047 (Comm) (06 May 2026)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
BPA v NXT [2026] EWHC 1095 (KB) (08 May 2026)
Tripwire South LLC v Astor International Ltd & Ors [2026] EWHC 1092 (KB) (08 May 2026)
Guerrilla Marketing Ltd v NGM Advertising Ltd & Ors [2026] EWHC 1085 (KB) (08 May 2026)
Williams v Wilkison [2026] EWHC 1088 (KB) (08 May 2026)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Two men first in British history to be found guilty of spying for China – The Guardian
‘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.’
The Guardian, 7th May 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
London train passenger who grabbed woman’s hair convicted of first charge of sex-based harassment – The Independent
‘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.’
The Independent, 7th May 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BSB seeks power to appeal decision of health panels – Legal Futures
‘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.’
Legal Futures, 8th May 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Upper Tribunal rules in taxpayer favour in oil and gas succession dispute – OUT-LAW.com
‘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.’
OUT-LAW.com, 6th May 2026
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Reading Dillon – UK-EU Relations Law
‘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.’
UK-EU Relations Law, 7th May 2026
Source: eurelationslaw.com
Government wins legacy case at UK Supreme Court – BBC News
‘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”.’
BBC News, 7th May 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping woman – The Guardian
‘A co-founder of the clothing company Superdry has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman after a night out in Cheltenham.’
The Guardian, 7th May 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Manolete Partners PLC v Smith (Re A&D Joinery Ltd) [2026] EWHC 1046 (Ch) (07 May 2026)
High Court (Family Division)
TD v MT (Rights of Custody after Lawful Removal) [2026] EWHC 952 (Fam) (28 April 2026)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Friend v Friend Media Technology Systems Ltd (Rev1) [2026] EWHC 1056 (KB) (06 May 2026)
Source: www.bailii.org
Causation and quantum in MOD hearing loss claims – Quarterly Medical Law Review
‘This very lengthy judgment follows a lengthy trial of two test cases and a series of generic issues arising from claims by former members of HM Armed Forces for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). The litigation, known as the Hugh James Military Deafness Litigation, commenced with a claim form issued in August 2017 and expanded considerably. By the time of judgment, the total number of claims stood at 10,440. The case was managed without a formal Group Litigation Order but closely mirrored such litigation, with common case management, a Group Register, lead cases and generic issues.’
Quarterly Medical Law Review, 7th May 2026
Source: 1corqmlr.com
Lawyers granted injunction against harassment from litigant in person – Legal Futures
‘A solicitor and a barrister in a family case have been granted an interim injunction against the litigant in person on the other side accused of harassing them.’
Legal Futures, 7th May 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Barrister accidentally sent “life-threatening information” to journalist – Legal Futures
‘A barrister who accidentally sent confidential information about an immigration client to a journalist without his permission has been fined £10,000.’
Legal Futures, 6th May 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
