‘The Court of Appeal has upheld the grant of planning permission for a new household waste and recycling centre in the National Landscape of north Norfolk – more than 10 years after the existing site was found to be no longer fit for purpose. Harriet Townsend KC and Matt Lewin examine the ruling.’
Local Government Lawyer, 15th May 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The reforms aim to deter young people from a life of crime by placing greater responsibility on parents and carers whose children commit offences or engage in anti-social behaviour.’
The Independent, 18th May 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A “cunning” and “manipulative” former imam in east London has been given a life sentence with a minimum prison term of 20 years for a series of sexual attacks on women and girls as young as 12.’
BBC News, 14th May 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘An ex-BBC producer has avoided a prison sentence after being found guilty of downloading images of child sexual abuse.’
The Independent, 14th May 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A disabled man who was wrongly sacked after being spied on by his bosses said he felt “justice had been done” after his former employer agreed to pay him £329,000 in damages and lost earnings’
BBC News, 14th May 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) wrongly told a landlord that he could not give evidence by video link from the Czech Republic in a dispute over a financial penalty imposed by Salford City Council.’
Local Government Lawyer, 14th May 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Lawyers in Local Government (LLG) and the Association of Democratic Services Officers (ADSO) have said they are “extremely disappointed” by the absence of provisions on remote meetings and standards reform in the King’s Speech.’
Local Government Lawyer, 14th May 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Prosecutors have been issued new legal guidance on the use of offensive banners, slogans, chants or symbols to recognise the changing national and international context and increase in hate crime ahead of significant planned protests in London this weekend.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 15th May 2026
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘A new exhibition spotlighting five pioneering Welsh women has opened at the Royal Courts of Justice as part of an ongoing initiative to use the Great Hall as a law-related exhibition space.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 14th May 2026
Source: www.judiciary.uk
‘In the second of his alliteratively titled articles on trustee indemnity insurance, Paul Newman KC considers the circumstances in which pension trustees can use scheme assets to purchase run-off insurance cover during the winding-up of the scheme.’
Pensions Barrister, 14th May 2026
Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com
‘Responding to the legislative programme laid out in the King’s speech, Law Society president Mark Evans called for justice system reforms to be backed with “sustained investment to address longstanding pressures and ensure access to justice for all”.’
Law Society Gazette, 14th May 2026
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Two more solicitors have been referred to the Solicitors Regulation Authority over the submission of AI-generated authorities to court.’
Law Society Gazette, 14th May 2026
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Keir Starmer’s government has been accused of trying to water down legal protections for torture victims as ministers from 46 countries including the UK prepare to make it easier to deport refused asylum seekers and foreign criminals.’
The Guardian, 14th May 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Ogunkami v Chia [2026] EWCA Civ 588 (13 May 2026)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Twigg & Anor, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 587 (14 May 2026)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘The Sentencing Council has published a new guideline for offences related to hare coursing which will come into effect on 1 June 2026.’
Sentencing Council, 14th May 2026
Source: sentencingcouncil.org.uk
‘The Court of Appeal (Newey, Edis and Whipple LJJs) has allowed the appeal in R (on the application of O’Brien) v HM Assistant Coroner for Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens [2026] EWCA Civ 499. It quashed the coroner’s decision on scope, and remitted the matter to a different coroner for reconsideration of scope, jury, and Article 2 issues. The key takeaway is that coroners must not pre‑determine causation on the basis of incomplete material. Where there is a realistic evidential pathway to a causal finding, the scope of the inquest must accommodate it.’
Quarterly Medical Law Review, 14th May 2026
Source: 1corqmlr.com
‘Generative AI can offer a host of benefits to members of the public when interacting with public bodies, particularly to individuals who may previously have faced difficulties in composing formal correspondence, such as a complaint or request for information. However, the increasing use of generative AI is placing strain on public bodies, who are under legal duties to properly consider, verify and meaningfully respond to complaints and requests. The challenge for public bodies is in maintaining fairness, consistency and transparency when handling increasing volumes of AI-generated submissions.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th May 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The King’s Speech yesterday was notable as much for what was not in it as what was included.’
Legal Futures, 14th May 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘New figures published by Cafcass show a significant increase in demand across the family justice system, with private law children cases rising sharply during the 2025–26 financial year and reaching their highest monthly level in five years.’
Family Law, 11th May 2026
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘The Government has published its long-awaited post-legislative scrutiny memorandum on the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, setting out its assessment of the landmark legislation five years after it received Royal Assent.’
Family Law, 11th May 2026
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
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