‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority failed to act even as a complainant reported how a solicitor was blackmailing him to have sex and threatened to come to his home, it has emerged.’
Law Society Gazette, 11th November 2026
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A magistrate who posted Facebook posts expressing views on ‘highly controversial and political matters’ has been issued with a reprimand – the most serious sanction before removal from office – for misconduct.’
Law Society Gazette, 10th November 2026
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The judge who sentenced Russell Brand has been praised for dispelling rape myths with “piercing clarity”.’
The Guardian, 10th November 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The high court attempt by David Walliams to stop the Guardian and ITN from publishing allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour was unprecedented. Here are the key issues surrounding the case.’
The Guardian, 10th November 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘An anti-asylum seeker protester who threw a beer bottle at a police van has been jailed for two years and 11 months.’
BBC News, 10th November 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A new exhibition recognising the contributions and experiences of those living with medical conditions or who are disabled, and work across the justice system, has opened at the Royal Courts of Justice.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 29th October 2026
Source: www.judiciary.uk
‘A man with a history of violence against former partners has been jailed for life for murdering his fiancee.’
BBC News, 9th November 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Workers in music, film, TV and theatre may not feel they can speak up about abuse, but the authority I lead is able to help them.’
The Guardian, 10th November 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A man has been jailed for sending the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch emails threatening to shoot her dead.’
BBC News, 9th November 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A barrister who tweeted support for proscribed terrorist group Hezbollah has been cleared of misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal.’
Legal Futures, 10th November 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A former police detective who stole more than £85,000 from her own force while working in a team that investigated high-level drugs gangs has been jailed.’
BBC News, 9th November 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A Reform party councillor who claimed racist comments about Nigerians were no more than a “bit of fun” has been handed a community order for posting grossly offensive material.’
The Guardian, 9th November 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison, after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.’
BBC News, 9th November 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Lynx UK Trust (LUKT) wants to bring the lynx back to England. The lynx is a native wild cat that has been extinct in the UK for more than 1,300 years. In 2022, LUKT sought a licence from Natural England under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (WCA) to release three lynx into Kielder Forest as a trial. Natural England declined to assess the application. Its reason was that releasing lynx would be unlawful under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (DWAA). The lynx is listed as a “dangerous wild animal,” pursuant to s.7(4) and Schedule 1 to the DWAA.’
Landmark Chambers, 2nd November 2026
Source: www.landmarkchambers.co.uk
‘In episode 3 of the Hailsham Chambers Medical Law Group Podcast – “Some of This is Law” – Julian Picton KC and Nicholas Peacock discuss claims arising from death under the LRMPA 1934 and FAA 1976, including the recent High Court decisions in Burgess v Sikorski [2026] EWHC 1245 (KB), Roberts v Ford Motor Co Ltd [2026] EWHC 1787 (KB) and Ritchie v The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust [2026] EWCC 50. Side notes on the songs Nick has inherited and will pass on. With special thanks to Jamie Harley for production.’
Hailsham Chambers, 1st November 2026
Source: www.hailshamchambers.com
‘A webinar recording of the President of the Family Division launching new guidance and materials for short notice applications in public law family cases can now be viewed online.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 6th November 2026
Source: www.judiciary.uk
‘[M]y aim this morning is to try to offer a practical framework for your ongoing work as expert witnesses. I shall begin by discussing the recommendations of The Civil Justice Council in its report published last week on the “Use of AI for Preparing Court Documents”. The Civil Justice Council, as many of you will know, is an advisory public body that reviews civil justice and makes recommendations designed to improve the system. I was co-chair of the working group that produced that report. I shall then identify sensible uses of AI within the expert process, highlight briefly some significant risks, and conclude with some suggested practical safeguards that experts may wish to adopt.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 6th November 2026
Source: www.judiciary.uk
‘In September 2026, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) issued new judicial guidance on disputes involving artificial intelligence. Among the issues addressed is a fundamental question for product liability: when should AI itself be treated as a product? China has drawn a relatively clear boundary, keeping product liability connected to AI embodied in physical products rather than standalone AI services. The development is particularly timely for the UK, where the Law Commission is reviewing the UK product liability regime under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (CPA), including its treatment of digital products and emerging technologies. The EU has already taken a different route by expressly bringing software within its revised product liability regime. These contrasting approaches provide a useful lens through which to consider the choices now facing the UK Law Commission.’
City Law Forum, 7th November 2026
Source: blogs.city.ac.uk
‘Graeme Bentley examines a recent decision on post-adoption contact, and what it tells us about the courts’ continuing approach to contact orders where prospective adopters remain opposed.’
Local Government Lawyer, 6th November 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has made remediation contribution orders (RCOs) totalling £46.5m against five companies involved in the construction of seven high-rise residential buildings that later required remediation works for unsafe materials.’
Local Government Lawyer, 6th November 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
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