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Roger Smith considers the possible impact of ‘Manchesterism’ on government policies on access to justice

The House of Commons has passed the Hillsborough Law, in a historic achievement for campaigners, survivors and families of those who died in the 1989 stadium collapse

Public family law cases are taking two weeks less to complete than they did last year, according to the family court statistics quarterly: January to March 2026, published last week

As of this week, driving bans could be imposed on people who refuse to pay benefit debts of £1,000 or more, under powers introduced by the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025

Neil Parpworth considers the decision to ban the Al Quds march & associated counter-protests

Andrew Otchie considers a decision that sits at the centre of the legal afterlife of the Northern Ireland conflict

Dr Jeffrey Wale shares his concerns about the non-party document access pilot

The Supreme Court’s decision in Dillon highlights a central tension in modern public law: rights may be recognised without being fully realised

A range of options beyond burial, cremation and burial at sea could become legally available, under Law Commission recommendations

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20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

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Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

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Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

NLJ this week: Wrong expert, costly exit

Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

NLJ this week: Time for judges to break their silence?

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims

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