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Supremely busy in court

21 July 2025
Issue: 8126 / Categories: Legal News , In Court
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Cases concerning the pollution of Manchester Ship Canal and a father’s attempt to use the writ of habeas corpus to challenge a care order were among 43 Supreme Court judgments handed down last year

The total is down from 51 in the previous year. The court decided 219 applications for permission to appeal and delivered 49 judgments in the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, up from 39 in the previous year, according to its annual report and accounts, laid before Parliament last week.

It also concluded the implementation of its Case Management Portal system and launched two websites, as part of a three-year ‘Change Programme’, which was delivered on time and in budget.

Vicky Fox, the court’s chief executive, said: ‘The court plays an important role in the UK and internationally, deciding appeals of great significance. It is also one the most open and transparent courts in the world.’ Fox said more than 66,000 people visited the court last year while 1.4 million people used the court’s website.

Issue: 8126 / Categories: Legal News , In Court
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Muckle LLP—Stacey Brown

Muckle LLP—Stacey Brown

Corporate governance and company law specialist joins the team

Excello Law—Heather Horsewood & Darren Barwick

Excello Law—Heather Horsewood & Darren Barwick

North west team expands with senior private client and property hires

Ward Hadaway—Paul Wigham

Ward Hadaway—Paul Wigham

Firm boosts corporate team in Newcastle to support high-growth technology businesses

NEWS

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