The Perils of Public Statements by Counsel. Patrick O’Connor Q.C., Associate tenant, Doughty Street Chambers. [Author's own views, not...

The principle of legal immunity from civil and criminal suits for diplomatic agents is a long recognised and protected principle in...

Introduction This article will provide a brief summary and comment on the recent decision of Mr Justice Swift in R (HAM) v Brent LBC...

I am delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of the third edition of Taylor on Criminal Appeals.It can be purchased in hard...

Cifci v Crown Prosecution Service [2022] EWHC 1676 (Admin) is an important ruling on the interaction between the prohibition on...

Judgment has been handed down in R (Milburn) v The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. Press release here. Alice Irving was...

There have been promises to abolish no-fault eviction. Unfortunately, section 21 Housing Act 1988 is still with us for now. In a recent...

A fair and accessible justice system, and an active and inquiring media, lie at the heart of our democracy. Ensuring that every citizen...

OFSI has published an updated version of its enforcement and monetary penalty guidance, which will come into effect from 15 June 2022.The...

Welcome to the latest edition of the DSC Criminal Appeals Bulletin.The Bulletin is aimed at assisting those involved in appellate work in...

High Court finds moving into statutorily overcrowded housing is not a “deliberate act” where Claimant could not afford suitable housing...

The three men and one woman were tried by a judge and jury for the offence of criminal damage. They were able to elect trial by jury as...