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10 hours ago

Call for crime victims' compensation cap to be lifted

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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Labour MP who slammed government jury trial reforms has whip suspended

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10 hours ago

Call for crime victims' compensation cap to be lifted

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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Labour MP who slammed government jury trial reforms has whip suspended

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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Blow for Starmer as judge rules Chagossians have right to live on disputed islands

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
#ai-in-law
Law
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Law
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Inside India's courts, AI's growing role sparks concern

AI-generated legal precedents can lead to serious judicial misconduct, as demonstrated by a case in India's Supreme Court.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

High Court dismisses judicial review against eVisa system | Computer Weekly

The High Court upheld the Home Office's eVisa system, ruling it lawful despite ongoing data issues and lack of alternative proof for immigration status.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Lord Brocket denies rape and sexual assault charges

Lord Charles Brocket, who is known for his appearance on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!', has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including two counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault.
Television
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Lawyer sacked for nonce' slur claims unfair dismissal due to brain injury

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UK politics
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6 days ago

Lawyer sacked for nonce' slur claims unfair dismissal due to brain injury

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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Reform defector loses High Court bid for access to Tory HQ and panic room'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Detectives investigating Mandelson and Andrew's Epstein links getting CPS advice

Prosecutors are advising police on investigations into Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case | CBC News

Prosecutors argue an Ontario judge erred in granting bail to a lawyer accused of advising a murder in a drug smuggling case.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

"What's at issue is can the president rewrite the Constitution. And basically we are arguing that birthright citizenship is clearly stated in the 14th Amendment and that the Supreme Court actually already decided this issue in 1898," Kohli says.
Social justice
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Young adults facing life or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The number of young adults receiving life sentences has nearly doubled in a decade, raising concerns about their mental health and future prospects.
#supreme-court
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump's influence on the Supreme Court is diminishing, with several legal challenges and decisions impacting his administration.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Harrods' closure of compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse called neither fair nor just'

Harrods is criticized for closing a compensation scheme for abuse survivors before completing an internal investigation.
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2 days ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

CPS giving 'investigative advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes

Prosecutors are providing early investigative advice to police regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Defection MP rightly locked out of office - court

Andrew Rosindell lost a High Court bid to regain access to his constituency office after defecting from the Conservatives to Reform UK.
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2 weeks ago

High Court ruling on EHRC trans guidance heads to Court of Appeal

We think it failed properly to recognise the nature and scope of the positive obligations imposed by Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights to protect the rights of trans and intersex people, and to avoid relegating them to 'an intermediate zone as not quite one gender or the other'.
LGBT
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Police officer who carried out unnecessary strip searches faces jail

Gerard Hutchings, a former police inspector, was convicted of sexual offences against young men during illegal strip searches over eight years.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Government must do more to help detained Brits in UAE, advocacy group says

Radha Stirling stated, 'It's disgraceful that more is not being done,' referring to the lack of adequate support for Britons detained in the UAE. Many individuals avoid seeking consular assistance due to a lack of confidence in the help provided by the Foreign Office.
UK news
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Housing estate board could face High Court action

Loughborough Estate residents face severe health risks due to management failures and threaten legal action against the management board for accountability.
Law
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'Absolutely scandalous' - judge decries attempt by man and up to 30 supporters to 'invade' High Court office

Patrick McGreal has initiated over 20 High Court actions since 2023, allegedly intimidating court officials and solicitors.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
#trump
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.01.26 - Above the Law

Trump is involved in legal matters, including birthright citizenship arguments and a recent criminal conviction.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Crown court backlog hits record high amid major reforms

Crown courts in England and Wales face a record backlog of over 80,000 cases, significantly impacting victims and prompting calls for reform.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Court of appeal says it cannot rule on which identical twin fathered a child

Paternity cannot be determined between identical twins due to DNA testing limitations, leaving parental responsibility unresolved for the child.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Landmark legal challenge against Home Office eVisa system heard | Computer Weekly

A judicial review challenges the Home Office's refusal to provide alternative proof of immigration status alongside its eVisa system, citing persistent data quality and integrity issues.
Law
fromLawSites
6 days ago

Survey Finds Majority of Federal Judges Have Used AI in Their Work, But Daily Use Remains Rare

Over 60% of federal judges have used generative AI tools, but few use them regularly in their judicial work.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Judge-only trials could increase security threat to judges, head of judiciary warns

The UK's head of judiciary warns that replacing jury trials with judge-only hearings poses grave security risks to judges who would work in concentrated locations.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Intitled to Tie Him Up: Can 18th-Century Chancery Practice Restore Patent Injunctions?

The U.S. government supports injunctive relief for non-practicing entities in patent cases, challenging two decades of post-eBay precedent limiting NPE injunctions through historical equity principles.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Judge Throws IT Worker Out Of Courtroom For Doing His Job - Above the Law

Judges must balance their authority with humility and public service to avoid abusive behavior in courtrooms.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Biglaw To D.C. Circuit: This Isn't Just About Us - It's About Whether The President Can Put Lawyers On A Leash - Above the Law

The fight over Trump-era executive orders targeting Biglaw firms intensifies as firms argue these orders threaten constitutional independence and the rule of law.
EU data protection
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

UK Court of Appeal Rules on the Concept of Personal Data in the Context of Data Security - DataBreaches.Net

A controller's data security duty applies to all personal data under its control, regardless of whether third parties could identify individuals from that data.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

David Lammy's controversial court reforms supported by MPs after Commons vote

David Lammy's Courts and Tribunals Bill passed its first parliamentary stage despite Labour backbench criticism that victim experiences are being exploited to advance judicial reforms limiting jury trials.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Judges reject appeal claiming VAT on private schools infringes human rights

We acknowledge that the measure may have a serious impact on the group one claimants if they are unable to afford private education which accords with their religious convictions, but it is important to bear in mind that they have the option of home schooling if free education in the state sector is not acceptable to them.
UK news
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 03.25.26 - Above the Law

The Justice Department may have leaked grand jury testimony, raising concerns about legal violations.
UK news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Britain's creaking courts to use Copilot for transcriptions

The British government will expand AI use in courts across England and Wales to improve efficiency through transcription, judgment summarization, and case scheduling.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Lammy braced for showdown with Labour MPs over plan to limit jury trials

Up to 65 Labour MPs are believed to be ready to rebel against the justice secretary's plans ahead of the first vote on the controversial bill on Tuesday. MP Karl Turner, a former Starmer loyalist, is leading the calls for a rethink.
UK politics
#prison-transfer
fromTheregister
2 months ago

London cops face court over live facial recognition creep

I was misidentified by a live facial recognition system while coming home from a community patrol in Croydon. Police officers told me I was a wanted man and demanded my fingerprints even though I'd done nothing wrong. What happened to me was shocking and unfair.
Privacy technologies
History
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Tickets Alert: Take a tour of the historic Lincoln's Inn

Lincoln's Inn is a historic walled legal estate in London offering guided tours of its chapel, library, main grounds, and Tudor-style dining hall.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Judge orders immediate arrest of Enoch Burke for again breaching injunction

Judge ordered immediate arrest of anti-transgender teacher Enoch Burke for breaching injunction barring him from Wilson's Hospital School; committal hearing set for Monday.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Labour lawyers blocked' from briefing MPs on jury trials overhaul before vote

Labour MPs opposing jury trial cuts faced blocked access to legal briefings from affiliated lawyers, with 65 MPs potentially voting against the courts and tribunals bill.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Scandal of four-year delays for criminal cases to go to trial

Spiralling backlogs mean a shocking 29 cases including violent crimes and drug offences have been scheduled to start as far away as 2030, with victims left waiting at least four years to have their day in court. In total, more than 2,600 Crown Court trials are not due to be heard until 2028, including 206 rape trials.
UK news
#transgender-rights
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

High court claimant was fed answers through his smart glasses, judge finds

A claimant was caught wearing smart glasses connected to his mobile phone while giving evidence in high court, receiving real-time answers during cross-examination.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Legal challenges couples face when applying to live together in the UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The sponsoring partner must meet a minimum income requirement set by immigration rules. That figure is fixed. If income falls short, even slightly, the application can be refused. The difficulty is often not the amount itself, but how it must be shown. Payslips must cover a defined period. Bank statements must match those payslips. Employer letters must confirm details in specific terms.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Man wore smart glasses for High Court 'coaching'

There was clearly someone on the mobile phone talking to Jakstys. He then removed his mobile phone from his inner jacket pocket. In my judgement, from what occurred in court, it is clear that call was made, connected to his smart glasses, and continued during his evidence until his mobile phone was removed from him.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Legalweek's Annual Judicial Panel: A Clear And Present Danger To Our Judges - And The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Federal judges face escalating threats, harassment, and violence from those who disagree with their rulings, creating a crisis threatening judicial independence and the rule of law.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

High Court clears way for thousands to pursue Capita data breach claims

A High Court judge has ruled that thousands of people affected by a major data breach at Capita can continue with their legal action against the outsourcing group, in a decision being described as a landmark for large-scale data privacy claims in the UK. In a judgment handed down on 9 February, Master Dagnall rejected arguments from Capita's legal team that solicitors acting for more than 8,000 claimants had abused the court process.
EU data protection
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

London courts have fastest growing case backlog

London's court backlog grew fastest in England and Wales, with nearly 19,000 outstanding criminal cases causing long delays that harm victims and discourage prosecutions.
#metropolitan-police
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

New hope for prisoners under indefinite jail terms as five cases referred for appeal

The open-ended sentences, which were scrapped in 2012 and have been described as psychological torture by the UN, have left thousands trapped in jail for up to 22 times longer than their original tariff. This includes many who were children at the time of their offence and handed a type of IPP sentence for under-18s called a Detention for Public Protection (DPP) jail term.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

MP asks High Court to block watchdog investigation

substantive claim to judicial review alleges procedural unfairness in the processes of ICGS, as well as perversity and illegality
UK politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Man appears in court charged with murder of student

An 18-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murder after De Montfort University student Khaleed Oladipo was fatally stabbed near the campus.
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#judge-only-trials
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

High Court challenge against Met Police's Freemason declaration thrown out

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK politics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Not consistent': why the high court ruled the Palestine Action ban unlawful

The proscription of Palestine Action was disproportionate under Home Office policy and infringed European Convention rights on expression and assembly.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Victory for Met Police as judges rule vetting can include unproved allegations

It seems to me that the nature of the exercise which is required in vetting is different from the exercise in disciplinary proceedings. In disciplinary proceedings, in common with many situations in which a decision-maker has to decide whether an event occurred in the past, the balance of probabilities is a sensible way to decide that question of fact. Either an event happened or it did not.
Law
Law
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Top 5 Leading Lawyers to Watch in 2026

A new generation of legal leaders will shape 2026 through innovation, strategic thinking, ethical leadership, and excellence in handling complex, high-stakes commercial and tech litigation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Ministers pay out 400k after losing Supreme Court gender case

The Scottish government paid nearly 400,000 to For Women Scotland after a Supreme Court ruling that defines a woman by biological sex under equalities law.
Law
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Top London barrister suspended over Jeffrey Epstein links

A Littleton Chambers barrister had associate membership suspended after released emails and images showed communications and meetings involving Epstein and Jean‑Luc Brunel.
Law
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Inside the Mind of William Gee: A Prominent Trial Lawyer's Career Journey

William Gee built a disciplined, results-driven trial practice focused on maritime and personal injury, securing major verdicts and substantial client recoveries.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Britain's former top judge tells Starmer: Make things right on IPP

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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