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Women’s prisons face warnings over staff shortages and unsafe conditions
Women in two English prisons are being held in poor conditions, with staff shortages affecting
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New guide aims to strengthen lawmaking at Holyrood
A new guide aimed at helping MSPs navigate Scotland’s legal and constitutional framework has been
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High Court appointments condemned over lack of diversity
The appointment of 10 new High Court judges has been criticised after only one woman
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Government launches drive to recruit thousands of new magistrates
The Government is urging people to consider becoming magistrates as it launches a national campaign
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Comment & Analysis
Thirlwall Inquiry: What this means for local authorities and social care organisations
James Arrowsmith, Partner in social care at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, which advised NHS England during the inquiry, provides his comments on what the report’s findings mean for local authorities and other social care organisations.
Yes, 100 year-old law applies to likes of Meta
CTS confirms ban on Meta glasses in judicial buildings in England and Wales, as per long established
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The Hillsborough Law: A new era of candour for the public sector
Following the Hillsborough Law passing through the House of Commons, Ridwaan Omar from Forbes Solicitors,
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New CPO rules: What local authorities need to know about conditional confirmations
The Compulsory Purchase of Land (Conditional Confirmation) Regulations 2026 take effect on 11th April, introducing
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Will local government reorganisation delay the preparation of local plans?
The importance of universal coverage of up-to-date local plans is not in doubt. Local plans
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Features
A guide to the new long-term rough sleeping partnership plans
The government has pledged to halve long-term rough sleeping by the end of this Parliament
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Zane’s Law: The fight to stop homes being built on toxic land
As North Northamptonshire councillors consider backing Zane’s Law, we examine how the campaign has progressed since
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The insidious legacy of asbestos in UK public buildings
We recently reported on a case in which a 70-year-old former plumber received a substantial
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London Assembly demands funding for illegal waste sites
The UK Government has been called on to establish an ongoing funding programme to help
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500 new officers to target money laundering networks
Five hundred new officers will be recruited to tackle money laundering and organised crime as
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Families of asbestos victims to receive ‘fairer’ compensation
Families who have lost loved ones to asbestos and other dust-related diseases are set to
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