Having already written a blog post called “Squelching” this morning, I feel compelled to show you this London Times article: “Mumbling, [squelching] and the danger of badly captioned TV subtitles/Half of the nation like to watch with words appearing on
The Legality of Police Live Facial Recognition Policy: The Scope and Limitations of Thompson and Carlo – William Page
In April 2026, the Divisional Court handed down its judgment in R (Thompson and Carlo) v The Commissioner of Police of The Metropolis [2026] EWHC 915 (Admin), the second major judicial challenge to the use of Live Facial Recognition
Decriminalising children
The government is considering whether to raise the age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales. Currently 10 years, it compares with the age of 12 in Scotland and 14 or higher in most European countries.In a policy document published
Pannone Corporate advises on recruitment trade deal
Pannone Corporate has advised on the acquisition of Sussex-based recruitment specialist Grafton Banks Finance by Stanton House.
The law firm acted as legal adviser to Stanton House, which specialises in placing senior candidates within accountancy and finance, transformation, and private
Law and Media Round Up – 18 May 2026
On Saturday 16 May 2026, two separate protests took place in central London – one pro-Palestine demonstration a day after Nakba Day, and the other, a far-right rally staged by Tommy Robinson. Police deployed 4,000 officers, including reinforcements from outside
The Solicitors Charity sees sharp rise in women in need of help
Gallagher: More complex needThe Solicitors’ Charity has seen a sharp rise in the number of women calling on it for help, making up nearly three-quarters of all new clients in the last year.From the total number of clients, old
Save the hare
Poachers who hunt wild hares with dogs can expect to receive prison sentences of up to six months under a new guideline issued by the Sentencing Council today. It takes effect in England and Wales next month.
Recent Court Decisions in England and Wales Emphasise Importance of Clear Dispute Resolution Clauses
Two recent decisions from the courts of England and Wales illustrate the importance of understanding how a dispute resolution clause may operate when entering into a contractual arrangement.
Queering Private Law Conference
[We have the following announcement. DRE] Registration now open for the Bentham House: Queering Private Law Conference [sponsored by the] UCL Faculty of Laws, September 3-4, 2026. The conference will cover a wide range of private law topics, including contracts, torts,
Ideals and Jurimesh partner to bring AI vendor readiness to mid-market M&A
AI vendor readiness comes to mid-market M&A. Ideals and Jurimesh integrate to deliver 1,000+ legal and commercial risk checks on data rooms in 20 minutes.
Vendor readiness is standard at the top of the market. Ideals and Jurimesh bring it