Since 2024, the Kuwaiti authorities have been undertaking a systematic review of nationality files, resulting in the revocation of nationality from reportedly tens of thousands of its citizens to date. Despite outcries from the international community, the campaign is showing
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Changes to the ICAS Code of Ethics – what do the changes mean for ICAS firms?
In our first blog, we discussed the changes made to the ICAS Code of Ethics and what those changes mean for members.
The 2026 updates to the ICAS Code of Ethics have significant implications that extend well beyond individual
The shocking state of maternity care in England – will somebody finally listen?
Arriving hot on the heels of Donna Ockenden’s report highlighting the scale of problems at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the final report from the national investigation into maternity and neonatal care led by Baroness Amos is bleak indeed. The
The "Inequality of Arms" Problem: AI-Assisted Complaints and Representations
One of the more immediate challenges facing regulators is not the use of AI by regulated professionals, but the increasing use of AI-generated advocacy by all participants in the regulatory process.
A number of regulators are reporting a marked increase
Beyond the statistics: a birth injury lawyer's reflections on the Nottingham Ockenden Report
After four years, the much-awaited government-commissioned independent review of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has been completed and published here. Led by Donna Ockenden, the review was prompted by significant concerns about the quality and safety
Probate Fees Set to Rise by 75%: What It Means for Families and Practitioners
The government has announced a significant hike in probate application fees, set to come into force on 13 July 2026. While most court and tribunal fee increases are broadly in line with inflation, the probate fee stands out as a
Press Round-Up: Regulatory and Professional Discipline – May 2026
Healthcare
1. General Medical Council (GMC)
The Department of Health and Social Care has opened a consultation on proposed reforms to the General Medical Council’s (GMC) legislative framework. The consultation seeks views on draft legislation – the General Medical Council Order
The FRC's revised Audit Enforcement Procedure: what the reforms mean for auditors and firms
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has now published its final reforms to the Audit Enforcement Procedure (AEP) following its consultation launched last year. With the revised AEP coming into force on 1 July 2026, we look at the new routes
This is not a love song: Song & Zhao v Smith & Others
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Song & Zhao v Smith & Others [2026] EWCA Civ 719, provides some useful reminders about the interplay between alleged breaches of director’s duties, insolvency and the unfair prejudice remedy.
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No off-season for sports law: five cases that defined a remarkable four weeks
For a number of sports, this time of year traditionally marks the end of the season – a moment when professional players down tools, fans digest another campaign, and those who work in and around sport draw breath.
In 2026,