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Update: Awaab’s Law Awaab’s Law Comes Into Force: What It Means for Tenant On 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law will officially come into force across England. It marks a major shift in housing regulation for social landlords. We referred to it here in relation to Decent Homes. Key Requirements Under Awaab’s Law The law introduces […]
Variant Season Why September Always Smells Like Syringes and Suspicion We don’t just comment on the law… Every year, like clockwork, the UK government unveils a new Covid variant just in time for the autumn vaccine push. It’s become so routine that you could set your calendar by it, right after the return to school […]
Occupational Rent Occupational Rent When couples separate, one of the most common sources of tension is the family home. If the property is jointly owned but only one person remains living there, the question arises: should the non-occupying owner be compensated? That’s where occupational rent comes in. What is occupational rent? It’s rent, as it […]
Occupation Order Occupation Order: Martins v Central Family Court Introduction An Occupation Order under the Family Law Act 1996 is an order used to regulate who may live in a family home, often in the context of domestic abuse or relationship breakdown. Whilst these orders are typically issued by family courts, they are not immune […]
The Impact on Litigants What about litigants in person or otherwise? Whilst the Harman Review was specifically about judicial bullying towards lawyers, it is a fairly obvious conclusion that litigants in person can also be bullied by judicial rogues. The report does acknowledge that judicial bullying can extend beyond barristers to affect litigants, especially vulnerable […]
Harman Review A System Under Scrutiny On 8th September 2025, England’s legal system faced a moment of reckoning. A major report, the Harman Review*, exposed widespread bullying by judges across courts in England and Wales. The findings were stark, and have persisted for years, often in silence: What is “Judicial Bullying”? Judicial bullying refers to […]
Practice Direction 36ZI Pilot: Police Notification for Protective Orders This new Practice Direction 26ZI, introduces a pilot scheme which will run for a year: the effective dates are: 14 July 2025 to 13 July 2026 Scope: The PD pplies to non-molestation orders and any variations or extensions of them, provided they are made in private […]
Practice Direction 36ZI Police Notification Pilot for Protective Orders The pilot scheme will run for a year: the effective dates are: 14 July 2025 to 13 July 2026 Scope: Applies to non-molestation orders and any variations or extensions of them, provided they are made in private law proceedings and are recorded on compatible HMCTS systems. […]
Justice For All? Unpacking Westminster’s Access to Justice Inquiry The House of Commons Justice Committee has launched a landmark inquiry into the state of access to justice in England and Wales; this is a move that could reshape how legal support is funded, delivered, and understood across the country. What is the inquiry about? The […]
AI in the Courtroom Fair Trial -v- Tech Hype Artificial intelligence is changing how we live; and now, it’s changing how we go to court. From drafting legal documents to analysing evidence, AI tools are being used more and more in England’s justice system. But is this progress, or a potential threat to fair trials? […]