United Kingdom: Constitutional & Administrative Law

An exploration of historical legal symbolism and its modern implications, examining the intersection of ecclesiastical authority and legal tradition through the lens of medieval imagery...

A Nottingham solicitor writes directly to the new Health Secretary calling for a judge-led statutory public inquiry into systemic maternity care failings across England, drawing on lessons from the Hillsborough Law and the findings of the Ockenden Review into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The United Kingdom's Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces a statutory requirement for organisations to establish documented data protection complaints procedures by June 2026. This reform reflects a broader regulatory shift towards demonstrable accountability in data protection, with implications extending beyond UK borders to organisations engaged in cross-border data processing, particularly in jurisdictions like Nigeria where data protection frameworks are still evolving.

After six weeks of bruising election campaigning – not to mention recent years in which politics has strained the UK's long-founded reputation for consensus and stable policymaking – the nation wakes up on 5 July with a major shift in the landscape.

From 31 October 2026, new national rules will fundamentally change how planning decisions are made in England – with most decisions shifting from committee to officers. Here's what commercial developers need to know

The UK government has launched a consultation on safety principles for automated vehicles, seeking input on regulatory frameworks that will govern self-driving technology on British roads.

The EU AI Act introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence systems, establishing risk-based obligations that vary from outright bans on certain AI applications to detailed...

The Football Governance Act 2025 (FGA) came into force in July 2025, ushering in a new regulatory framework for the top five tiers of English men's professional football.

The Court of Protection must carefully distinguish between adults who are vulnerable but capable of making their own decisions and those who genuinely cannot understand or weigh the relevant information required for sexual relationships.