United Kingdom: Civil Law

That was how Stephen Houseman KC, sitting as a deputy Commercial Court Judge described the claimants’ conduct when he struck out an application for summary judgment on their US$300m fraud claim.

A Private Members' Bill introduced in the House of Lords seeks to establish statutory rights for boat dwellers, recognizing boats as lawful homes with protections similar to land-based residences. The proposed legislation has sparked debate between advocates for boat dwellers' access to services and concerns from marine industry stakeholders about its impact on navigation authorities and marina operations.

The Court of Appeal's decision in Sintes v London Borough of Tower Hamlets examines whether public authorities can be held liable for failing to prevent hazards created by third parties. This case explores the boundaries of negligence and nuisance law when regulatory powers and inspection procedures are in place, but no direct control exists over the party causing harm.

Explore the legal implications and professional responsibilities surrounding kindness in crisis situations, examining how solicitors navigate ethical obligations when helping clients through failure and difficult circumstances. This analysis delves into the intersection of compassion and legal practice in criminal law.

Landowners in Scotland facing unauthorised occupation of their property have specific legal remedies available through the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. Understanding the distinction between former tenants and unauthorised occupiers is crucial, as each requires different procedural approaches to recover possession efficiently.

Its initial analysis shows broad agreement that no new AI-specific requirements are needed for professional legal drafting, but views differ on the right approach for witness statements.

In England and Wales, the ability to set aside judgments obtained by fraud reflects the principle articulated in the 70-year-old decision...

The draft code aims to set out what it means to be a regulated mediator or regulated mediation organisation, and the standards the public should be able to expect.

In March 2026, the UK Government published its Fraud Strategy 2026–2029, part of a broader economic-crime policy package building on the Economic Crime Plan 2 (March 2023) and the Anti-Corruption Strategy, published in December 2025.