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Lords push through Victims and Courts Bill with new powers and sentencing rules

The Victims and Courts Bill completes the Lords stage with reforms on sentencing and victims’ rights

Government retreat on AI copyright sparks fresh uncertainty

Dame Caroline Dinenage says delay on AI copyright reform leaves creators exposed and policy uncertain

Solicitor cleared after undercover sting fails to prove misconduct

Tribunal rejects allegations of false asylum advice and sham marriage suggestion after undercover probe

Court rejects “inflated” MRO charges in major personal injury costs decision

High court sets 25% cap on medical reporting fees, rejecting higher markups in key costs ruling

Navigating the 2026 UK Legal Landscape: AI, Regulation and the New Talent Paradigm

The UK legal sector in 2026 has firmly outgrown its reputation as a slow-moving profession

Struck-off solicitor jailed for fraud refused return to roll

Tribunal cites gaps in evidence, lack of retraining and no proof of recent legal work in refusing application

Solicitor blocked from ownership and client funds access under new conditions

SRA restricts solicitors role, banning management, compliance duties and access to client funds

Plans to use client account interest to fund justice system face backlash

Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Council warn scheme could raise costs, hit smaller firms and undermine access to justice

Government expands Child Focused Courts to tackle backlog in family cases

Rebranded pathfinder courts to expand nationwide with £17m funding to reduce delays in private law children cases

Lady Chief Justice highlights rising delays, safety fears and growing pressure on courts

Courts facing crisis as delays surge and judges targeted by online abuse