Dartmoor Commons Grazing Case - Wild Justice Wins One Ground

The High Court ruled in favor of environmental group Wild Justice on one of eight grounds in its case against the Dartmoor Commoners' Council regarding livestock grazing. The court found the council failed in its duty to properly assess the number of animals that could be grazed while preserving the commons' ecological value.

Court of Appeal rules council approval for reserved matters lawful

The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that Buckinghamshire Council lawfully approved a reserved matters application for a housing development. The environmental group Wildfish's judicial review, challenging the approval due to issues with wastewater treatment capacity, was dismissed.

Passenger Fails Appeal Over Car-Cruising Injunction Breach

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a passenger who was found to have breached a car-cruising injunction obtained by the London Borough of Enfield. The appellant argued he was unaware of the injunction and did not participate in the prohibited activity, but the court upheld the High Court's finding that he knew of the order and was a participant.

House of Lords Backs Plans to Decriminalise Abortions

The House of Lords has backed plans to decriminalise abortions, following a vote by MPs last summer. This move, part of an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, aims to end police investigations into abortions under a 164-year-old law. The decision follows a BBC investigation into an increase in prosecutions under the Offences Against the Person Act.

Prison Cell Fire Safety Risks in England and Wales

The Ministry of Justice in England and Wales has admitted that tens of thousands of prison cells remain unsafe due to fire risks, reneging on a pledge to make them fire-safe by the end of 2027. This means a significant portion of the prison population will continue to be at risk. Legal action is being threatened by a penal reform charity.

Webinar on Arab League Legislative Bodies

The Law Library of Congress is hosting a webinar on March 26, 2026, discussing the role of legislative bodies in Arab League member states. The webinar will cover the structure, election modalities, eligibility criteria, and legislative processes within these countries.

Interview with Muneera Al-Khalifa on Global Legal Research

The Library of Congress Law Blog features an interview with Muneera Al-Khalifa, a Scholar-in-Residence focusing on global legal research. The interview discusses her background, academic journey, and previous blog posts on topics including anti-domestic violence legislation and AI regulations in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Interview with Foreign Law Intern Thanintita Pasupa

The Library of Congress Law Blog features an interview with Thanintita Pasupa, a foreign law intern focusing on legal developments and regulatory compliance in Thailand. Pasupa discusses her background, academic history, and her role in analyzing and summarizing Thai laws for the Global Legal Monitor.

Interview with Eun Young Nam, Foreign Law Intern at Library of Congress

The Library of Congress Law Blog features an interview with Eun Young Nam, a foreign law intern in the Global Legal Research Directorate. Nam discusses her background in international law and dispute resolution, her previous work with the Korean government on WTO negotiations and ISDS, and her current role assisting with legal research for Congress, executive agencies, and courts.

CPSC Seeks Extension for Consumer Product Safety Information Database Collection

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a notice requesting an extension for the collection of information related to the publicly available consumer product safety information database. The comment period for this notice ends on April 20, 2026.