Duty of Candour in UK Judicial Review

The Inner Temple Library's current awareness feed highlights a guide on the duty of candour in UK judicial review. This duty requires parties to present all relevant information to the court, distinguishing it from standard disclosure duties in civil proceedings.

AI in Legal Blogging Experiment Reviewed

This post reviews the role of AI in legal blogging, revisiting earlier conclusions from 2023. It examines the increasing integration of AI in search engines and the differences between ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, while also touching upon copyright implications under UK law.

LSB Chair Promises Greater Scrutiny of Regulators

The incoming chair of the UK's Legal Services Board (LSB), Monisha Shah, has indicated a shift towards greater market surveillance and more proactive oversight of frontline legal regulators. This change in approach follows high-profile failures of large law firms and criticism of the LSB's previous 'light touch' supervision.

Former Attorney General Warns Over Henry VIII Powers

Former Attorney General Dominic Grieve has warned that 'Henry VIII powers', which allow ministers to amend acts of parliament via secondary legislation, are undermining parliamentary control. The comments were made in a new podcast series from the charity Justice aimed at improving legal literacy among lawmakers.

Judge Jails Romance Fraudster, Urges Media Sensitivity

A judge at Swindon Crown Court sentenced Gemma Kingsley to over seven years in prison for romance fraud, conning multiple men out of tens of thousands of pounds. The judge urged the media to report on the case with sensitivity, noting the victims' embarrassment and potential for further distress.

UK Home Office Lifts Ban on Asylum-Seeking Doctors Working in NHS

The UK Home Office has lifted a ban preventing doctors awaiting asylum decisions from working in the NHS. This rule change, effective March 26, 2026, follows a high court challenge and allows asylum-seeking doctors who have waited over 12 months for a decision to take up NHS positions, addressing critical staffing shortages.

Dillip Kumar Samantaray vs State Of Odisha - Environmental Damage

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) heard arguments regarding the admissibility of an application against Vedanta Limited for alleged environmental damage due to a red mud pond overflow on September 15, 2024. The applicant claims significant pollution of agricultural lands and the Bansadhara River, while the respondent argues the case is time-barred. The NGT is considering the admissibility of the case.

Dillip Kumar Samantaray vs State Of Odisha - Environmental Case

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) heard arguments regarding the admissibility of an environmental case filed by Dillip Kumar Samantaray against the State of Odisha and Vedanta Limited. The respondent, Vedanta, argued the case is time-barred, while the applicant cited significant environmental damage from a red mud pond breach on September 15, 2024, affecting agricultural lands and the Bansadhara River.

Devendra Sharma vs State Of Bihar - Environmental Pollution Case

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has initiated proceedings against M/s Sumit, Proprietor (Shri Pramod Sharma) for operating an illegal plastic manufacturing unit in Patna without necessary environmental permits. The NGT has directed the impleadment of the proprietor and the Bihar State Pollution Control Board as respondents and issued notices for closure and sealing of the premises.

Mukherjee vs West Bengal Govt. - Environmental Compliance Hearing

The National Green Tribunal heard an execution application regarding environmental compliance by the Government of West Bengal. The Tribunal noted delays in sewage collection pit construction, attributing them partly to election processes, and scheduled the next hearing for August 3, 2026.