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A Modern Jarndyce v Jarndyce: Privy Council Endorses Robust Approach to “Inordinate” Appellate Delay (Baird v Goldgar and others [2026] UKPC 23)

A Modern Jarndyce v Jarndyce: Privy Council Endorses Robust Approach to “Inordinate” Appellate Delay (Baird v Goldgar and others [2026] UKPC 23)

Olivia Peake and Simon Kiely examine the Privy Council’s decision in Baird v Goldgar, which clarifies the distinct tests for striking out an appeal for want of prosecution and abuse of process in the Eastern Caribbean, and reinforces judicial willingness to act robustly where delay has become inordinate.

June 18, 2026

A Modern Jarndyce v Jarndyce: Privy Council Endorses Robust Approach to “Inordinate” Appellate Delay (Baird v Goldgar and others [2026] UKPC 23)

News

Essex to launch judicial review proceedings over reorganisation plans

June 19, 2026

County launches injunction bid against flying flags along public highways

June 18, 2026

Reed chose five-unitary Essex model despite officials recommending three councils, letter reveals

June 18, 2026

District set to launch legal challenge over Norfolk reorganisation plans

Jun 18, 2026

Seven new Court of Appeal judges named

Jun 12, 2026

SRA publishes revised supervision guidance after Mazur judgment

Jun 12, 2026

Decisions about remote participation should not be based simply on resources: Judiciary

Jun 12, 2026

Justice Committee questions capacity of Magistrates’ Courts to cope with criminal justice reforms

Jun 12, 2026

London borough sues architects over condition of library built in 2011

Jun 11, 2026

Civil Justice Council to review track limits and High Court/County Court boundary

Jun 09, 2026

Administrative Justice Council sets up working groups to tackle tribunal backlogs and data collection

Jun 08, 2026

Competition Appeal Tribunal strikes out claims against council over regeneration funding

Jun 08, 2026

High Court restructure to introduce new Business and Property Division

Jun 02, 2026

Supreme Court overrules Cheshire West judgment on deprivations of liberty and valid consent

Jun 02, 2026

Suffolk becomes latest council to issue pre-action letter over reorganisation

Jun 02, 2026

Council names 10 chambers to barristers framework

Jun 01, 2026

High Court grants claimant permission for judicial review over 2023 council meeting question ban

May 29, 2026

High Court to hear judicial review challenge next week over library closure plans

May 28, 2026

Legal challenge over decision on reorganisation “would fail”, council told

May 28, 2026

Supreme Court to rule next week on deprivations of liberty and valid consent

May 27, 2026

High Court Judge raises concerns over litigants in person, AI-generated arguments and “substantial and increasing” workload of public law cases

May 20, 2026

Bar Standards Board publishes new AI guidance

May 20, 2026

CPR Committee consults on allowing judges to decide small claims without a hearing

May 19, 2026

LGA seeks clarity on legal privilege and criminal offences in duty of candour bill

May 18, 2026

London borough secures High Court injunction against scrap metal site

May 18, 2026

Essex Reform UK leader says legal action against reorganisation will be first act in office

May 14, 2026

Upper Tribunal allows appeal over ability to give evidence by video link in housing management case

May 14, 2026

High Court dismisses contempt of court application under ‘persons unknown’ injunction as defendant was known to quarry operator

May 13, 2026

Law Society supports disclosure obligations for AI use in court documents

May 13, 2026

Public Services Ombudsman for Wales and Enforcement Conduct Board agree memorandum of understanding over complaints handling

May 12, 2026

Welsh council secures £730k fine against major supermarket chain for hygiene offences

May 12, 2026

Judiciary considers simplifying Business and Property Courts disclosure regime

May 11, 2026

Supreme Court to hear appeal by council over Low Traffic Neighbourhood removal ruling

May 07, 2026

Litigation involving public sector bodies saw 48% increase in 2025: research

May 07, 2026

Routine judicial decision-making “will be informed or directed by machines", Master of the Rolls says

May 06, 2026

Handling of housing disrepair in spotlight as regulator reviews claims management market

May 06, 2026

High Court refuses application to lift automatic suspension under Procurement Act 2023

May 06, 2026

City of London Corporation officers’ report recommends keeping trans-inclusive policy for swimming ponds

May 05, 2026

Justice largely on “sidelines” of English devolution debate, report warns

May 05, 2026

Administrative Court proceedings set to be broadcast from early 2027

May 05, 2026

High Court to hear legal challenge to council tax reduction scheme brought by disabled Somerset resident

Apr 30, 2026

High Court considers application by foster parents for injunction pursuant to Human Rights Act to prevent council from removing children from their care

Apr 29, 2026

Chancellor warns AI use could put legal professional privilege at risk

Apr 24, 2026

Features

Limitation and other arguments in subsidence claims

Limitation and other arguments in subsidence claims

June 10, 2026

Tom Danter looks at the lessons from a recent subsidence claim brought against a local authority.

Housing conditions claims and allocation

Housing conditions claims and allocation

June 03, 2026

Another allocation appeal success reinforces the correct approach in housing conditions claims, writes Craig Leigh.

Transparency and open justice in the Court of Protection

Transparency and open justice in the Court of Protection

May 29, 2026

The Court of Appeal has said no to routinely disclosing position statements. Avaia Williams sets out the key takeaways from an important ruling.

Judicial review of sports governing bodies

Judicial review of sports governing bodies

May 27, 2026

George McLellan, Jack Trevella and Oliver Dickie consider whether sports governing bodies should be amenable to judicial review.

AI use and the hidden risk to legal privilege

AI use and the hidden risk to legal privilege

May 27, 2026

Deflecting various arguments in highways matters

Deflecting various arguments in highways matters

May 13, 2026

The (further) perils of failing to comply with service requirements

The (further) perils of failing to comply with service requirements

May 13, 2026

The meaning and application of “freedom of speech” within the law

The meaning and application of “freedom of speech” within the law

Apr 30, 2026

Drawing the line: Civil Restraint Orders in social housing

Drawing the line: Civil Restraint Orders in social housing

Apr 24, 2026

Companies House Reform: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

Apr 16, 2026

New Regulations for the Use of AI in Court Documents?

Apr 16, 2026

Expert evidence in children proceedings: principles for practice and better outcomes

Apr 16, 2026

Defective but not fatal

Mar 31, 2026

The lawfulness of emailing licensing decision notices

Mar 26, 2026

Sentencing guidelines for HSE offences and public bodies

Mar 26, 2026

The Supreme Court on termination of JCT contracts

Mar 20, 2026

Chickens, Fish and Lobsters - how are they protected?

Mar 16, 2026

Impecuniosity and other issues in credit hire claims

Mar 12, 2026

Court documents and AI

Feb 25, 2026

Obvious risks: the beautiful game

Feb 18, 2026

Judicial review: prematurity, standing and the correct forum

Feb 13, 2026

Schools, grass banks and the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957

Feb 11, 2026

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Family Courts

Feb 06, 2026

Non-party access to documents used in civil court proceedings

Jan 28, 2026

Webinars

Chickens, Fish and Lobsters - how are they protected?

42 Bedford Row provide an analysis of legal protections on particular species and case law in the area.

Defending Age Assessment Challenges: A Guide for Local Authorities

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