The High Court has provided important guidance on the ‘absolute duty’ to secure special educational provision, writes Ollie Persey.

The Court of Appeal recently overturned a capacity ruling in a complex case. The ruling highlights the need for careful consideration of expert evidence, writes Catherine Rowlands.

Gavin McLeod looks at the lessons to be learned from right of way disputes over the last 12 months.

A High Court judge has dismissed a judicial review claim against the decision of Tower Hamlets to remove so-called ‘Liveable Streets’. Saira Kabir Sheikh KC and Daisy Noble explain why.

Philip Kolvin KC looks at the lessons to be learned for those holding shadow licences from a recent High Court ruling involving a London nightclub.

Avaia Williams analyses a recent Court of Appeal judgment which provides insight into the handling of lies and credibility in family proceedings. The case clarifies the treatment of lies in family courts, particularly as it relates to fact-finding in child welfare cases and the distinction between the criminal and family courts.

Michael Jones KC rounds up the latest children law cases of interest to practitioners.

Joanna Moody considers whether, and if so in what circumstances, an adoption order can ever be revoked.

Claudia Saxton provides a simple breakdown guide in relation to transparency orders; who may be granted a transparency order and what may they report on.

Rebecca Davies discusses the Family Presiding Judge for London, Mr Justice MacDonald’s new practice note and strategy aimed at reducing the huge backlog and delay in the London family courts and how family lawyers may be affected.

Justin Gray explores solutions to the risk of children being able to veto their own care plans for long-term living arrangements in Scotland.

Gary Fawcett considers two recent care cases he has dealt with recently where ‘recusal’ has cropped up.

Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) examines a recent High Court case concerning the Mental Health Act, ‘detainability,’ and judicial scrutiny (and the real underlying problems of children with complex needs).

A High Court judge recently made some important observations on the making of FGM protection orders in the future. Adam Kayani examines the ruling.

Natasha Davison and Chloe Poskitt set out the key take-aways from two recent cases in relation to dispute resolution procedures.

Emily Price analyses two recent Court of Protection cases that concerned the treatment of long-term relationships.

The Administrative Court has considered the extent possible child criminal exploitation can impact a school’s decision to permanently exclude. Leon Glenister explains the ruling.

A failure to abide by court rules meant that a judicial review claim challenging the grant of planning permission for the Bristol Sporting Quarter project failed at the first hurdle. Kary Withers explains why.

Following recent changes in the law and guidance, as well as recent media coverage of housing issues, there is a significant rise in housing disrepair claims. Mandy Williams and Nichola Johnston anticipate this trend will continue together with an increase in claims’ complexity.

Michael Owen, Sumi Begum and May Atkinson round up the latest cases and court decisions of interest to housing associations and local authorities.