In this issue: Brexit headlines Judicial review Equality and human rights Constitutional and administrative law Subsidy control and State aid Information law Other Public Law news Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Brexit headlines Weekly digest of EU–UK TCA Specialised Committees’ publications-27 May 2026 This digest outlines the outputs published by the Specialised Committees created under the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) for the week 20–26 May 2026. See: LNB News 27/05/2026 8. Judicial review Residents opposing construction of the new Chinese embassy refused costs protection under CPR 46.24(2)(a) and the Aarhus Convention-R (Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association) v Secretary of State, MHCLG The High Court ruled that a challenge to national security mitigation tied to the proposed Chinese embassy did not attract Aarhus costs...
This round-up sets out information on publications issued by Specialised Committees created under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) covering the period 20 May 2026 to 26 May 2026 inclusive. The following publications were issued by Specialised Committees under the TCA: Agendas the agenda for the third meeting of the Working Group on Motor Vehicles and Parts under the EU-UK TCA has been released, now available here Source: Trade Specialised Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade......
The UK Supreme Court confirmed that Lord Stephens of Creevyloughgare will stand down on 7 April 2027 as a Justice of the Supreme Court and of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council......
The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (SLSC) has released its second report for the 2026–27 session. During its meeting on 19 May 2026, the SLSC examined several instruments, acting in line with Standing Orders......
Operational management describes the activities that meet customers’ and clients’ requirements, and as such sits at the heart of how any organisation is run, constituting a strand of management. Government lawyers play a part by supporting the procurement of services and by advising on internal change management programmes, ensuring initiatives are well managed. A grasp of the general principles of operational management is therefore valuable. With this in view, this subtopic compiles relevant materials exploring principles of operational management, see the Practice Notes:
Unlike the private sector, the government is concerned with service delivery which is effected...
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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