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......
This subtopic offers a suite of materials for contracting authorities running a public procurement started before the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) took effect on 24 February 2025. Any in-scope competitions initiated on or after that date fall under PA 2023. By virtue of the PA 2023 transitional and savings provisions, the earlier regimes remain in force insofar as required and appropriate to let contracting authorities finalise, complete and manage procurements begun before PA 2023 commenced (ie procurements that are still ongoing). The discussion here addresses the steps a contracting authority with an ongoing procedure must take once it has reached its contract award decision and prepares to proceed, with an emphasis on the key public procurement routes set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), SI 2015/102. It further explores potential issues the parties might face after award, such as dealing with a subsequent modification or responding to a legal challenge. This overview concentrates on the rules and principles that apply only under the pre-PA 2023 framework. For further guidance on PA 2023, see: Procurement Act 2023-overview...
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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