Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the legal rights and obligations for personal data protection and privacy. Read more...

The Purchase of land guide now includes new Stamp duty land tax questionnaire. This questionnaire can be used at the start of the matter to gather relevant information for the tax return.

Delay does not necessarily defeat proceedings for contempt of court.

As alternative dispute resolution processes creep towards becoming mandatory, we have published an article which can be used for in-house learning and development, or for clients to read and gain an understanding of the terminology and requirement to take part. Read more...

A new article about avoiding disputes after the death of a loved one has been published. Read more...

The By Lawyers Criminal Law Guide has been reviewed and updated to ensure that the commentaries and precedents are in line with current law and practice. The extensive review takes a practical approach, drawing on our considerable experience to cover all aspects of procedure, with a focus on practical tips that will help practitioners to run a criminal matter to completion confidently. Commentary and new precedents dealing with the following areas have been included: The victim surcharge and Cuthbertson, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 1883; The professional users access scheme; Family proceedings disclosure; The effects of the Criminal Procedure Amendment Rules 2021; Cautions, community resolutions and triage; and Perjury. We invite you to explore this updated publication and to consider the wealth of assistance the Criminal Law Guide offers.

The landmark case that considered the limits of the monarch to suspend Parliament.

The new practical Care Proceedings guide will assist practitioners in acting for respondents in public law care proceedings matters efficiently and confidently. Read more...

The National Police Chief’s Council, has issued new operational guidance for pre-charge bail and release under investigation. The guidance follows changes to pre-charge bail under the Policing and Crime Act 2017 and is in response to concerns in domestic abuse and high harm cases, including sexual offences and offences involving vulnerable people. Read more...

The Family Procedure Rules have been updated to allow all family courts to issue transparency orders.

Carer’s leave was introduced on 6 April 2024, and changes were made to redundancy protection for pregnant employees and new parents. Paternity leave entitlements were also amended. Read more…

The commentary on Private Child Arrangements has been updated to include comprehensive information and relevant case law concerning 16.4 Guardians. Read more...

By Lawyers has published a new publication: Trusts. With a comprehensive commentary and precedents, the Trusts publication deals with establishing a new trust, amending an existing trust, and bringing a trust to an end through vesting or termination. Read more...

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the reasons for dismissal from employment. Read more...

The By Lawyers Criminal Offences app now includes new offences created by the Public Order Act 2023. Read more...