National advice scheme for rape complainants
Criminal procedure.
Remote controllers?
Private equity investment in the legal sector has passed the £1bn mark, reports Joanna Goodman. Should lawyers be pleased?
Evidential tension highlighted by LP v MP
Family and criminal law.
New act aims to streamline UK GDPR rules
Data protection.
Legal apprenticeships – a progress report
Education and training.
Family's poor relation
There are still only 13 family drug and alcohol courts in England, 18 years on from their foundation, despite their documented success.
Best of the blogs - 29 March 2026
Missed our blogs this week? Here’s our top five…
Courts and Tribunals Bill: unexpected day of drama
Line-by-line scrutiny was replaced with action-packed day of evidence sessions featuring impressive lineup of witnesses.
High cost of court transcripts is neither inevitable nor accidental
Several immediate options are available to the government if it is committed to open justice.
Weakening jury trials risks politicising Britain's courts
As the Courts and Tribunals Bill moves into committee, concerns sharpen. It is not a measured reform, it is a misstep.
News focus
In depth: Gaming tokens 'theft' case stakes out new legal terrain
A landmark case on the alleged theft of gold gaming tokens stakes out more legal ground on the unfamiliar terrain of digital assets.
Travel
New year, new energy: Top destinations to unwind
January invites us to start the year with intention. Whether it’s sunshine, spa time, or simply a change of scenery, you can now book restorative travel experiences in 2026 and beyond!
Hidden holiday gems: Unique destinations to discover
Whether you’re dreaming of twinkling Christmas markets, a sunny New Year’s getaway, or a quiet winter retreat closer to home, utc.travel helps you make more of your time off and spend less doing it.
The rise of travel as a wellness benefit: Why time off isn’t enough
The modern workforce faces unprecedented levels of stress, burnout, and disengagement. While traditional 'time off' once promised recovery, it’s no longer enough. A recent Robert Walters study (2025) found that over half of UK professionals check work emails while on holiday, undermining the very purpose of their break. True wellness ...
Reaching across the divide
Michael Mansfield KC reviews 'How do we even talk about Palestine and Israel? One group's experience in unspoken territory'.
A doomed teenager who changed the course of justice
David Pickup reviews 'Failed Justice: the Craig and Bentley Case Revisited'.
From Kiszko to Dando – cases that went wrong
The World’s Biggest Miscarriages of Justice: When Justice Fails
Reverse MIDAS touch?
Sally Azarmi reviews 'Outsourcing Crimmigration Control'.
Shaping and shaped by 250 years of history
James E Hurford reviews 'The U.S. Supreme Court in American Society: Historical Perspectives'.
