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  • Ali v Hussain [2026] EWHC 112 (KB)

    Ali v Hussain: TikTok allegations of racism, serious harm and a £50,000 libel award The High Court (Media and Communications List) tried a libel claim arising from four TikTok videos accusing a long serving leisure centre receptionist of racist conduct. The court found that the defendant had published all four videos (including two via an […]

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  • Chancel Repair Liability

    Law Commission Consultation: Chancel Repair Liability In July 2025 the Law Commission launched a public consultation seeking to end uncertainty over chancel repair liability (CRL) in England and Wales. CRL is an ancient property obligation requiring certain landowners to pay for repairs to their parish church’s chancel. The Commission’s proposals would clarify that this liability […]

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  • The Chief Constable of Sussex Police & Crown Prosecution Service v XGY [2025] EWCA Civ 1230

    Court of Appeal reaffirms advocate immunity Introduction and Case Overview In The Chief Constable of Sussex Police & Crown Prosecution Service v XGY [2025] EWCA Civ 1230 (8 Oct 2025), the Court of Appeal reasserted the breadth of advocate and witness immunity in English law. XGY, a victim of domestic abuse, had taken pains to keep her […]

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