Articles

  • 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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  • Challenging False AI

    Challenging False AI Representations Online: Legal Remedies and Practical Barriers Introduction On 30 September 2025, OpenAI unveiled Sora 2, its next-generation AI model for video and audio. The launch is accompanied by a mobile app, invite-only in the U.S. and Canada initially, which permits users to upload a one time video to verify their identity […]

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