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On 3rd June 2026, judgment was handed down in Picker v Tew, a libel claim arising from allegations of sexual assault made by the defendant about the claimant. Kirsten Sjøvoll & Mariyam Kamil acted for the Defendant, instructed by Freeths LLP.

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Join us on 17 June 2026, from 13:00-13:30, for episode 5 of our Lifecycle of Employment Tribunal Litigation webinar series. James Laddie KC will examine witness statements.

Register here: https://t.co/CB25RDrFLy

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The High Court has ruled that the Food Standards Agency’s charging model for meat‑sector inspections was unlawful, following a challenge brought by the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers. Toby Fisher acted for the First Interested Party.

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The High Court has ruled that the Government failed to understand the consequences of removing transparency and labelling for gene-edited crops and foods.

David Wolfe and James Robottom acted for Beyond GM, instructed by Leigh Day.

Read more: https://t.co/IkFBvzttaU

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In the latest episode of @doubjeopardypod, @KenMacdonaldKC and @TimOwenKC are joined by Sarah Vine KC to discuss the Fordingbridge rape sentences.

Listen here: https://t.co/v3Rukm9spr

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Gavin Millar KC joins Alan Rusbridger and Lionel Barber on the Prospect Magazine podcast Media Confidential.

Together, they explore the fight against SLAPPs and compare the UK’s current libel framework with approaches in the US and Canada.

Listen here: https://t.co/hYpP4yvTJd

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Matrix Causes Funding will be open to applications for projects creating equality of opportunity for vulnerable communities.

The application window opens on 1 July, closing on 30 Sept.
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The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal has granted leave to appeal to Neil and Donna Sands following the dismissal of their case against the operators of the Tattle Life gossip website.

Gavin Millar KC is instructed by Arthur Cox LLP.

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In this interview, Aidan O’Neill KC, who represented the intervener before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Joined Cases C‑428/24 and C‑476/24 FZ AR, shares his insights on the Court’s judgment of 21 May 2026.

Read more: https://t.co/yNPSZNVrxJ

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Join Karon Monaghan KC and Hayley Webster on 10 June 2026, from 17:30-18:30, the next episode of our Webinar Series: Sex, Politics and Protected Beliefs – balancing competing rights under the Equality Act 2010.

Register here: https://t.co/I79iNhb0mG

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Toby Fisher will be speaking @LIDW_ 2026 on 2 June at 11:15-13:00 about 'Law at the Frontiers' discussing trends, challenges and opportunities of law and dispute resolution in frontier areas such as space and deepwater. #LIDW26

Register here: https://t.co/ZZvdmQdf3H

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We are delighted to announce that Jonathan Glasson KC has been appointed as a legal member of the Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission (POAC). Jonathan will take up this new appointment alongside his full-time practice at the Bar.

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The Government of St Helena has settled a constitutional challenge to primary legislation which deprived victims of clinical negligence from legal representation and denying them access to justice. Toby Fisher was instructed by Hugh James Solicitors.
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Zoë Leventhal KC has co-authored an article on the ���Rights of Nature” movement in Counsel Magazine.

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LawInSport have published the article “No Record, No Defence: Secret Ballots and the Limits of Sports Federation Autonomy (CAS 2025/A/11915)” by Prof. Suzanne Rab.

Read more: https://t.co/F1AUs2fiTm

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Matrix is delighted to announce that Jessica Simor KC and Rhodri Thompson KC have been appointed to the Expert Panel of the Independent Football Regulator.

Read more: https://t.co/WhHzLXoyZa

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Join us on 3 June 2026, from 13:00-13:30, for episode 4 of our Lifecycle of Employment Tribunal Litigation webinar series. Darryl Hutcheon and Hayley Webster will examine privacy and restrictions on disclosure (Rule 49).

Register: https://t.co/sWBpGnT03q

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The Matrix Causes Fund supports projects expanding access to justice. Applications open 1 July–30 Sept (midday).

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/ZkmntUSoLX

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Join Karon Monaghan KC and Anirudh Mathur on 27 May 2026 for episode 2, part 1 of our Webinar Series: Sex, Politics and Protected Beliefs – balancing competing rights under the Equality Act 2010.

Register: https://t.co/WwUtwFoAL8

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Today the High Court has handed down a preliminary issue judgment in the case of R (Rupert Lowe MP) v Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme [2026] EWHC 1163 (Admin). Sarah Hannett KC and Katy Sheridan were instructed by Speaker’s Counsel.
More: https://t.co/vVFB2YBGvb