Law and Media Round Up – 9 February 2026
The High Court has held ruled that the Police Federation of England and Wales acted unlawfully in suspending two elected Federation Chairs, and barring one from re-election, over comments they made on GB News and social media about racism in policing.
Law and Media Round Up – 9 February 2026
The High Court has held ruled that the Police Federation of England and Wales acted unlawfully in suspending two elected Federation Chairs, and barring one from re-election, over comments they made on GB News and social media about racism in policing.
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Press Regulation: New Poll finds that 71% of public back independent press regulation
A substantial majority of the British public believe that newspapers and news websites should be regulated by an independent body, according to new public polling.
Press Regulation: New Poll finds that 71% of public back independent press regulation
A substantial majority of the British public believe that newspapers and news websites should be regulated by an independent body, according to new public polling.
06.02.2026 18:15 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Law and Media Round Up – 26 January 2026
The highly anticipated trial of Lawrence and ors v Associated News Ltd (ANL) KB-2022-003316 began on Monday 19 January 2026. The claimants are Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Elizabeth Hurley, Sir Elton John, David Furnish, Sir Simon Hughes, Prince Harry and Sadie Frost Law. The trial is listed for 10 weeks.
Law and Media Round Up – 26 January 2026
The highly anticipated trial of Lawrence and ors v Associated News Ltd (ANL) KB-2022-003316 began on Monday 19 January 2026. The claimants are Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Elizabeth Hurley, Sir Elton John, David Furnish, Sir Simon Hughes, Prince Harry and…
26.01.2026 15:37 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Australia: With its new laws, the government is tackling hate speech quickly, but not properly – Keiran Hardy
On Tuesday, in response to the Bondi terrorist attack and mounting pressure to take strong action, the Albanese government released draft legislation to counter hate crime and strengthen firearm controls.
Australia: With its new laws, the government is tackling hate speech quickly, but not properly – Keiran Hardy
On Tuesday, in response to the Bondi terrorist attack and mounting pressure to take strong action, the Albanese government released draft legislation to counter hate crime and strengthen…
25.01.2026 00:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ransomware: what it is and why it’s your problem – Thembekile Olivia Mayayise
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that makes a victim’s data, system or device inaccessible. It locks the target or encrypts it (converting text into an unreadable form) until the victim pays a ransom to the attacker.
Ransomware: what it is and why it’s your problem – Thembekile Olivia Mayayise
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that makes a victim’s data, system or device inaccessible. It locks the target or encrypts it (converting text into an unreadable form) until the victim pays a ransom to the…
20.01.2026 14:19 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Law and Media Round Up – 19 January 2026
The highly anticipated trial of Lawrence and ors v Associated News Ltd (ANL) KB-2022-003316 will begin on Monday 19 January 2026. The claimants are Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Elizabeth Hurley, Sir Elton John, David Furnish, Sir Simon Hughes, Prince Harry and Sadie Frost Law. The trial is listed for 10 weeks.
Law and Media Round Up – 19 January 2026
The highly anticipated trial of Lawrence and ors v Associated News Ltd (ANL) KB-2022-003316 will begin on Monday 19 January 2026. The claimants are Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Elizabeth Hurley, Sir Elton John, David Furnish, Sir Simon Hughes, Prince Harry and…
19.01.2026 09:07 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Law and Media Round Up – 12 January 2026
Happy New Year to all readers. The Hilary Term begins on Monday 12 January 2026 and runs to Wednesday 16 April 2026. This Round Up covers news items since our last edition on 15 December 2025.
Law and Media Round Up – 12 January 2026
Happy New Year to all readers. The Hilary Term begins on Monday 12 January 2026 and runs to Wednesday 16 April 2026. This Round Up covers news items since our last edition on 15 December 2025.
12.01.2026 10:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Top 10 Privacy and Data Protection Cases 2025 – a selection
Inforrm covered a wide range of data protection and privacy cases in 2025. Following our posts in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 , 2022 and 2023 here is our selection of notable privacy and data protection cases from England and Wales, the ECtHR, the CJEU, Australia and Canada in 2025.
Top 10 Privacy and Data Protection Cases 2025 – a selection
Inforrm covered a wide range of data protection and privacy cases in 2025. Following our posts in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 , 2022 and 2023 here is our selection of notable privacy and data protection cases from England and Wales, the…
07.01.2026 00:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Top 10 Defamation Cases of 2025: a selection
Inforrm reported on a large number of defamation cases from around the world in 2024. Following a now established tradition, with our widely read posts on 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 defamation cases, we present our own eccentric selection of legally and factually interesting cases from England, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Florida from the past year.
Top 10 Defamation Cases of 2025: a selection
Inforrm reported on a large number of defamation cases from around the world in 2024. Following a now established tradition, with our widely read posts on 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 defamation cases, we present our own…
30.12.2025 10:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
United States: Trump v BBC, a $10 billion “total loser” and a SLAPP
On 15 December 2025, President Donald Trump issued a claim for defamation and deceptive and unfair trade practices, claiming damages of "not less than" $5 billion, interest, costs punitive damages and attorney's fees for each cause of action.
United States: Trump v BBC, a $10 billion “total loser” and a SLAPP
On 15 December 2025, President Donald Trump issued a claim for defamation and deceptive and unfair trade practices, claiming damages of "not less than" $5 billion, interest, costs punitive damages and attorney's fees for each…
20.12.2025 18:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Australia: Reddit says it’s not a social media platform. The High Court is unlikely to agree – Luke Beck
Reddit is asking Australia’s High Court to rule that it’s not a social media platform and therefore should not have to comply with the under-16s social media account ban.
Australia: Reddit says it’s not a social media platform. The High Court is unlikely to agree – Luke Beck
Reddit is asking Australia’s High Court to rule that it’s not a social media platform and therefore should not have to comply with the under-16s social media account ban.
16.12.2025 00:56 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Law and Media Round Up – 15 December 2025
This is the last Law and Media Round Up of 2025. The Michaelmas Legal Term ends on Friday 19 December 2025 and the Hilary Term commences on Monday 12 January 2025 when we will publish our next round up.
Law and Media Round Up – 15 December 2025
This is the last Law and Media Round Up of 2025. The Michaelmas Legal Term ends on Friday 19 December 2025 and the Hilary Term commences on Monday 12 January 2025 when we will publish our next round up.
15.12.2025 10:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
News: SDT dismisses entirety of “SLAPP” allegations against Hamlins LLP partner
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (“SDT”) has today dismissed all allegations made by the SRA against Christopher Hutchings, a partner at Hamlins LLP, following a “SLAPP” complaint.
News: SDT dismisses entirety of “SLAPP” allegations against Hamlins LLP partner
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (“SDT”) has today dismissed all allegations made by the SRA against Christopher Hutchings, a partner at Hamlins LLP, following a “SLAPP” complaint.
08.12.2025 13:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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