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Lack of resources do not excuse non-performance of a statutory duty, but they are relevant to whether the courts should grant relief.

Highway authority’s tree inspection regime deemed appropriate to avoid liability in tragic fatal accident.

Climate change presents a range of challenges, including heavy rainfall leading to more incidents of flooding.

Ransomware data breach claims may not be as complex as some would like us to believe. David Williams from DAC Beachcroft discusses the recent finding in Johnson v Eastlight Community Homes Ltd 2021.

The Supreme Court has expressed concern at ‘the potential for unprincipled expansion’ in vicarious liability.

What can a highway authority do to defeat claims arising on housing estate roads? Elizabeth Bower from Forbes discusses the finding of Collins v Tameside MBC 2017.

In R (on the application of Norman) v Chelmsford Crown Court & The Chief Constable of Essex Police 2020 the Court considered the lawfulness of the arrest of a husband and wife.