Understanding Constitutional Law in the UK: The Rule of Law, Parliamentary Sovereignty and Fundamental Rights
Explore UK constitutional law, parliamentary sovereignty, the rule of law, separation of powers, human rights and judicial review.
Why Law Students Should Build Their Professional Online Presence Before Graduation
Law students should plan for their careers before graduation by securing a domain name, building an indexed legal portfolio, publishing legal research and preparing for SQE and QWE opportunities with law firms, charities and organisations.
Need to Fly? Here’s How to Find an Accessible Airline for You
Air travel can feel overwhelming when you have accessibility needs. Whether you use a wheelchair, require oxygen during flights, travel with a service animal, or have other mobility or health considerations, finding an airline that truly accommodates you makes the difference between a stressful experience and a smooth journey.
When a Disability Is Disclosed but Nothing Changes
Disclosure should be the beginning of workplace support, not simply another note placed on an employee’s personnel file.
Welfare Checks: What to Do If You Fear Someone Is in Trouble
Worried about someone who has disappeared online or sent an unusual message? Learn when to request a UK welfare check, even without their address.
Crown Immunity, Prison Deaths and Human Rights
What is Crown immunity and why has solicitor Aamer Anwar called for it to be lifted following prison deaths? We examine the deaths of Katie Allan and William Lindsay, section 48 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Crown Censure, Article 2 human rights and accountability for deaths in custody.
The £100m ‘Stealth Tax’ Raid on Law Firms
Andy Burnham’s Government is reportedly pressing ahead with a £100m Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts scheme. Learn what ILCA is, why law firms are being targeted, how client money interest could be taken and why the Law Society is opposing the proposals.
Jury Service: What You Can and Cannot Bring Into Court
Jury service court security explained: what jurors can and cannot bring into court, including prescription medication, pill boxes, syringes, umbrellas, phones, food and prohibited items, with practical solutions for people taking multiple medicines.
UN CRPD 35th Session 2026, Twenty Years of Disability Rights
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has opened its historic 35th Session from 12–27 August 2026, reviewing Chile, Lithuania, Qatar, Slovakia and Sri Lanka during the 20th anniversary year of the UN CRPD. We examine emerging concerns around independent living, psychiatric care, legal capacity, inclusive education, accessibility, digital inclusion, violence against disabled women and the future of global disability rights.
When Does PIP Coaching Become Exploitation?
A disability-benefits website reported as offering £49.99 PIP coaching has sparked questions about vulnerable claimants, paid benefits advice, consumer protection and regulation. We examine why nobody can guarantee PIP, the ethics of charging people in financial hardship for benefits guidance, and why the Government should consider stronger safeguards for commercial disability-benefit services.