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High Court Orders Government to Pay Costs Following Free Speech Union Judicial Review

28 July 2026

The High Court has ordered the Education Secretary to pay the costs of a judicial review brought by the Free Speech Union, after finding that the proceedings caused or significantly accelerated a change in the Government's position regarding free speech protections in higher education. In a costs order made by the Administrative Court, Mr C... Read more

Local Government Reorganisation: 5 Questions Before Vesting Day

22 July 2026

Council-owned companies, joint ventures and corporate vehicles can be easy to overlook during local government reorganisation. From wholly owned subsidiaries to housing companies and regeneration LLPs, councils should identify key legal and governance risks before vesting day to avoid problems later. Partner and expert, Peter Collins, explains all you need to know. Contents Why council-owned... Read more

Sharpe Pritchard Successfully Defends Local Authority in Nursery Closure Judicial Review Challenge

22 July 2026

Sharpe Pritchard has successfully represented a local authority in High Court proceedings concerning the closure of a nursery, securing the dismissal of a judicial review brought by a group of parents. The claim arose following the local authority's decision to agree to a proposal by the service provider to terminate its service contract early. The... Read more

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