The Upper Tribunal has given judgment in an important case on appeals against improvement notices under Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004, writes Richard Miller.

The Court of Appeal recently considered questions around natural justice and judge-assessor confidentiality under the Equality Act 2010. Catherine Rowlands and Nicholas Grundy KC analyse the judgment.

His Honour Richard Harper explains the purpose of his new book, The Family Court in Practice: a safeguarding guide for all practitioners working with children.

A recent Court of Appeal ruling has emphasised that there is no warrant for overlaying the test of necessity when it comes to the appointment of intermediaries. Holly Hilbourne-Gollop examines the judgment.

A recent judicial review decision found that there is no duty to provide same-sex intimate care. Ros Foster examines the case.

Katie Viggers analyses a recent judgment that has brought to light the complex and often perplexing legal landscape surrounding deprivation of liberty (DoL) for children under the age of 16.

Niamh Brennan rounds up the latest Court of Protection rulings of interest to practitioners.

Michael Jones KC analyses the latest children’s law cases of interest, ranging from risk assessments to the designation of local authorities for the purposes of interim care orders.

A recent High Court ruling has emphasised the need for clear evidence in support of arguments both in favour and against lifting the automatic suspension in a procurement dispute, write Ed Williams, Vicky Pace and Nico Tilche.

David Lawson and Katherine Hampshire analyse the approach taken to human rights claims in claims against public bodies providing accommodation and social care. Such claims face significant hurdles and there is a growing body of guidance on where the boundary lies.

Deborah Shield and Avaia Williams review the Court of Appeal’s reasoning in a case concerning the placement options for a young boy, M, where the court was asked to grapple with placing the child for adoption or delaying proceedings and determination to support a possible family placement abroad.

What is the correct route to challenge a decision of the local authority that you consider amounts to disability discrimination? This was the question recently tackled by Fordham J in the High Court. Catherine Rowlands examines the outcome.

The Supreme Court has used “pure grammar” to clarify the law relating to adverse possession. Nick McKnight considers the ruling.

The Court of Appeal recently overturned the care order regarding a child living at home with a complex care package, highlighting the importance of proportionality. Hazel Samuriwo analyses the judgment.

A recent experience in court highlighted that misunderstandings still exist around s 20 of the Children Act 1989, writes Emma Griffiths, who provides a whistle-stop tour of key principles, authorities and guidance to signpost practitioners when faced with an issue about the appropriate legal framework for accommodating children who are subject to care proceedings.

Charlotte Epstein dives into the decision to allow journalists to observe and report on family court hearings. Implemented following a successful pilot, the aim is to increase public understanding and awareness of the Family Courts.

New rules on compulsory mediation could have a major impact on social landlords, writes Ibrar Hussain.

Kara Cann looks at the growing use of ‘denial models’ for risk assessment in care proceedings.

Roderick Morton looks at the outcome of a High Court appeal against an enforcement notice on the grounds that the matters said to be a breach of planning control "have not occurred".

A recent judgment has reinforced the importance of landlord intentions under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Kirsty Black and Sophie Tracey look at the lessons from the case.