What are the consequences when an expert introduces a new theory during cross-examination? Charlotte Buck, pupil barrister, analyses practice points…
Potential probative value outweighs criticisms of production of surveillance evidence in Perrin v Walsh [2025] EWHC 2536 (KB)
In Perrin v Walsh, criticisms about the production of surveillance evidence were outweighed by its probative value when determining admissibility. Daniel…
Anonymity orders in injury cases: new PF10 issued following PMC v Cwm Taf Morgannwg [2025] EWCA Civ 1126
John-Paul Swoboda KC analyses the judgment in PMC and updates practitioners as to the new PF10 form issued by the…
Does an estate inherit a claim for diminution in value of lost services? Keating (administrator of the estate of Stephen Birtles) v Abdisalan (1) and Aviva Insurance Ltd (2) [2025] EWHC 1926 (KB)
Isaac Hogarth of 12KBW discusses this case, in which he appeared for the successful 2nd Defendant in a strikeout application…
Intentional inflictions of injury and civil claims for abuse
Recent media reports of abuse raise questions about the intentional infliction of injury in tort. In this blog post, Megan…
Reckless tackles are negligent tackles: Elbanna v Clark in the Court of Appeal
Megan Griffiths of 12KBW updates practitioners on the Court of Appeal’s decision in Elbanna v Clark [2025] EWCA Civ 223…
E-Scooter Claims and Illegality – Where Are We Now?
Bébhinn Murphy explores the first reported e-scooter case to consider the defence of illegality, with input from Oliver Rudd, who…
Clarke v Poole: To reopen or not to reopen
Finn Selman, Pupil Barrister at 12KBW, discusses the issues of medical examination and fairness between the parties in the latest…
Young v Downey: Court of Appeal affirms Alcock test for secondary victim claims
Lara Thomas examines the Court of Appeal’s recent confirmation in Young v Downey [2025] EWCA Civ 177 that there is…
No assumption of responsibility after release from police custody: Dobson v Leicestershire Police
Author: Alexander Cornelius, (pupil barrister, 12KBW) In the tragic case of Dobson v Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police [2025] EWHC…
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