Recent reports of horrific abuse perpetrated by a Scout volunteer, Matt Ellett, in Somerset, have once again highlighted the devastating harm that can be inflicted on children by people entrusted with their care and protection. Ellett, 32 from Taunton, was found unanimously guilty and criminally convicted of 19 offences against five children following a trial in August 2026.

Disagreements about funeral arrangements can be extremely difficult for families, particularly where relatives have different views about whether someone should be buried or cremated. The recent High Court decision in Ofori-Kuma v Ofori-Kuma [2026] EWHC 2327 (Fam) considered exactly this issue.

The Cornell University case has sparked wider discussion about sexual assault at universities, victim blaming, misogynistic attitudes and the sharing of sexualised images, highlighting concerns that extend beyond the US to UK higher education. In this blog, Josie Clarke explores the prevalence and impact of sexual violence against students, the potential legal consequences for perpetrators and the legal options available to survivors seeking compensation.

Recent reports of alleged rape, sexual assault and harassment at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate have once again raised serious concerns in the media recently about the safety of young recruits and the responsibility of military institutions to protect those in their care.

Wypadek samochodowy może zmienić życie w jednej chwili, a jednym z najpoważniejszych możliwych skutków zderzenia jest urazowe uszkodzenie mózgu (TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury). TBI występuje, gdy nagła siła fizyczna powoduje uszkodzenie mózgu, na przykład, gdy głowa uderzy o kierownicę, szybę lub deskę rozdzielczą podczas wypadku drogowego. Może do niego dojść również wtedy, gdy głowa gwałtownie porusza się do przodu i do tyłu, powodując przemieszczanie się mózgu wewnątrz czaszki.

Switalskis Group has acquired specialist legal costs services provider Calculus Legal Costs Holdings Limited, welcoming the well-regarded business while it retains its own identity, management and client relationships.

One of the most distressing aspects of child sexual abuse cases is when offenders avoid facing justice altogether. A recent case highlighted by the BBC shows how an alleged and convicted abuser was able to leave the UK before standing trial or serving his sentences.

The High Court's decision in Patel v O'Sullivan & Ors (Re Estate of Kantaben Ratilal Patel) [2026] EWHC 801 (Ch) considered whether a Will should be declared invalid because the deceased did not know and approve of its contents or had been subjected to undue influence.