UK Law Weekly

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  Saxon Woods Investments Ltd v Costa [2026] UKSC 21 02.08.2026 6mnt

  The Supreme Court considers what it means to act in good faith. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  R v McCafferty [2026] UKSC 20 19.07.2026 6mnt

  When animal rights activists blocked access to a dairy works via a private road, did they obstruct a right that may be enjoyed by the "public at large"? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  Skatteforvaltningen v MCML Ltd [2026] UKSC 19 11.07.2026 7mnt

  A case brought by Danish tax authorities prompts questions about the doctrine of issue estoppel. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  Commissioners for HMRC v BlueCrest Capital Management LLP [2026] UKSC 18 05.07.2026 7mnt

  When is a partner not a partner? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  Commissioners for HMRC v HFFX LLP [2026] UKSC 17 22.06.2026 7mnt

  A dispute over the taxation of profits landed one of Britain's richest men before the Supreme Court. uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  A Reference by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland of a Devolution Issue [2026] UKSC 16 08.06.2026 9mnt

  As the Minister of Health in Northern Ireland prepares to update the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice, the Supreme Court is called upon to consider the impact any change would have on the right to liberty. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  In the Matter of an Application by Martina Dillon and others for Judicial Review (Nos. 1 & 2) [2026] UKSC 15 11.05.2026 16mnt

  The Troubles Legacy Act is scrutinised by the Supreme Court in the context of the Windsor Framework. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  Gatwick Investments Ltd v Liberty Mutual Insurance [2026] UKSC 14 03.05.2026 6mnt

  Can companies still make business disruption insurance claims from COVID-19 if they received support from the government? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  In the matter of X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) [2026] UKSC 13 27.04.2026 6mnt

  How easy is it to set aside an adoption order? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  Orsted Ltd v Commissioners for HMRC [2026] UKSC 12 19.04.2026 6mnt

  This case in the Supreme Court centred around the meaning of the word 'on'. uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  Kession Capital Ltd v KVB Consultants Ltd [2026] UKSC 11 06.04.2026 6mnt

  When a group of investors lost money because a financial services representative acted outside their authority, the investors decided to bring a claim against the company authorised by the FCA. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  UniCredit Bank v Constitution Aircraft Leasing and Celestial Aviation Services [2026] UKSC 10 29.03.2026 6mnt

  The Supreme Court considers how the sanctions regime against Russia should apply. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  The Kingdom of Spain v Infrastructure Services Luxembourg [2026] UKSC 9 22.03.2026 5mnt

  If an arbitration decision goes against a sovereign nation, to what extent is it allowed to claim state immunity? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  R v ABJ and BDN [2026] UKSC 8 15.03.2026 10mnt

  In this case, the Supreme Court considered the application of Article 10 ECHR (the right to freedom of expression) in relation to terrorism offences. 'Proportionality by the back door? The Supreme Court on the support offence in section 12(1A) Terrorism Act 2000' by Gabriel Tan and Lewis Graham https://administrativecourtblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/28/proportionality-by-the-back-door-the-supreme-court-on-the-support-offence-in-section-121a-terrorism-act-2000/ https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  [2026] UKSC 6 & 7 07.03.2026 8mnt

  This week the podcast examines two cases where there were extensive delays in bringing the proceedings. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2026] UKSC 5 01.03.2026 7mnt

  What sort of compensation should be paid out when a baby's life expectancy is drastically shortened as a result of medical negligence? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB [2026] UKSC 4 22.02.2026 5mnt

  The dairy industry took on Oatly in this trade mark dispute over use of the word 'milk'. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks [2026] UKSC 3 15.02.2026 8mnt

  How should intellectual property law deal with the growth of AI? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  Lewis-Ranwell v G4S Health Services (UK) Ltd [2026] UKSC 2 08.02.2026 6mnt

  If a person is found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity, should they be able to bring a civil claim for the failure to provide adequate mental health care? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
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  Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd [2026] UKSC 1 02.02.2026 7mnt

  How exactly should judges approach the interpretation of contracts? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com