Public Authorities and Negligence: Lessons from Tindall v Chief Constable

Public Authorities and Negligence: Lessons from Tindall v Chief Constable Lucy McCann Introduction On 23 October 2024, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Tindall v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police [2024] UKSC 33, the latest in a recent series of appellate court decisions regarding the liability of…

Anonymity orders: putting the genie back in the bottle?

Anonymity orders: putting the genie back in the bottle? Leo Kirby PMC -v- A Local Health Board [2024] EWHC 2969 (KB) Nicklin J provides guidance on when and how to seek orders for anonymity and/or reporting restrictions. The default position must be open justice: it is for the applicant to…