UK Law Weekly
UK Law Weekly
Marcus Cleaver
A weekly podcast on recent legal decisions and news.
A Reference by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland of a Devolution Issue [2026] UKSC 16
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
Jun 8
9 min
In the Matter of an Application by Martina Dillon and others for Judicial Review (Nos. 1 & 2) [2026] UKSC 15
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
May 11
16 min
Gatwick Investments Ltd v Liberty Mutual Insurance [2026] UKSC 14
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
May 3
6 min
In the matter of X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) [2026] UKSC 13
How easy is it to set aside an adoption order? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
Apr 27
6 min
Orsted Ltd v Commissioners for HMRC [2026] UKSC 12
This case in the Supreme Court centred around the meaning of the word 'on'. uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
Apr 19
6 min
Kession Capital Ltd v KVB Consultants Ltd [2026] UKSC 11
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
Apr 6
6 min
UniCredit Bank v Constitution Aircraft Leasing and Celestial Aviation Services [2026] UKSC 10
The Supreme Court considers how the sanctions regime against Russia should apply. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
Mar 29
6 min
The Kingdom of Spain v Infrastructure Services Luxembourg [2026] UKSC 9
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
Mar 22
5 min
R v ABJ and BDN [2026] UKSC 8
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
Mar 15
10 min
[2026] UKSC 6 & 7
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
Mar 7
8 min
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