12 February 2026
A new era of ICO investigation and enforcement
Given the wide scope of his regulatory responsibilities, the Information Commissioner has his work cut out. Although weighty GDPR fines are eye catching, enforcement proceedings are expensive, time consuming, and slow in providing much-needed clarity. Therefore, whilst taking a selective approach to imposing fines, the Information Commissioner’s Office (‘ICO’) has been exploring a range of alternatives to improve and enforce compliance. Alongside a new identity as the ‘Information Commission’ from April 2026, the ICO has new powers and new Enforcement Guidance. We are clearly moving into a new era of investigation and enforcement.
3 February 2026
ECHR reform and five other Public Law developments to look out for in 2026
Fred Allen looks at ECHR reform and lists out five other public law developments to look out for in 2026
18 November 2025
AI and access to justice: Deepening the divide?
Frontline legal services have the most to gain from artificial intelligence, but also face unique challenges in its provision.
24 September 2025
Enhancing Public Accountability: Key Elements of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2025
After many years of campaigning, and further to the Government’s commitment to introduce a statutory duty of candour for public bodies, the Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2025 (also known as the ‘Hillsborough Law’ bill) was introduced last week.
10 September 2025
A New Era of Football Regulation - The Independent Football Regulator
The new Independent Football Regulator (the “IFR”), which will oversee a new regulatory regime designed to protect and promote the sustainability of English men’s elite football, reached a significant milestone last week.
