17 April 2026
If children are banned from accessing ‘social media’, which platforms will they be banned from?
In March 2026 the Government launched a wide-ranging consultation on children’s access to the internet, ‘Growing up in the online world: a national consultation’. As part of that consultation, the Government is looking at whether there should be a minimum age for children to access social media, or certain social media features, and what age would be right. The consultation follows Australia’s recent ban on social media for under 16s, and an announcement by the Greek government that they will ban access to social media for children under 15 years old.
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.
