‘On 7 May 2026, the people of Wales went to the polls to elect the seventh Senedd Cymru. For a number of reasons, this was always destined to be a change election in Wales: using a new voting system to return an expanded Senedd of ninety-six members, together with significant changes to the Senedd membership and a likely change of government. In this blog, I focus on the last of these issues – the next Welsh Government – and consider some of the legal and political matters associated with forming a government under the Welsh devolution settlement.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 12th May 2026

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

‘Pressure is growing on government to act on legal threats designed to ‘harass and intimidate’ opponents.’

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The Guardian , 8th May 2026

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Pension Schemes Act 2026

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Victims and Courts Act 2026

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Crime and Policing Act 2026

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

‘Charlotte Proudman’s comments follow trial of Christopher Trybus, who was acquitted of all charges against wife Tarryn Baird.’

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The Guardian, 9th May 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

‘A man who attacked and tried to rape a 74‑year‑old woman in 1992 has been jailed after he was traced following a chance DNA breakthrough.’

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BBC News, 8th May 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘This briefing looks at the historical development of the speech from the throne and its contemporary significance.’

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House of Commons Library, 7th May 2026

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‘A UK Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official based in London have been found guilty of spying for China and surveilling dissidents through a “shadow policing” operation.’

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The Guardian, 7th May 2026

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‘A man who grabbed a young woman’s hair and asked “can I kiss you” while on a train to London has been convicted of sex-based harassment.’

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The Independent, 7th May 2026

Source: www.independent.co.uk

‘The Bar Standards Board (BSB) is to take a right of appeal against decisions of its health panels, which is currently restricted to the affected barrister.’

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Legal Futures, 8th May 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

‘A recent decision by the Upper Tribunal (UT) has clarified the interaction between the ring-fencing regime and the trade succession rules in the context of the tax treatment of a ‘hive down’ of a UK oil pipeline.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th May 2026

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

‘The purpose of this commentary on today’s unanimous judgment of the Supreme Court in the long-awaited case of In the matter of an application by Martina Dillon, John McEvoy, Brigid Hughes and Lynda McManus for Judicial Review [2026] UKSC 15 (hereafter ‘the Dillon judgment’) is limited. That judgment in effect considers two separate legal issues: the appropriate interpretation of the ECHR as applied to the Legacy Act; and the application of Article 2(1) of the Windsor Framework to the Legacy Act. This commentary considers only the latter issue.’

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UK-EU Relations Law, 7th May 2026

Source: eurelationslaw.com

‘The UK Supreme Court has allowed a government appeal in a major Troubles legacy case, in a decision which victims’ campaigners have branded “a bitter blow”.’

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BBC News, 7th May 2026

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‘A co-founder of the clothing company Superdry has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman after a night out in Cheltenham.’

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The Guardian, 7th May 2026

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‘This very lengthy judgment follows a lengthy trial of two test cases and a series of generic issues arising from claims by former members of HM Armed Forces for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). The litigation, known as the Hugh James Military Deafness Litigation, commenced with a claim form issued in August 2017 and expanded considerably. By the time of judgment, the total number of claims stood at 10,440. The case was managed without a formal Group Litigation Order but closely mirrored such litigation, with common case management, a Group Register, lead cases and generic issues.’

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Quarterly Medical Law Review, 7th May 2026

Source: 1corqmlr.com

‘A solicitor and a barrister in a family case have been granted an interim injunction against the litigant in person on the other side accused of harassing them.’

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Legal Futures, 7th May 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk