UK Supreme Court

A mother holds her newborn baby in hospital

Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules

The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.

6 days ago

17 Dec 2025

A blurry picture of Liam Paul Thompson. He has medium-length dark brown hair, and is wearing a dark jacket and white polo shirt underneath. He is smiling at the camera.

Government wins case to prevent release of secret intelligence

The case was appealing a coroner's intention to release details about the loyalist murder of Paul Thompson in 1994.

17 Dec 2025

10 Dec 2025

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Scottish Power liable for worker's asbestos death, court rules

Robert Crozier died after developing cancer from asbestos exposure while working for Scottish Power.

10 Dec 2025

6 Dec 2025

Education Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson delivers her keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Britain, 29 September 2025.

Trans women will not be allowed to attend main Labour Women's Conference events

The conference will take place in 2026 after being cancelled for a year in light of the Supreme Court's gender ruling.

6 Dec 2025

3 Dec 2025

A file photo of Melissa Green speaking into a microphone during an event.

Women's Institute to stop offering trans women membership

The National Federation of Women's Institutes said it made the decision with “sincere regret”.

3 Dec 2025

27 Nov 2025

Naomi Cunningham sitting in a BBC podcast studio. She is behind a microphone with a red cover that says Scotcast. She has short, grey hair and glasses. She is wearing a red jacket

Sandie Peggie lawyer says Scottish government is in denial

Lawyer Naomi Cunningham says the Supreme Court judgment is "a model of clarity and simplicity".

27 Nov 2025

17 Nov 2025

The Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain KC, in formal legal attire sits in a courtroom, wearing a traditional barrister’s wig and pearl earrings. She looks slightly upward to her left with a composed, thoughtful expression. Behind her are wooden panels and a red fabric backdrop.

Sex case ruling will not harm victims' rights - lord advocate

Dorothy Bain KC says "safeguards remain firmly in place" which protect those giving evidence.

17 Nov 2025

12 Nov 2025

Entrance of the Supreme Court with a blue sign outside that says 'The Supreme Court, the judicial committee'.

Judges say Scottish courts are risking right to fair trial in sex cases

The landmark ruling by the UK Supreme Court could trigger multiple legal challenges by men convicted of sexual offences.

12 Nov 2025

22 Oct 2025

Image shown is the front entrance of the Supreme Court. In the foreground there is a blue tabbard with the words 'The Supreme Court' written in white.

Thousands of disabled people at risk from 'back door' law change, say charities

The Supreme Court has been asked to revisit a previous ruling it made on what it means to be deprived of liberty.

22 Oct 2025

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