Dispute Resolution analysis: This case involved an application by Bioconstruct to advance a new cause of action following the circulation of a draft judgment, but before that judgment had been handed down. The court held that there was a ‘heavy burden’ required to justify such a late amendment and this had not been discharged. Accordingly, the application was dismissed. The case provides useful guidance on the principles applicable to late applications to amend, including the need to give other parties early notice. Written by Seth Kitson and Thomas Parsons-Munn, Dere Street Barristers.

Law360, London: The Netherlands central bank has ordered Rabobank to fix weaknesses in its anti-money laundering (AML) controls and warned the co-operative bank that it faces a 'punitive enforcement procedure', the lender said.

The concept that it is unlawful for an individual to discriminate against another on the grounds of his race.

This Practice Note summarises the materials available relating to protections and liabilities arising out of acts and omissions that amount to race discrimination or other forms of prohibited conduct that are connected to race, nationality or ethnic or national origins. The level of detail provided in this Practice Note is low, as its primary purpose is to guide subscribers onwards to the fully detailed materials found in the multitude of further Practice Notes that deal with each aspect of the subject matter in full depth. As such, this Practice Note should be regarded merely as a starting point for research, as full information will only be found elsewhere in the locations linked to below. The characteristics protected The Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010) provides protection against discrimination and other prohibited conduct which relates to certain listed characteristics which people may possess. Some protections relate specifically to only one of those characteristics. Others provide the same protection in relation to all the characteristics, which are collectively referred to as 'the protected characteristics'. ‘Race’ is one of these protected characteristics,

Race statute is a descriptive term used in legal practice to refer to primary legislation that prohibits discrimination, harassment or victimisation on grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin. It is not itself a defined legal term, but is used as shorthand for the core anti‑discrimination regimes relating to race.In England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the principal race statute is now Part 2, Chapter 2 of the Equality Act 2010 (for Great Britain) and, for Northern Ireland, the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 and related instruments. In Ireland, the term usually refers to the Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015 and Equal Status Acts 2000–2018, insofar as they deal with the protected ground of “race” (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins).In practice, lawyers use “race statute” when distinguishing race-based discrimination claims from other protected characteristics, when identifying applicable limitation periods, comparators, available remedies and the scope of statutory duties on employers, service providers, public authorities and landlords. Usage is broadly consistent across the UK and Ireland, though the detailed statutory frameworks and terminology differ by jurisdiction.

Law360, London: A racecourse business shuttered during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on 22 July 2025 lost its case that £2.5m insurance limits applied to every cancelled race, with a London court ruling that each event was not a separate point of loss.

In her first speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer on 8 July 2024, Rachel Reeves confirmed the centrality of planning reforms to the government’s agenda of rebuilding Britain’s economy.

Certain offences, eg common assault, have racially or religiously aggravated forms, which carry higher maximum penalties.

The full value of the annual market rent of a property.

A radio determination system based on the comparison of reference signals with radio signals reflected, or retransmitted, from the position to be determined.

The process of emitting energy as waves or particles. The energy is thus radiated. Frequently used for ionising radiation, except when it is necessary to avoid confusion with non-ionising radiation.

A numerical dose figure based on knowledge and assessment that is used as a planning aid for minimising individual radiation dose.