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A confidential out of court settlement has been reached in a long-running civil case
List of vexatious litigants, banned from starting court cases without permission.
An urgent call for evidence in response to the challenges presented by the increasing use of a form of litigation known collectively as SLAPPs.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Apply to act for someone in court - litigation friends for children and people who cannot act for themselves because they lack the mental capacity
How to take legal action if someone owes you money (small claims court), how much it costs, what happens next. Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional - where to get help with papers and procedures
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Nicol and Mr J Naylor FRICS FIRPM on 5 January 2026
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