Updates and Briefing Papers

Humans, non-humans, and post-humans: Rethinking neurodiversity in a digital world

• FOIL

The need to be understood is commonly expressed as a typical human want. Narratives about neurodiversity tend to do so in terms of recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, learn, communicate, and process information. As we move to greater human/machine interactions in various aspects of our lives, it might be helpful to think about how we address neurodiversity in broader terms.

Civil Justice Council – Enforcement (Final Report)

• FOIL

The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has now published their final report on Enforcement which follows an earlier Call for Evidence in September 2024.

Using AI to Predict Injury Risk in Sport – an Insurance and Medico-Legal Perspective. Event Overview

• FOIL

The increased application of AI presents insurance and medico-legal implications, and these were the focus of discussion among experts at a recent event hosted by FOIL at 39 Essex Chambers in London.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Latest Update

• FOIL

Named in honour of Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also referred to as Martyn’s Law, is a piece of legislation focused on improving the security of publicly accessible venues in response to the ongoing threat of terrorism in the UK.

Climate Change and Insurance Regulation: Preparing for Challenges in 2025

• FOIL

Climate change is among the most significant challenges facing the insurance industry in 2025, transforming industry operating models and how insurers consider their risk assessments, pricing models, and claims processes.

CRU Update

• FOIL

The CRU have launched a new service that allows some claims to be submitted on-line to CRU.

Pre-litigation issues – including PIAB, the statute of limitations and negotiations – Presentation slides

• FOIL Ireland

Supreme Court’s decision in McAleenon

• FOIL
• FOIL Northern Ireland

The case arose from Noeleen McAleenon’s challenge against regulatory authorities for their alleged failure to address purportedly harmful emissions from the Mullaghglass landfill site in Northern Ireland.

E-Scooters: The Irish vs UK Approach

• FOIL

Until recently, the use of e-scooters in Ireland fell within a legal grey area – conscientious operators could not be sure as to whether their e-scooters could be driven legally on public roads, nor as to whether a driving licence, NCT, tax or insurance was required for their use.

Open Justice – Recent Developments

• FOIL

The Open Justice conversation is gaining momentum. On 30 January 2025, the Government finally responded to the Call for Evidence: Open Justice, The Way Forward (May 2023).

FOIL President’s Charity – Support for the Insurance Museum

• FOIL

The Scottish Law Commission’s recent report on damages for personal injury

• FOIL Scotland

The Scottish Law Commission’s recent report on damages for personal injury, published on 4 December 2024, represents an effort to overhaul and modernise the legal framework governing awards of damages for such claims in Scotland.