Friend or foe?The Children and Adoption Act 2006 has the potential to be a ground-breaking piece of legislation, says Pamela Collis
Mental incapacity: residence, care and contactFenella Morris and Victoria Butler-Cole review the courts' application of guardianship and care provisions in the Mental Health Act 1983
Grave dangerIn the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, Tim Ryan looks at mandatory minimum sentences for firearms offences in the UK
Reforming gamblingAs the Gambling Act 2005 is being implemented, Roy Light assesses the extent of the new rules
Under the influenceR v Bree shows the difficulties of judging what is 'consent' and 'rape' after the victim has been drinking, says Paul Tain
Update: employmentSue Ashtiany rounds up recent developments in sex discrimination, sick pay policy, equal treatment and disciplinary procedure