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Silent majority
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Silent majority

Witness statements in employment tribunals should only be read aloud in exceptional circumstances, argues Mark Conway
Rise and shine
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Rise and shine

As we edge closer towards the ABS big bang, Stuart Bushell uncovers the impact of ILEX
Update: licensing
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Update: licensing

Roy Light considers appeals in the magistrates' courts, conditions on premises licences and the powers of licensing committees, as well as the latest guidance, books and legislation
Ignorance is bliss
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Ignorance is bliss

Challenging times? Hideous, more like. Jeannie Mackie clocks on to witness notification
Movin' on down
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Movin' on down

I'm pleased to report good news – of sorts – for me at least. Since my last missive and against the odds, a residence has been secured in the fine city of London. Not only a residence, but one which has space to swing at least one goldfish (Rufus) and store sufficient Henderson's Relish to ensure my northern roots are not quickly forgotten.
Update: residential property
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Update: residential property

Janet Armstrong-Fox reviews the acquisition of easements, collective enfranchisement, borrowers' privilege, party wall matters and recent moves to limit the use of SDLT planning
Counter productive
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Counter productive

Simply rebranding counter-terror laws is not enough – the government must focus on thorough investigation and uncovering evidence, argues Lucy Corrin