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Planning committees do not need to 'decide for themselves' on impact to wildlife

Council planning committees do not need to “decide for themselves” on the impact of developments on wildlife where they can rely on reports from Natural...

Libel success fees breached journalists' human rights

Libel success fees in the Naomi Campbell privacy case were a breach of the media's right to free expression, the European Court of Human Rights...

Employers must shed 'ageist assumptions' as default retirement age is scrapped

Ignoring pleas from employers, the government has confirmed that the default retirement age (DRA) will be consigned to history from October this year.

Tainted love

Here's hoping this year's fresh Family Proceedings Rules sort out this maddening self-help situation, says Marilyn Stowe

Bump in the night

Insisting children's games have a social value to counter balance any risks involved will reduce the essential elements of challenge and excitement, warn Kris Lines...

Executive power

Legal executives will play a crucial role in the provision of legal aid, but partners must ensure it does not cross the line of exploitation,...

Otherwise engaged

The Law Commission last week unveiled the details of a consultation that could pave the way for the legalisation of prenups in English law (see...

Candid camera

Where do judges actually stand on the issue of covert surveillance? Duncan Wright investigates