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New bail arrangements under the Policing and Crime Act 2017

The Act should improve decision making and reduce distress and injustice for individuals placed on bail, but further guidance will be needed first, writes Alec Samuels

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The late-night levy

Alec Samuels discusses the operation of a levy intended to limit alcohol-related disturbances in public places in the early morning

A new era for French contract law?

Rémy Blain and Mathew Rea consider whether French contract law could become the preferred choice to govern international business contracts

Law Society still wary of MoJ's digital court reforms

Chancery Lane remains concerned over lack of safeguards for vulnerable people

Interventionist thinking

Pro bono is no substitute for legal aid, but it might be time to accept it's the only option out there, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

Housing reforms receive mixed reception

Government to consult Law Commission over leasehold reform

Judges consider quitting over poor pay and pensions

A disenchanted judiciary speaks out over deteriorating work environment