Archive

Under the influence

R v Bree shows the difficulties of judging what is 'consent' and 'rape' after the victim has been drinking, says Paul Tain

Investigating death

Charles Foster considers recent developments in the law relating to inquests

Reforming gambling

As the Gambling Act 2005 is being implemented, Roy Light assesses the extent of the new rules

Grave danger

In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, Tim Ryan looks at mandatory minimum sentences for firearms offences in the UK

Mental incapacity: residence, care and contact

Fenella Morris and Victoria Butler-Cole review the courts' application of guardianship and care provisions in the Mental Health Act 1983

PII special report: Solicitors' Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII): the market in 2007

Trevor Moss, director of professions at TL Risk Solutions, is an experienced and qualified insurance practitioner specialising in the provision of solicitors' Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII).

Defending killing

Laurie Toczek considers the distinction between provocation and murder

Update: wills, probate and trusts

By Catherine McAleavey and Catherine Sanders