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10 Nov 2010

Government in court setback over regional planning policy

The local government secretary's decision to do away with regional housing targets before any legislation to this effect has been adopted was unlawful, the High Court has ruled in a decision set to unblock planning applications stalled since the coalition has come to power.

1 Nov 2010

Institute not liable for abuse of boys

The Institute of Brothers of the Christian Schools, also known as the De La Salle Institute, was not vicariously liable for the abuse of boys at a school in Yorkshire, appeal judges have ruled.

13 Sept 2010

LSC faces more than 30 judicial reviews over civil legal aid contracts

The LSC is facing more than 30 judicial reviews from law firms which lost civil legal aid contracts in the latest tender round, it has emerged.

13 Sept 2010

Just deserts

Could contempt of court hold the key to stamping out fake claims? Kathryn Hammell investigates

13 Sept 2010

System meltdown

As cracks begin to appear in the legal aid scheme, how can firms plan for the future, asks Russell Conway

6 Sept 2010

Finding fault

When does a tort of strict liability require fault? When you're a psychiatric patient, writes Laura Davidson

24 Aug 2010

'Special discounts' for people pleading guilty in police stations

People who plead guilty to crimes in police stations and save the taxpayer from the expense of trials will be offered additional discounts on their sentences, a national newspaper has reported.

24 Aug 2010

Coalition opts for "light touch" equality duty

The coalition government has watered down its predecessor's plans for the general equality duty to be imposed on public bodies under the Equality Act 2010.