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14 Feb 2011

Jackson review 'could breach European law', QC says

Removing the rights of the victims of serious accidents to sue for negligence could trigger legal challenges under the European Convention, a leading public law silk has warned.

14 Feb 2011

Boost for cash-strapped councils as Supreme Court backs shared services

In a boost for councils and other public bodies hoping to save money by combining their services, the Supreme Court has ruled that a mutual insurance service set up by ten London councils did not breach European public procurement rules.

10 Feb 2011

Councils did not breach public procurement rules with shared insurance service

A group of ten London councils that set up a mutual insurance service did not breach European public procurement rules, the Supreme Court has ruled.

7 Feb 2011

Walk like an Egyptian

With legal aid slipping through the looking glass, Russell Conway rallies the troops

1 Feb 2011

Get out clause

Increased investment is key to rectifying the widespread violation of prisoners' release rights, says Philip Rule

1 Feb 2011

Opening options

Before sentencing a mother to prison judges should give greater consideration to her children's needs, says Rona Epstein

13 Dec 2010

Clarke 'astonished' by lack of controversy over sentencing plans

Justice secretary Ken Clarke has said he was “astonished” by the lack of controversy in parliament over his plans to transform criminal justice.

13 Dec 2010

Lawyers question impact of gender equality plans

Employment lawyers have questioned the impact of the government's decision to press ahead with 'positive action' to improve the recruitment of women and minority groups, while opting for a voluntary approach to gender pay reporting.