First we had the 2003 Licensing Act, which removed central legislative control of opening hours and handed it over to licensing authorities. The Act contained what the Home Office persist in calling a 'raft' of measures designed to control the effects of 24/7 pubs, and the Act was promoted as an aid to tourism, an inducement to a civilized European outdoors social life, and an economic enhancement.
Should the 'best interests' test follow clinical guidelines on 'intolerability' when considering withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment from children, asks Simon Elliman
Gregory Jones and Sarah Sackman consider cases on the expansion of Stansted airport, unlawful developments, screening opinions, the interpretation of planning control and giving reasons for granting permission
With firms being quoted higher premiums than ever and many being refused cover, solicitors are struggling to meet the renewal deadline. Jean-Yves Gilg reports
Solicitors considering litigation should act promptly but not hastily to avoid being either sued by clients or reprimanded by the courts, warns Seamus Smyth
The SFO's new guidelines for dealing with overseas corruption contain admirable aims, but it remains to be seen how successful implementing an American model will be, says Hassan Khan
The military coup that overthrew the legitimately elected government of Fiji two years ago remains a threat to the rule of law and to the independence of lawyers, says Sara Chandler
