Public Law

Articles

18 May 2007

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

11 May 2007

Defending killing

Laurie Toczek considers the distinction between provocation and murder

11 May 2007

Update: wills, probate and trusts

By Catherine McAleavey and Catherine Sanders

4 May 2007

Stubbing out

In the first of two articles, Michael Salter and Chris Bryden examine the forthcoming Health Act 2006 and its potential consquences for smokers and non-smokers

27 Apr 2007

Civil litigation brief

Gordon Exall reviews the problems relating to Part 36 offers made by defendants when the claimant is under a disability

27 Apr 2007

Fair payment

Toby Boutle and James Pavey consider how landlords in possession claims can avoid the pitfalls of the fixed costs regime

20 Apr 2007

Power hungry

The Greenpeace decision on public consultations poses a challenge to the government, say Justine Thornton and Martin Edwards

20 Apr 2007

Horsing around

Further guidance is required to clarify awkward wording in the Animals Act 1971, says Katherine Deal