Public Law

Articles

Blameless... but liable

Damage is being done to basic legal principles and logic in the quest for 'justice', say David Liebeck and Alan Langleben

Reforming gambling

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

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

Defending killing

Laurie Toczek considers the distinction between provocation and murder

Update: wills, probate and trusts

By Catherine McAleavey and Catherine Sanders

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

Civil litigation brief

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

Fair payment

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