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Fact-finding hearings in the health and social context

Laura Davidson considers the need for fact-finding in mental health cases, which was explored for the first time recently in AM v Partnerships in Care

Attorney General '50/50' on Brexit

Jeremy Wright QC MP concerned the prime minister's deal may not go 'far enough'

The fine line between disclosure and human rights

Who decides whether a crime committed by an MP is or isn't in the public interest, and how far should we extend the rule, debates Kevin Poulter

Challenges and implications of the Autumn Statement

Lawyers will need to ensure local authorities are familiar with their duties on land disposal, increases in council tax, and a number of other requirements in the new year, explains Tiffany Cloynes

The British Bill of Rights and the nightmare delay before Christmas

Is the government finally realising it cannot avoid ECHR provisions and international obligations when drafting the Bill, asks John van der Luit-Drummond

RSPCA's right of reply to ''The zeal of the RSPCA'

David Kirwan's claim (see SJ 159/40) that one case in 2014 ?shows the RSPCA 'could win a prosecution without evidence or proving malic'; does not stand up to examination.

Sugar Candy

Animal rights activists are suing a New Orleans amusement park after one of its caged chimpanzees was found smoking cigarettes and consuming soft drinks.

Law Centres Network: Asylum process pays lip service to children's best interests

The government's commitment to children's welfare is not reflected in practice according to report