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Defining liberty

We should spend time defining what we mean by liberty before considering what amounts to a deprivation of it for mental health patients, says John O'Donnell

Shared parenting boosts children's rights

The reforms implemented in Australia proved successful in the majority of cases, and the UK can learn from this experience, argues Duncan Ranton

Stalking reform needs careful consideration

An independent parliamentary enquiry has called for a review of the laws which protects victims of stalking, claiming the current legislation is not fit for purpose.

A tale of two cities

Perdoni v Curati reinforces to practitioners the importance of establishing domicile, advises Nigel Thomas

Two should become one

Fusing solicitors and counsel into a single profession will lead to a more promising future for all, argues Julian Young

Rights and risks associated with photography

Recent cases and legislation have made advising photographers more complicated. Jonathan Silverman highlights some of the issues that can arise

Education update

Jennifer Agyekum reviews the right to legal representation at internal disciplinary hearings, a case questioning the independence of the OIA and disability discrimination

Time is money

Jackson's move to encourage stricter case management could provide welcome relief for overburdened country courts, explains Simon Gibbs