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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...

A tale of two cities

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

Off target

The adoption system needs vast improvements – but imposing stringent time limits is illogical and unhelpful, argues Graham Pegg

New beginnings

First Silverbeck Rymer, now Russell Jones & Walker. Are the first law firms to be acquired as part of alternative business structure plans a sign...

Knowing right from wrong

Susanna Fitzgerald tackles the extent to which magistrates' courts can overturn decisions by licensing authorities at appeal

Time is money

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

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

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