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Judge and jury

Could the English jury become the next victim of a Belgian political assassin? Richard Easton and David Rhodes hold court

Update: health and safety

We need education on the Health and Safety Regulations not reform of the law, argues Zahra Nanji

School's out

Hubert Picarda gives his take on 2010's key charity cases and looks ahead to what 2011 has in store for the chastised Charity Commission

Tainted love

Here's hoping this year's fresh Family Proceedings Rules sort out this maddening self-help situation, says Marilyn Stowe

Bump in the night

Insisting children's games have a social value to counter balance any risks involved will reduce the essential elements of challenge and excitement, warn Kris Lines...

Executive power

Legal executives will play a crucial role in the provision of legal aid, but partners must ensure it does not cross the line of exploitation,...

Otherwise engaged

The Law Commission last week unveiled the details of a consultation that could pave the way for the legalisation of prenups in English law (see...

Candid camera

Where do judges actually stand on the issue of covert surveillance? Duncan Wright investigates