For all the advances in forensic science, expert and surveillance evidence (for which see 'Behind bars' passim, and without doubt futurim) the majority of criminal trials depend on eye witness evidence. Eye witness evidence depends on memory, and memory is a fragile, corruptible and partisan tool. Just how fragile is being demonstrated at the moment by a BBC and Open University series of 'Eyewitness' programmes running on Sunday nights, developed in conjunction with forensic psychologists and Greater Manchester Police.
Largely unaffected by the recession, the agricultural sector in the East Midlands is thriving – but farmers and those advising them must now develop plans for the future to ensure continuing success. Jean-Yves Gilg reports
The green lease toolkit will encourage landlords and tenants to work together on environmental issues, allowing them to put ideas into practice which will prepare the way for eventual legislation, says Dominic Beeton
ABSs could deliver genuine benefits but there is just no way of knowing at this stage whether the model will be suitable for your firm, says Jonathan Smithers
Practitioners must give early and proper consideration to the disclosure of electronically stored information, and should ensure the search is discussed fully with the other side, says Mark Clark
