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Out of focus

By attempting to avoid accusations that he is creating a regulatory regime, the DPP in his final policy on assisted-suicide prosecutions has wrongly exposed those with much-needed medical expertise to the risk of prosecution, says Penney Lewis

Too much too young

Russell Conway wonders why some newly-qualified solicitors are taking home a much larger pay cheque than legal aid lawyers

Setting a new course

Parties to divorce proceedings can rely on an increasing number of remedies outside the traditional sphere of ancillary relief to secure their rights, say Amy Radnor and Grant Howell

Update: professional negligence

Victoria Brackett considers cases on apportioning blame between barrister and solicitor, imposing absolute obligations, apportioning liability, limitation and scope of retainer

A matter of time

Allowing too much time to pass before a child's evidence is challenged risks traumatising them further, says Benjamin Newton

Update: crime

Ian Harris and Christopher Gutteridge discuss the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, breaching the Criminal Procedure Rules, police malpractice and sentencing for firearms offences

Plain speaking

Holiday insurance providers should ensure they give customers clear information about their policies to avoid regulatory sanctions, says Laura Clarke

Pick and mix

The Law Commission's proposals for reforming adult social care will combine current and future policies, resulting in a clearer and more straightforward legal system. Frances Patterson QC, the commissioner in charge of the project, reports