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Cream of the QROPS

Since coming into force in 2006, a substantial number of QROPSs have been established in several jurisdictions, and they may have wider application than first thought. Alan Fowler reports

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

Too much too young

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

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

Easy as ABS

Firms considering adopting the ABS model should take into account several regulatory issues before making a final decision, says Tony Guise

Make my day

Practitioners should consider a few elementary practicalities before rushing to complete an application to enforce, says DJ Tim Jenkins

Update: personal tax and trusts

David Bird reviews cases on double tax agreements, establishing non-resident status, HMRC guidance on employee shares and the treatment of business assets

Update: police

Caroline Day and Jill Lorimer consider DNA retention, stop and search, the validity of search warrants and police powers of entry