First we had the 2003 Licensing Act, which removed central legislative control of opening hours and handed it over to licensing authorities. The Act contained what the Home Office persist in calling a 'raft' of measures designed to control the effects of 24/7 pubs, and the Act was promoted as an aid to tourism, an inducement to a civilized European outdoors social life, and an economic enhancement.
Moira Protani and Charlotte Watts review decisions published under the Charity Commission's new practice of publishing regulatory case reports, and cases highlighting the rise in legacy and testamentary capacity claims
Should the 'best interests' test follow clinical guidelines on 'intolerability' when considering withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment from children, asks Simon Elliman
All businesses should be made aware of how they can avoid potential criminal liability for breaches of consumer contract rules on fairness, says Rebecca de Lorenzo
As discrimination claims by female partners are on the rise firms should ensure they can produce evidence of best practice and consistent processes if faced with such a claim, says Clare Murray
Gregory Jones and Sarah Sackman consider cases on the expansion of Stansted airport, unlawful developments, screening opinions, the interpretation of planning control and giving reasons for granting permission
