Not just a life of sleazeLicensing is often thought to be the province solely of pubs, clubs, restaurants and the like, but charities need to be aware of the licensing laws that apply to them. Philip Day explains
Blameless... but liableDamage is being done to basic legal principles and logic in the quest for 'justice', say David Liebeck and Alan Langleben
Friend or foe?The Children and Adoption Act 2006 has the potential to be a ground-breaking piece of legislation, says Pamela Collis
Mental incapacity: residence, care and contactFenella Morris and Victoria Butler-Cole review the courts' application of guardianship and care provisions in the Mental Health Act 1983
Grave dangerIn the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, Tim Ryan looks at mandatory minimum sentences for firearms offences in the UK
Reforming gamblingAs the Gambling Act 2005 is being implemented, Roy Light assesses the extent of the new rules