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Life in crime

R v Coutts: Anthony Metzer discusses jury directions and alternative counts

CICA: it's criminal

Under CICA, the injured citizen is still losing out on fair compensation. Ian Bailey calls for urgent reform

Getting disclosure

Coroners should remain free to make appropriate orders due to their unique role and new legislation should strengthen their powers. Simon Jackson QC reports

Poisoned chalice

Extending the 'polluter pays' principle to statutory successors of the original land owner could have dramatic implications for utilities, say Justine Thornton and Martin Edwards

Personal injury trusts

Personal injury trusts are the perfect solution for managing injury compensation awards for recipients of mean-tested benefits. Lynne Bradey explains

European briefing

The House of Lords' departure from the European Commission's economic analysis in Crehan in a cause for concern, says Paul Stanley NO

Personal injury update

Duty of care :: Occupiers liability :: Reinstatement of claims :: Employers' liability :: Contributory negligence :: Fatal Accidents Act :: Asbestos :: Limitation :: Daniel Easton and Saira Habib report

In possession

Kelvin Rutledge and Genevieve Screeche-Powell report on new Court of Appeal guidance on applications for suspended possession orders