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Agency drivers

Can a commercial goods vehicle operator avoid being prosecuted for not having an operator licence because the driver is neither his employee nor agent? Anthony...

Tribunal trials

Alan Murdie reports on the potential impact of Draft Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill

Lots in common

When is a common not a common? Richard Honey reports on the changes effected by the Commons Act 2006

Regional focus : Greater London

High street civil practices in Greater London are being forced to reinvent themselves or face an uncertain future. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

Update: local government

Christopher Baker discusses bias and manifesto policies, contracts and fettering discretion, legitimate expectation, care homes and human rights and costs

New asylum standards

Jane Coker explains the new procedure for asylum seekers and refugees under the Qualifying Directive, the implementing regulations and changes to the Immigration Rules

Reviving bailiffs' certification

The draft Tribunals, Court & Enforcement Bill provides a practical opportunity to revive the little used complaint procedure against bailiffs' certification, says John Kruse

Contaminated land

A new circular on radioactive contamination is only one of many forthcoming changes affecting contaminated land of which solicitors should be aware, warns Kathy Mylrea