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There's a right way – and a wrong way – to draft a notice

Simple errors often result in section 21 applications being returned; District Judge Heather Johns explains how solicitors can avoid these mistakes and the ensuing delays

Bad law and bad decisions

Wayne Clark and Ciara Fairley discuss the criticisms aimed at the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995 and the judgment in EMI Group Ltd

Planning post Brexit

Julian Boswall and Alex Minhinick consider how the UK's withdrawal from the EU may affect planning policy, as well as two significant domestic judgments

Challenging the EU Referendum Act

Saara Idelbi reflects on the judicial review brought by Britons abroad over their right to vote in the EU referendum

Mass arrest of Turkish judges is a blow to democracy

UK lawyers and human rights campaigners call for fair trials as Turkey considers the death penalty

Pooled legal fund to aid access to justice

Feasibility of an 'independent, not-for-profit CLAF' to be considered by new working group

Sustainable drainage: A tightening regime requiring duty of care

GeoSmart Information explains why understanding the site drainage conditions and options for SuDS is essential for solicitors advising developers and landowners

Liz Truss becomes first female Lord Chancellor

Historic appointment replaces Michael Gove at Ministry of Justice, but can she solve the government's human rights riddle? John van der Luit-Drummond reports