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Defining liberty

We should spend time defining what we mean by liberty before considering what amounts to a deprivation of it for mental health patients, says John O'Donnell

Shared parenting boosts children's rights

The reforms implemented in Australia proved successful in the majority of cases, and the UK can learn from this experience, argues Duncan Ranton

Frosty reception

I'm conscious that this column is called northern lights and all I do is talk about London. I have suggested making a request for alternative titles when I moved from God's Own County to the inner city ghettos of our capital, but I think the editor fears (as I do) about the quality and potential offensiveness of any suggestions that might be received. If you do have any suggestions though, and you are adept in social media, feel free to tweet me your ideas (details below).

A question of character

Jeannie Mackie debates the value of character disclosure

Viva la revolution

Law firms need a radical change in how they motivate staff, claims David Coldrick

Badger Trust prepares way for legal challenge to English cull

The Badger Trust has said this morning that it has written to DEFRA giving notice of the grounds of a legal challenge it intends to pursue against a planned cull of badgers in England to reduce bovine TB.

Limit for small claims rises to £10,000 and for county court cases to £100,000

Justice secretary Ken Clarke has this morning announced an increase in the limit for small claims from £5,000 to £10,000 and for county court cases from £15,000 to £100,000, apart from personal injury.

Stalking reform needs careful consideration

An independent parliamentary enquiry has called for a review of the laws which protects victims of stalking, claiming the current legislation is not fit for purpose.