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Man who hid house in barn wins planning battle

A man who admitted deceiving a council by building on green belt land in Hertfordshire a 'barn' containing a three-bedroom house and a gym, has won his battle for planning permission at the Court of Appeal.

Pratchett backs assisted suicide tribunals

Sir Terry Pratchett, author of fantasy novels and a victim of Alzheimer's disease, has called for tribunals to be set up, including a lawyer and a doctor, to authorise assisted suicides.

Prosecuting mother for attempted murder in public interest, DPP insists

Keir Starmer QC, the DPP, has defended his decision to prosecute Kay Gilderdale for attempted murder following the death of her daughter Lynn, a victim of ME.

Sensible separation

Introducing a no-fault divorce option would reduce animosity between couples and decrease the emotional upheaval for all those involved, argue Scott Cochrane and Suzanne Kingston

Update: insolvency

David Archer considers administrators' duty to creditors, TUPE and bankruptcy, money received post-administration by Lehman Brothers, and the insolvency aspects of the Jackson report

Update: corporate tax

Paul Christian discusses VAT on deposits paid in 'golden brick' arrangements, acquisition of buildings by charities, costs incurred on the sale of shares and legal professional privilege

Turning a blind eye

Ignoring evidence revealed after a trial of bias or prejudice within a jury leads to injustice and threatens public faith in the system, says Lucy Corrin

Skin deep

With the number of claims against negligent cosmetic surgeons on the rise, practitioners should be aware of the key issues and unique features of this kind of litigation, says Nigel Poole