Dominic Grieve QC, shadow justice secretary, has championed alternative methods of funding legal aid, while saying that the LSC was “not fit for purposeâ€.
Recent changes to the structure of the Charity Tribunal will open up various appeal opportunities, but the Charity Commission will remain the first port of call in many decision-review processes, says Kenneth Dibble
Charities that rely heavily on legacy income should not be put off challenging the validity of a will by the ruling in Gill, but they should carefully assess the risks involved before taking action, says Gareth Ledsham
There are many advantages of involving third sector organisations in the delivery of public services, but those considering bidding for contracts should be aware of the risks and prepare carefully, says Mark Johnson
Anita Chopra and Salima Mawji discuss the Lamb enquiry, the JFS ruling, school admissions, parental involvement in schools, burden of proof in exclusion cases and other developments in higher education law
Lynne Passmore reviews the rise in pre-nuptial agreements, disclosure, invalid marriages, selling the matrimonial home, gifts made to the husband and periodical payments
The ruling in Uren emphasises the courts' determination to protect the freedom to choose whether to participate in sports with an acceptable level of risk, say Kris Lines and Jon Heshka
