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Behind bars | Democracy, the rule of law and secret files

For all the setbacks civil liberties lawyers have suffered, they would still rather hold a practising certificate than a lorry driver's licence, says Jeannie Mackie

Expert assessment

The only person who knows if an expert meets expected standards is usually the expert themselves, says Ruth Cabeza, 'as a drastic change in family...

Charity Commission | Mind the pennies

The Charity Tribunal doesn't have to be expensive 'to be effective, says Kenneth Dibble

View from the bench | Enforcing charging orders

New civil practice rules could make it easier for creditors to enforce charging orders but they must still follow the correct procedure, says District Judge...

Workshop: Private client: tax nothings

With unremitting publicity surrounding tax avoidance, 'clients' concerns are turning towards their wealth management. Andrew Watters shares ways to make major problems into manageable ones

Update | Wealth management

Ann Stanyer reviews recent Court of Protection cases on investment duties and on gifts from a patient's estate, as well as new rules in the...

Experts | The future for experts in low-value RTA claims

What do government changes mean for experts instructed in low-value claims, ask Richard West and Deborah Newberry

Update | Licensing

Roy Light discusses the requirement to advertise licensing applications, sexual entertainment venues, test purchases, ?and taxi licensing