Archive

Update: children

Noel Arnold rounds up the latest developments in adoption orders and the requirements of expert assessment

Charity Tribunal challenges bishop's evidence in Catholic Care adoption ruling

The Charity Tribunal has challenged evidence given by a Catholic bishop over the impact on a charity of allowing children to be adopted by gay...

Professional development review questions readiness for ABS day

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has launched an in-depth review of post-qualification training, the first since the compulsory professional development scheme was introduced in 1985.

Soul practitioner

Tom Carlisle morphs from singer to solicitor

Update: immigration

Jane Coker discusses recent deportation cases that highlight the importance of the welfare and best interests of children

Role play

Susanna Heley uncovers what the SRA handbook has to say about the new compliance officers

Mi casa su casa?

Jean Parkinson tries to unravel the logic behind Ken Clarke's decision to crack down on squatting

Update: insolvency

David Archer looks at recent cases in corporate and personal insolvency, and considers the Pensions Regulator's ability to impose a financial support direction