Children

Articles

Carolyn Regan: legal aid is the fourth plank of the welfare state

The chief executive of the Legal Services Commission is on the 'most wanted' list of many legal aid lawyers. Nothing personal, they say, but Carolyn...

All the care in the world

Malcolm Johnson considers whether child abuse claims involving foster carers will leave local authorities open to vicarious liability

Report reveals "dissatisfaction and disquiet" with Public Law Outline

A report for the Ministry of Justice found “dissatisfaction and disquiet” with the operation of the Public Law Outline (PLO) together with “serious concerns” relating...

Safety first

Disciplinary action against experts in child abuse cases has caused concern, but if professionals are objective, act in the best interests of the child and...

Pick and choose

The level of damages awarded in spinal injury claims is high and is increasing rapidly, but these figures can only be achieved by selecting the...

Regime change

Adam Herbert explains how the Finance Act 2008 will affect offshore trustees and their advisers, highlighting key issues and exploring some practical solutions

Beyond the call of duty

The new duty for trustees of charities to consider the impact of their decisions on the environment may be difficult to enforce, but it could...

Update: commercial

Sara Partington discusses the government's change of mind over bailiffs' enforcement powers, unfair bank charges, the duty of care of directors, the ongoing saga of...