Discrimination

Articles

New asylum standards

Jane Coker explains the new procedure for asylum seekers and refugees under the Qualifying Directive, the implementing regulations and changes to the Immigration Rules

Immigration update

Jane Coker discusses Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 , intra-EEA immigration, deportation, marriage and civil partnership, domestic violence, visits and work restrictions

Regional focus: South-west

Jean-Yves Gilg discovers that life in the South-west can be as fast paced as in London but that business can be tough as a rural community lawyer

Second thoughts

The House of Lords' decision in Celtec has important practical implications for secondment arrangements. Dr John McMullen reports

Under cover

Broker Nick Pointon explains which professional indemnity insurers cater for each type of law firm

Land Registry plans

New leases registered with the Land Registry must be accompanied by an approved plan. And it's not as simple as it sounds, says Karen French

Litigation tactics

Martin Iller explores the limits of the 'without prejudice' rule in practice

Getting disclosure

Coroners should remain free to make appropriate orders due to their unique role and new legislation should strengthen their powers. Simon Jackson QC reports