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JAC and Attorney General unscathed by latest constitutional shake-up

The Judicial Appointments Commission and Attorney General have both emerged unscathed as the government announced the latest version of its constitutional reforms.

Paper value

Prenups are getting closer to being worth the paper they are written on but the Law Commission will have to grapple with complex questions before they can become fully binding, says Brett Frankle

Ethos and ethnicity

The ruling on the definition of Jewishness is likely to have consequences for the broader education system beyond schools' admissions policy, says Barbara Hewson

Piggy in the middle

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has clarified that 'piggyback' claims can be brought but it has left many questions unanswered, says Cheryl Edmonds

“Purdy amendment” likely to be delayed

The proposed “Purdy amendment” to the Coroners and Justice Bill, which would legalise assisted dying in the UK, is unlikely to become law before Parliament adjourns for the summer recess.

A framework, not a straitjacket

New guidance out for consultation on end-of-life medical care will help to clarify patients' rights and doctors' duties, says Seamus Burns

Jewish school's admissions policy discriminates on race grounds

A Jewish school's admissions policy requiring applicants to have a Jewish mother has been ruled unlawful on racial grounds.

Treat me right

Treating clients fairly will become increasingly relevant to the legal profession and firms should start preparing early, says Ben Hardiman