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“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

Lessons in life

Practitioners are frustrated that it is becoming harder for children and parents to access legal advice in education disputes, as Jenny Ramage discovers

Child's play

The court's reaction against the 'cotton wool' culture in Orchard will make it difficult for schools to argue that children can be held negligent when playing in a designated play area, says Kris Lines

Justified aims

Paul Stanley considers whether the compulsory retirement age ruling is compatible with UK regulations, the binding force of unpublished rules and the right to indemnity under the Commercial Agents Directive

Not just an empty shell

The Register of Mergers provides a perfect solution in principle to charities that have merged to continue receiving future gifts made to their predecessors – or does it, asks Donald Taylor