All Practice points articles – Page 38
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FeatureCompetence and assessment
Flexibility in how professional standards are met should be the cornerstone of training.
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FeatureUnmanned aircraft systems
The regulatory infrastructure surrounding consumer use of drones is worryingly inadequate.
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FeatureRegulators and judicial review
Debate around judicial review has made headlines in recent weeks with proposed government reforms being the subject of heated debate in the House of Lords.
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FeatureDNA and case preparation
What the criminal practitioner needs to know about changes to forensic DNA testing.
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FeatureDiversity at any price?
Judicial diversity champions are out of touch with life at the coal face.
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FeatureWhy joint enterprise is unfair and needs changing
The principle of joint enterprise where there is no opportunity for a jury or judge to distinguish between different roles and culpability needs changing.
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FeatureAcademic appeals – misuse of injunctions
Universities’ use of injunctions to prevent the adjudication of academic complaints needs review.
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FeatureStatistics for early conciliation: six months on
Whisper it quietly but Acas early conciliation (EC) does seem to be settling down well and may yet prove the critics wrong. That is what Acas wants us to believe, but are they right?
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FeatureLiPs: a radical solution
An inquisitorial approach could be adopted in small claims, improving the speed and efficiency of these cases, as more litigants in person come to court.
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FeatureBanking: after the health check
The ECB’s comprehensive assessment of the EU’s banks will boost the legal market.
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FeatureTreat reforms with caution
Chris Grayling’s plans to scrap police cautions could have unintended consequences.
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FeatureSolicitors’ liability and dishonest clients
A recent Scottish case could have ramifications for England and Wales.
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FeatureEU competition: searching for answers
What are the key competition law issues in digital economy cases?
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FeatureRegulation of surrogacy
Recent cases prove that universal laws are needed to provide clarity and help secure the welfare of surrogate babies.
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FeatureGrim RIPA takes scythe to confidentiality
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act poses a real threat to legal professional privilege.
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FeaturePolicing tax evasion
The government’s vision for tackling offshore tax evasion is found wanting.
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FeatureAsbestos – a question of perspective
In mesothelioma claims, justice is being eroded by proportionality.
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FeatureCollective action funding concerns
Amendments to the Consumer Rights Bill ignore Lord Justice Jackson’s recommendations and could limit funding options for those bringing collective actions.
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FeatureEbola virus – the legal challenges
The Ebola outbreak has implications for international trade. We look at the issues for ships, crews and ports.