All Practice points articles – Page 29
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FeatureDeafness and the justice system
Individuals’ level of hearing loss will impact on their ability to participate in legal proceedings, whether criminal, family or civil.
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Feature'On a first-name basis' with a tribunal member
Arbitrators and counsel must be sensitive to the perception of bias in a market known to be characteristically 'warm and friendly'.
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FeatureFailing to prevent economic crime
Many have called for a new failure to prevent fraud offence, but its potential effectiveness is up for debate.
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FeatureThe law on freezing human eggs
The 10-year storage limit for frozen eggs is outdated, discriminatory and needs to change.
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FeatureUsing finance to transform the legal sector
The legal sector is rife with oppression, exploitation and inequality. Could private equity, and other financial investment vehicles, form part of the solution?
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FeatureThe Disclosure Pilot Scheme: three months in
Some of the key changes and how they are working out in practice.
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FeatureHome truths for the home secretary on the Shamima Begum case
Decision to strip citizenship from Ms Begum is likely to be wrong in domestic and international law.
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Feature1974 pub bombings: unanswered questions
IRA pub bombings continue to raise questions about multi-death investigations.
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FeatureEnglish civil litigation: A secure perch
The country’s world-leading position in the legal services market for high stakes litigation will not be easily toppled.
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FeatureA new Welsh tax – one year on
The Welsh Revenue Authority took on the task of administering the first Welsh taxes introduced in almost 800 years.
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FeatureObstacles to overcome in a ‘compliant’ immigration environment
Charitable organisations which are sponsors must revisit current practices to avoid unpleasant surprises.
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FeatureInternational race discrimination
In Qatar v United Arab Emirates the International Court of Justice reaffirmed its legitimacy as an independent mechanism for the peaceful resolution of disputes.
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FeatureTime to ditch the European Arrest Warrant?
As the EAW mechanism becomes less viable in parts of the EU, the UK should consider if it wants to remain in the EAW deal after Brexit.
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FeatureProposed reforms to save more art for the nation
Balance must be redressed so museums are better funded to acquire national treasures.
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FeatureClaims of a false and misleading case
Where fraud or dishonesty is alleged in cases, the pleader is entitled to rely on facts which justify inference of dishonesty.
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FeatureWhat stays in the boardroom?
Courts are not proving eager to extend the scope of litigation privilege, meaning companies must remain vigilant regarding internal communications.