Practice points – Page 9
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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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The law on freezing human eggs
The 10-year storage limit for frozen eggs is outdated, discriminatory and needs to change.
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Using 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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The Disclosure Pilot Scheme: three months in
Some of the key changes and how they are working out in practice.
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Proposed probate fee reforms fall short
Bereaved are not litigants pursuing multi-million pound cases through the courts.
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Happiness. A luxury or necessity?
2009 research showed that as a profession we are more likely to suffer from mental ill-health.
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Home 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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1974 pub bombings: unanswered questions
IRA pub bombings continue to raise questions about multi-death investigations.
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English 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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A 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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Obstacles to overcome in a ‘compliant’ immigration environment
Charitable organisations which are sponsors must revisit current practices to avoid unpleasant surprises.
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International 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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Time 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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Proposed 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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Effective deal-making: part 5
Communication is key to concluding a transaction successfully.
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Claims 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.
