Should survivors of torture overseas be able to sue for damages in the UK courts? asks Richard Scorer
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Human rights
New Directive a "proportionate interference" with the right to privacy
Syed v Wightlink (Guernsey) Ltd [2009] All ER (D) 38 (Jan)
Geoffrey Bindman pays tribute to a seditious scribbler and freedom fighter
Burns v Her Majesty’s Advocate [2008] UKPC 63, [2009] All ER (D) 47(Jan)
Extradition
The “informational privacy” debate will run and run says Timothy Pitt–Payne
Roger Smith assesses civil justice reform at home and abroad
Chair of the Association of Pension Lawyers joins as partner
Group names Shakespeare Martineau partner head of Sheffield office
Four legal directors promoted to partner across UK offices
The abolition of assured shorthold tenancies and section 21 evictions marks the beginning of a ‘brave new world’ for England’s rental sector, writes Daniel Bacon of Seddons GSC