Should survivors of torture overseas be able to sue for damages in the UK courts? asks Richard Scorer
The sharia law debate rumbles on. Thom Dyke reports
The ECtHR further concluded that the retention: “constitutes a disproportionate The ECtHR has struck a blow against the UK’s plans for DNA retention. Adam Jackson reports
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Human rights
New Directive a "proportionate interference" with the right to privacy
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)
Syed v Wightlink (Guernsey) Ltd [2009] All ER (D) 38 (Jan)
Extradition
Carter-Ruck strengthens International team with appointment of arbitration partner Tomas Vail
Slater Heelis strengthens crime and regulatory team with appointment of Nick Terry as partner
Payne Hicks Beach strengthens private wealth offering with appointment of two new partners