Seamus Burns discusses the grey areas of law and ethics surrounding donor consent
The “informational privacy” debate will run and run says Timothy Pitt–Payne
Roger Smith assesses civil justice reform at home and abroad
John Cooper on child protection post Baby P
Ulele Burnham examines how courts interpret positive equality obligations in public law
Health providers are not outside the reach of Art 2 of the European Convention
Roger Smith reflects on the chill factors affecting access to justice, civil liberties and human rights
Human Rights—Privacy—Retention of fingerprints and DNA samples S and another v United Kingdom (App Nos 30562/04 and 30566/04) European Court of Human Rights, 4 December 2008 The blanket and indiscriminate nature of the powers of retention of fingerprints, cellular samples and DNA profiles of persons suspected but not convicted of offences constitutes a violation of Art 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
The press is bound but not gagged, says Stephen Loughrey
Ruling will prompt legislative change for DNA database
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