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Legal news
Has the government struck the right balance between the freedom of smokers and the welfare of non-smokers? Neil Allen reports
Post Redknapp, police and magistrates should appreciate the gravity of requests for a search warrant, says Paul Firth
The recent failure to reform the creaking Abortion Act should worry both pro-and anti-abortion lawyers, says Charles Foster
Should employees be paid when they're in prison? Eileen Fry investigates
X v Hounslow London Borough Council [2008] EWHC 1168, [2008] All ER (D) 337 (May)
Effective policing, not repressive legislation, has saved the country in the past, says Geoffrey Bindman
CONDITIONS IN DETENTION EXTRADITION AND DEPORTATION FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London
Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners
HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire