Freedom of Information
Public bodies are too often represented by unqualified people say Dr Chris Jones and Dr Srikanth Nimmagadda
Nicholas Dobson looks at how far officers in the public sector can delegate their powers
Was the government’s recent decision to end a discretionary compensation scheme an abuse of power? asks Nicholas Dobson
Functions of a public nature should be defined on a case by case basis. Lee Parkhill and Charmaine Murray explain
IMPRISONMENT FOR PUBLIC PROTECTION >> LEGAL AID REFORMS >> REPORTING RESTRICTIONS AT CORONER’S INQUEST >>
The House of Lords has clarified the meaning of public functions. Nicholas Dobson explains
R v Davis [2008] UKHL 36, [2008] All ER (D) 222 (Jun)
HUMAN RIGHTS AND IMMIGRATION
Adam Clemens looks at the courts’ approach to balancing a person’s right to demonstrate with the powers of the police to stop them
Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office
Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team
Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions