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Nicholas Dobson considers whether the interpretation of human rights has too often become counter-intuitive to many outside a patrician élite
Alec Samuels discusses the pressing need for compromise between protesters & the public
Despite recent criticism, the offence of Misconduct in Public Office can hold its own under rigorous judicial scrutiny, as Nicholas Dobson reports
Nicholas Dobson reports on Cabinet Office procurement decisions found unlawful through apparent bias
The law on self-isolation should be clear, but is it? Fred Philpott investigates
Is the law clear enough on self-isolation? Writing in NLJ this week, Fred Philpott, of Gough Square Chambers, seeks to address this question
What will be in a future Procurement Bill? Paul Henty explores the possibilities
What’s in a name? John Gould on when historical ideals fall out of step with the modern day
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities are at significant risk of having their human rights breached by legislation to criminalise unauthorised encampments, a Parliamentary committee has warned
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

NEWS
Commercial leasehold, the defence of insanity and ‘consent’ in the criminal law are among the next tranche of projects for the Law Commission
Tech companies will be legally required to prevent material that encourages or assists serious self-harm appearing on their platforms, under Online Safety Act 2023 regulations due to come into force in the autumn
The Bar has a culture of ‘impunity’ and ‘collusive bystanding’ in which making a complaint is deemed career-ending due to a ‘cohort of untouchables’ at the top, Baroness Harriet Harman KC has found
Lawyers have broadly welcomed plans to electronically tag up to 22,000 more offenders, scrap most prison terms below a year and make prisoners ‘earn’ early release
David Lammy, Ellie Reeves and Baroness Levitt have taken up office at the Ministry of Justice, following the cabinet reshuffle
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