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Neil Parpworth believes maiden speeches in the House of Commons in their current form are an extravagance which ought to come to an end
Nicholas Dobson revisits the Tate Gallery & discovers that mere overlooking is not nuisance
The Emergency Coronavirus Bill, which will create sweeping powers for state authorities to protect public health, is likely to be introduced in Parliament early next week
The Court of Appeal has dealt a blow to those seeking to restrict public protest by ‘persons unknown’
The government has published its Coronavirus action plan but said little about the wider possibilities & implications, such as ‘area quarantine‘, says David Lawson
Despite clear rights to freedom of expression, those using Twitter would do well to consider the possible consequences, says Nicholas Dobson
Barrister Philip Rule examines the relationship between false imprisonment & Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights
Neil Parpworth discusses tick-boxes, the census & the separation of powers

An independent profession & judiciary are by no means a given in many parts of the world, says David Greene

 
Nicholas Dobson analyses the recent decision extending protection to those who blow the whistle while on the Bench
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson appoints Vicky Tomlinson as Head of Independent Health and Care

DWF—five appointments

DWF—five appointments

DWF further strengthens major injury and casualty offering with new partner and four directors from DAC Beachcroft

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis strengthens Grimsby child care team

NEWS
The Financial Reporting Council’s revised Audit Enforcement Procedure will alter the balance of power in corporate investigations
A telecoms operator may be able to hold over under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, yet still be unable to secure a renewal: an outcome described as a legal ‘paradox’

Safety fears do not automatically justify shutting an interested person out of a statutory will application

Consumer credit law is heading for its biggest shake-up in 50 years, with the Consumer Credit Act 1974 set to yield much of its detailed statutory machinery to FCA rules
The Supreme Court has settled a long-running dispute over part-time workers: unfavourable treatment need be a significant or effective cause, not the sole cause
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