In brief
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
Legal news
The recent failure to reform the creaking Abortion Act should worry both pro-and anti-abortion lawyers, says Charles Foster
X v Hounslow London Borough Council [2008] EWHC 1168, [2008] All ER (D) 337 (May)
Redknapp and another v Commissioner of the City of London Police Department and another [2008] EWHC 1177 (Admin), [2008] All ER (D) 319 (May)
R v A [2008] EWCA Crim 1034, [2008] All ER (D) 222 (May)
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