Opinion

William Flenley hopes civil law reform will sit high on the government’s agenda

How far can the courts allay fears about separated parents absconding with children in the holiday season? Georgina Vallance-Webb reports

The old saying that hard cases make bad law is one is not always true is a recent case in the Privy Council demonstrates in a laudable effort to do justice to a litigant in person the Privy Council (Lords Mance and Neuberger and Sir Jonathan Parker) appear to have extended the application of res ipsa loquitor.

Roger Smith looks across the Pond to consider gender & ethnic minorities

At a time of heightened public concern about issues concerning child protection, it is more important than ever, and clearly in the public interest, that those solicitors and barristers with expertise in representing the interests of vulnerable families and children are not driven away from undertaking this work.

Is the most recent attack on the Burqa a sign of religious hostility behind a veil of liberalism? asks Tim Welch

After a decade of uncertainty, while new procedural and funding systems have become established, we need time to reflect before launching into yet further reforms, with the risk of making changes almost just for the sake of change.

Patrick Boylan, Will Francis & Chris Brierly examine costs issues arising from the Buncefield litigation

Samantha Morgan & Philip Munro lift the lid on MPs’ taxes & expenses

Logic dictates that the personal injury small claims limit will have to rise, says Peter Thompson QC