Issue: Vol 169, Issue 7849

James Copson addresses the allure & hidden dangers of offsetting

John Gould discusses what role professional regulation should play in tackling bullying & sexual harassment in the legal profession

How far does the state’s duty of care extend in protecting detained patients—both voluntary & involuntary—from self-harm? Laura Davidson investigates

Charles Pigott shares a close reading of the Court of Appeal’s ruling on defining the limits of collective bargaining

A low-key change to procedure means courts are more likely to make a costs order against a party who litigates unreasonably, write Rebecca Dziobon & Gemma Reading

In a special two-part series Richard Samuel considers Lord Millett’s taste for Marmite: two policy needs & a single response

Trust, acceptance & planning can help ensure better holidays & a proper break, says Elizabeth Rimmer

Geoffrey Bindman recounts a deeply shameful event in British history & salutes the right to peaceful protest