Legislation is needed to encourage the growth of credit unions, says Dr Nicholas Ryder
Sentences of imprisonment for public protection are under-funded and ineffective, says Julian Broadhead
In brief
In brief
Gordon Brown is right to attempt to re-engage Parliament and the general public in the legislative process, says Neil Parpworth
So far as is reasonably practicable: are employers about to face a tougher test? Brent McDonald reports
FROM THE REVENUE
Two recent cases clarify when communications are properly without prejudice, says Joanna Ludlam
Stone & Rolls Ltd (in liquidation) v Moore Stephens (a firm) [2007] EWHC 1826 (Comm), [2007] All ER (D) 448 (Jul)
PROPERTY ADJUSTMENT ORDERS AND INSOLVENCY
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Stephen Ward, The Barrister Group
From mowing lawns to life at the Bar: Stephen Ward reflects on an unconventional career
Clarke Willmott—Ben Loosemore
Commercial property partner joins Clarke Willmott in Southampton
Ellisons—Robert Tiffen
Robert Tiffen joins Ellisons as Partner in growing Norwich office
Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.
