In brief
A flawed Bill has been transformed into a good Act, says John Ludlow
Should patients who can’t consent be subjected to non-essential surgery? asks Julian Samiloff
The Insider keeps her respect for the Met despite recent events
In brief
Secretary of State for the Home Department v JJ and others [2007] UKHL 45, [2007] All ER (D) 489 (Oct)
Secretary of State for the Home Department v E and another [2007] UKHL 47, [2007] All ER (D) 27 (Nov)
Forget the BVC, says Alec Samuels, lawyers should qualify as solicitors first
Are lawyers to blame for the Northern Rock fiasco?
Toby Starr reports
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Walkers—Muriel Marseille
Ashurst's Chief Risk Officer joins Walkers
Excello Law—John Osborne
Northern family lawyer John Osborne joins Excello
mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths
Trio of promotions announced at Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors
