Issue: Vol 159, Issue 7370

News in brief

Mark Jarman assesses the impact of the Hague Convention & BIIR on public law proceedings

Court of Appeal lands major body blow to the Ministry of Defence

Dr John McMullen on restructuring, downsizing & workforce lay-offs

Costs

Dr Nicholas Dobson reports on favouritism & local authority decisions

Legal aid

Damages claims against public authorities remain an uphill battle, says Daniel Saoul

Malcolm Dowden asks whether the signature of property documents is more than a mere formality

Geraldine Morris outlines the recent rule changes arising from granting media access to family courts