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  5. April 2006

April 2006

Bias and mental health tribunals: a reply
Reply to criticisms of the new tribunals, arguing that the composition of the tribunals is not inherently unfair and only research can assess their performance
Legal science or law-lite? A response
This reply to Professor Gretton argues that changes in Scots law teaching are a necessary response to changes in universities, the wider community and the law itself
Opening a binding global route for personal data
In a significant move the Information Commissioner has allowed a company to transfer employees' personal data outwith the EU under binding internal rules
Mentally disordered offenders
Overview of the options available to the courts when dealing with offenders who have or may have a mental disorder, following recent legislative reforms
Change but not for the sake of it
President's message: solicitors will support change for the better, but unless the Legal Profession Bill is amended it will not produce a better system
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In this issue

  • Bias and mental health tribunals: a reply
  • Legal science or law-lite? A response (1)
  • Opening a binding global route for personal data
  • Mentally disordered offenders
  • Change but not for the sake of it
  • Legal science or law-lite? A response
  • On message
  • A bill to query
  • Client confidentiality and freedom of information
  • Rushed law and wrongful death
  • Qualifying by degrees
  • Safeguards before the MHTs
  • The treatment of pension rights on divorce
  • We've paid for it: what do you mean it's not ours?
  • Communication: the #1 risk management tool?
  • Sugar but not sweet
  • AGM report
  • Guidance on guidelines
  • The licensed trade: going up in smoke?
  • Clause for concern
  • Fully charged
  • Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal
  • Website reviews
  • Book reviews
  • New CAR drives discharge regime

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