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Barbara Hewson
Barrister, Hardwicke BuildingWhen late payment is misconduct
13/02/2008
Is it the proper function of a regulator to police the performance of contracts between professionals and non-clients, such as their suppliers? You may think not. However, the Health Professions Council (HPC) thinks differently. This body regulates 13 different branches...Drawing a veil over common law tradition
13/06/2007
On 24 April the Judicial Studies Board (JSB) issued draft guidance on the wearing of veils in court. It is remarkably one-sided, displaying little sympathy with the common law tradition of orality. It spills much ink arguing that full-face veils (niqabs...A series of unfortunate events with experts
12/04/2007
I’m no family lawyer. But litigators everywhere should be aware of what can happen in family courts, which wield huge power over the lives of individuals. These courts have an odd way with expert evidence, which raises basic questions about...
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