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Targeted financial sanctions: what if the target is wrong? Sanctions have been an important mechanism in the efforts – by the UN, EU and individual states – to promote international peace and security. Since the early 1990s, and following the experience of implementation of ... Read more	Commercially sensitive information and the nincompoop’s law ‘Freedom of Information Act. Three harmless words. I look at those words as I write them, and feel like shaking my head ‘til it drops off. You idiot. You naïve, foolish, irresponsible nincompoop. There is ... Read more
Hot topics in commercial judicial review Companies are increasingly using judicial review to protect valuable business interests. It is now routine for companies to challenge official decisions not only on the traditional grounds of illegality, irrationality and procedural unfairness, but also ... Read more	Public inquiries: striking the balance In this article, we discuss two recent decisions made in the course of the Leveson inquiry into the culture, practice and ethics of the press in order to highlight the particular issues facing those involved ... Read more
Cutting the deficit: the legal hurdles The UK Coalition’s programme for government set out that deficit reduction, and continuing to ensure economic recovery were the most urgent issues facing Britain. It then started on a programme to cut public spending. One ... Read more	Licensing appeals in the spotlight Licensing decisions by local authorities and regulatory bodies can have a very significant commercial impact for those entities and individuals that they affect. It is not surprising therefore that, depending upon the sector and context, ... Read more
Dr Dolittle and the ECHR One of the animals encountered by Dr Dolittle on his travels was the 'pushmi-pullyu', a cross between a unicorn and a gazelle. It had two heads, at opposite ends of its body and when it ... Read more	When your assistance is required This article is an assessment of practical and legal considerations arising from the operation of mutual legal assistance provided by the UK in connection with international criminal ... Read more
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