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March 2014

The role of "attachment" in child custody and contact cases
A secure attachment plays a key role in a child’s psychological development, and assessment of attachment applying practical tests can be a useful tool to support court decisions
No protocol – what expenses?
The fuller-length article reviewing the cases ruling on expenses where defenders' insurers have refused to follow the Pre-Action Protocol
Ecocide: a worthy "fifth crime against peace"?
Environmental activists are beginning to speak of "ecocide" as fit for the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court
Mandatory mediation: better for children
The chief executive of Relationships Scotland calls for radical change to the way child disputes are settled
Reservoir safety regulation: a changing landscape
The key changes to reservoir safety under the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011, and who will be affected
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In this issue

  • The role of "attachment" in child custody and contact cases
  • No protocol – what expenses?
  • Ecocide: a worthy "fifth crime against peace"?
  • Mandatory mediation: better for children
  • Reservoir safety regulation: a changing landscape
  • Reading for pleasure
  • Opinion: Mark Hordern
  • Book reviews
  • Profile
  • President's column
  • Digital deeds move closer
  • Fair access - a fair way to go
  • No protocol – what expenses? (1)
  • Hedges: not all bad news
  • Daring to be different
  • Financial planning or wealth management – is there a difference?
  • Success in the balance
  • Wealth management for business leaders and owners
  • Purpose of the protocol
  • Actionable data wrongs?
  • Land Court: business as usual
  • Penalty points
  • Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal
  • Fever pitch
  • Heritage regained
  • All grist to the mill
  • Wills: is it OK to act?
  • Gongs, dinners and just deserts
  • Perils of the home
  • Ask Ash
  • Scots lawyers debate Union in London
  • Public Guardian news roundup
  • Law reform roundup
  • Personal Injury User Group at your service
  • Diary of an innocent in-houser

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