The Gazette 1975

in construing an Act dealing with the Law of Equity. Presumably the forthcoming Law Reform Commission in Ireland will also adapt this most useful Act. Chancery practitioners should find this little volume of inestimable value. Stround, E.—Judicial Dictionary—Vol. 5—SZ— 4 t h ed i t i on b y J o hn J a m e s L o n d o n: Sw e e t & Ma xwe l l, 1974, £10.50. We are already indebted to Mr. James, one of the directors of Sweet & Maxwell, for producing four volumes of the fourth edition of Stroud. This is the final volume, which, in fact, was published in April, 1975. It need hardly be said that this volume more than lives up to the high standard of its predecessors, although the learned author has tended too rigorously to stick to English legal pronouncements. For instance 3 meanings are assigned to the word "Transfer", but the main meaning in Irish law, nrmely the transfer of registered land from one person to another under the Irish Registration of Title Act, 1964, is omitted. While the expression "unreasonably withheld" rppears under "unreasonably". Schlegel v Corcoran — (1942) I. R. 19 is omitted. In discussing "wholly and exclusive- ly laid out for the purpose of trade" under "Wholly", the important case of Davis v M. (1947) I. R., 145, does not appear. It is important to realise that, in respect of some words, Irish decisions are vital. In all other re- spects, we congratulate Mr. James upon a labour which entailed erudite learning and deep reserxch, and which has been successfully accomplished. Unlike the series "Current Legal Problems", this yearbook deals more with current political rather than legal problems. As it is published under the aus- pices of the London Institute of World Affairs, the standing of the various authors crn be guaranteed. The Federal German Chancelltr, Mr. Schmidt, has for instance dealt with "New Tasks for the Atlantic Alliance in which he announces that a real balance of power is rn important and effective instiument or preserving peace. Armed conflict which is fraught with the risk of self-destruction should be avoided. Balance in the strategic field is a prerequisite for an effective nuclear, deterrent. Professor Ferns gives a short summary of economic developments in Argentina since 1930, while Professor Hutchinson treats of the consequence of the military coup in Chile. Mr. Midgley in considering Natural Law, has concluded that in this modern world, it is Natural Law alone which can prescribe for thai moral malaise which the modern ideological doctors have variously sought to cure. There are other inter- esting articles on "The World Council of Churches and Racism", The Andean Common Market", The Soviet Concept of Socialist International Law", "The Inter- national Law Commission", and others. Many of the papers are written in a deep philosophical style, but those who persist in reading thern will gain enormous knowledge. Sweet & Maxwell — European Community T h e Yearbook of World Affairs 1975. L o n d on S t e v e n s, 1975, £6.60.

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Professor Simmonds has learnedly supervised the legal editorial staff of Messrs. Sweet & Maxwell who prepared this volume. This Second Edition contains for the first time the Official English language texts of the Treaties, issued by the Official Publications Office in Luxembourg. The texts include the Paris Treaty of 18 April, 1951 establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, the Treaty of Rome of 25 March, 1957, establishing the European Economic Community and the Treaty of Rome of the same date establishing the European Atomic Energy Community. The lists of the protocols include the Statute of the Court of Justice, and that on Privileges and Immunities of the Com- munities. Finally the full text of the Treaty of Acces- sion of Britain, Ireland and Denmark to the Com- munity dated the 22 January 1972 is set out. This is a most useful book for rapid consultation of the texts.

APPOINTMENTS IN COURT OFFICES Mr. Patrick J. Dunphy h a s r e t i r ed a s S e n i or R e g- i s t r ar of t h e H i g h Court, a nd h i s t e rm a s A s s i s t a nt Ma s t er of t h e H i g h Co u rt h a s b e en e x t e nd e d. Mr. John Delahunty, S e n i or Clerk in t he S u p r eme Cou rt Office, h a s b e en a pp o i n t ed an A s s i s- t a n t R e g i s t r ar in t h e H i g h Court.

PUBLIC RELATIONS BEGINS AT . . .

Whenever a solicitor errs in any way, whether through neglect or carelessness or for some other reason, his conduct reflects on the whole profession. It was regrettable, therefore, to find —quo t ed from Department of Labour statistics — that £3,850 was collected from solicitors for law clerks by Department of Labour inspectors in 1974. Two prosecutions for non-compliance with Employment Regulation Orders were brought against solicitors. Underpayments were detected by inspectors in 9.2% of the solicitors' practices checked. In 1973 arrears collected from solicitors (£3,438) were the highest for any category of employer; the highest sum in 1974 (£4,965) was from hoteliers. The sums are not significant, but the public reaction does not improve the image of the profession. 173