This is collection of useful articles from around the world on the 2017 changes to the bridge laws.
The 2017 law changes continue to drive in the direction of the changes that were made by the 2007 laws. One aspect on which there is more emphasis in the new laws is the desire for the ruling to get a bridge outcome that is as close to possible to the outcome that would have happened without the infraction. That is, there is a desire to reduce the reliance on artificial adjusted scores (60%/40%) which should only apply as a last resort.
A very good presentation explaining the changes to laws that deal with correct procedures.
A commentary on the changes and their rationale by those involved in making them (Kelso/Koojman).
A late change to Law 26B - You will need to amend your new 2017 Law Book
A full explanation of Law 23 - Comparable Calls
Tony Haworth (Welsh Bridge Union) commentary on the most important changes
PDF & Word copy of the new laws along with old laws with changes highlighted (from WBF)
And this is how the Irish explain it.
A commentary on the changes and their rationale by those involved in making them (Kelso/Koojman).
A late change to Law 26B - You will need to amend your new 2017 Law Book
A full explanation of Law 23 - Comparable Calls
Tony Haworth (Welsh Bridge Union) commentary on the most important changes
PDF & Word copy of the new laws along with old laws with changes highlighted (from WBF)
And this is how the Irish explain it.
