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David Oldham on the erosion of the civil justice system

David Oldham has a mission, he says in the notes accompanying the news of his appointment as president of the association of district judges. “It...

Update: local government

Justin Bates discusses the strained relations between local authorities and government over the move towards unitary authorities, and disputes between authorities over provision of services...

The recovery position

The current climate is likely to create more work for litigators but lawyers themselves could increasingly end up as defendants in professional negligence claims brought...

Making the most of mediation

Gary Webber shares his tips on how, as representative of a party at a mediation, you can help the mediator help the client

Update: family (children)

Lord Laming's latest report on England's child protection system highlights ongoing deficiencies in the system and advocates, among other recommendations, the abolition of court fees....

Being unreasonable

Why are the mentally ill so very unreasonable?

The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007

Awareness of the damage that forced marriage can cause to individuals has grown in recent years, and now the Forced Marriages Act recognises for the...

Re-invent yourself

Joanna Kennedy enjoyed her legal career, but has found her true calling in her role as chief executive of a charity