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Queen's Speech: government mustn't undermine justice, says Law Society

Rights are meaningless if people cannot defend or realise them, the Law Society warns

SRA consults on budget, lawtech and equality plans

The SRA has vowed to research why ethnic minorities are over-represented in its enforcement processes

Uber: what does it mean for the rest of us?

Natasha Adom and Raoul Parekh consider potential repercussions of the supreme court's landmark decision on worker status

On the wrong path: public path diversion orders

Michael Orlik considers the challenge of striking a balance between the interests of landowners and user groups

Professional conduct and proportionality: a fine balance

Susan Humble considers the challenge faced by disciplinary boards in balancing the interests of a diverse public against those of the profession's 'rotten apples'

Blowing the whistle: an imbalance of powers

The UK was an early adopter of whistleblowing protection for workers, but is the law still doing its job? Rachel Rothwell investigates

New initiative launched to tackle abusive behaviour at the bar

Barristers have been urged to back a new initiative aimed at tackling abusive behaviour and improve the culture at the bar

'Nonsense' immigration proposals 'lack credibility' and 'muddle' relevant law

Asylum lawyers would face extra layer of regulation under proposed changes