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The defence lawyer's role in a section 2 interview

Celia Marr and Jennifer Ross discuss new SFO guidance on the presence of lawyers in section 2 interviews, the use of the 'propensity gateway', and social media offences

Triumph of autonomy

Elizabeth Gibbison considers the delicate balance between human dignity and the sanctity of life following M v N (2015)

Bristol calling

Gishan Abeyratne discusses the growth of the corporate market in the South West as firms demonstrate their ability to compete for work with London and considers the possible impact of Brexit

Lord Chief Justice vows to secure court access for rural areas

IT system accessible by all is the 'people's right', Lord Thomas tells MPs

The government needs to be brave and introduce no fault divorce

Removing fault from online proceedings could ease the courts' administrative burden and lower costs

Sharia councils and the question of legal plurality

UK divorce law should be fit for purpose for a multicultural society so that British Muslims can seek the right solutions to their legal problems, writes Nazmin Akthar

Qualified welcome

The proposals for a solicitors qualifying examination are about the profession's future, so solicitors should get involved, says Sharon Montgomery

Tackling road blocks that stall website leads

Is your website fit for the purpose of customer interaction, asks Helen Hamilton-Shaw