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New Bill shines spotlight on age-old debate

The Children & Social Work Bill reignites debate over the best interests of a child, writes Paul Hunt

Runway v No runway

The idea Heathrow will remain a global hub thanks to the addition of a third runway needs serious examination, writes Adrienne Copithorne

All together now

The Bach Commission now needs cross-party support, writes Jean-Yves Gilg

Lady Hale: Talent, ambition, and luck

The UK's most senior woman judge, Baroness Hale of Richmond, wants to see more solicitors and women in high judicial office, including the Supreme Court

Bach Commission recommends minimum standards for access to justice

Technology, public legal education, and 'polluter pays' scheme key components of new proposals

Briggs LJ: Courts service not like the NHS

Digital courts champion says he is no 'enemy of solicitors'

Feeding the trolls

Another week goes by, and yet another round of feverish attacks on the judiciary makes headlines

Autumn statement makes 'mockery' of MoJ's PI consultation

By failing to ban cold calling in personal injury claims the chancellor has missed the opportunity to tackle insurance fraud