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Tribunal sounds warning over application of proposed suitability test

SDT reminds SRA of duty to act in public interest at times of reduced access to justice

Pardon or apology?

Statutory pardons for those convicted of outdated 'gross indecency' laws is a good start, but it does not close the book on the persecution of LGBT people, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

Pressure mounts on MoJ

Ministry must overcome a challenging period and address its financial issues or risk further damage to its credibility

Retrial by media

How can the public understand Ched Evans' not guilty verdict when lawyers are retrying the defence's case in the press, asks John van der Luit-Drummond

TUC: Legal aid reforms cutting people out of justice system

Damning report reiterates damaging impact of cuts as support grows for LASPO review

Newcastle to London: A pro bono odyssey

Jess Campbell relives her gruelling 420-mile cycle ride to raise much-needed funds for the celebrated Bar Pro Bono Unit

Legal Aid: First Impressions

In 1950, SJ reported on the favourable first impressions of the legal aid scheme

What sort of people are being attracted to the bench?

Increased sentencing powers should not be seen as a morale-boosting tool for the magistracy, writes Jonathan Black