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Missing, presumed

The Presumption of Death Act finally provides a clear and coherent procedure for the families of missing people, writes Sarah Young

Civil justice system 'closed to the poorest'

Amnesty calls for an immediate review of LASPO as legislation 'decimates' access to justice

Rearranging deckchairs on HMS Prosecution

Why is the CPS recruiting corporate lawyers who couldn't find a post after qualification rather than drawing from an experienced pool of defence lawyers, asks Jonathan Black

Risking a pyrrhic victory

Richard Byam-Cook considers the dangers of using covert or illegally obtained evidence

Freeing up solicitors, focusing on standards

Crispin Passmore considers how the SRA can achieve its vision of an open, healthy legal market

Jackson tells lawyers and judges to be proactive on disclosure

Existing rules must be used more imaginatively to benefit public

CMS, Nabarro, and Olswang partners agree 'game-changing' merger

Three-way 'UK powerhouse' merger to create UK's sixth largest law firm by revenue

Reception areas are where life happens

Going to a solicitors' office can be a scary experience for clients and their pets, explains Russell Conway