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Further criminal legal aid cuts untenable and short-sighted

Rising litigation costs beyond the control of solicitors, says Law Society president

Criminal jury trials working well, say lawyers and MPs

'If it ain't broke, don't fix it', says justice select committee chair

Fighting back against celebrity hacking

Dominic Crossley considers what actions celebrities can take if stolen private images subsequently appear online

Repeal of Human Rights Act would create 'two-tier protection system'

Government intent on weakening minorities' human rights protection, says Liberty director

Lord Wilson: Prenups 'may need further attention'

Contrasting views from Radmacher and Law Commission underline need for government review

They fix things up, your mum and dad

Should the benefit to taxpayers be taken into account when examining claims under the Inheritance Act, asks Jean-Yves Gilg

'Black cab rapist' appeal: What are the police's chances of success?

Richard Clayton QC considers the prospects of the police's argument that it should not be sued under the Human Rights Act in light of past case law

Solicitor judges: A sticking plaster of sorts

Making more solicitors judges not the answer to bench's diversity shortcomings