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The whole nine yards

A vulnerable individual's wishes must be taken on board wherever possible, even if it may appear to be harmful to their own interests

Colombia's human rights warriors are marginalised and stigmatised

In a wide ranging interview, Colombian lawyer Edwin Rubio Medina talks to Camilla Zapata Besso about attacks on human rights defenders, the need for international support, and advising indigenous communities on their legal rights

Foreign government requests for fraud information up 62 per cent

Cyber-enabled fraud the largest single category of MLA requests received by the Home Office

Using IT to improve client relationships

Soo Darcy considers ways that law firms are delivering true value to their clients through technology

SJ movers and shakers

The latest news on hires, promotions, mergers, and deals from leading law firms and chambers

Government is failing its responsibility to ensure access to justice

Early expert advice can forestall escalating legal problems and save money for the tax payer, the Law Society tells Bach commission

Snoopers' Charter is a 'rush job', says Bar

IP Bill could be used to listen in on legal advice for disputes against the government

Consolidating consumer contract law

Professor Chris Willett discusses the role of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 in modernising and clarifying business-to-consumer contract law