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Unelected and independent

The number of politicians and journalists who seem wilfully ignorant of the role of the judiciary is downright frightening, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

Juries can't understand technical evidence, say experts

Having judges conduct criminal trials alone would set 'a dangerous course'

Low Life Lawyer

Ex-Howard Kennedy partner dubbed 'England's John Grisham' writes new legal thriller

Regulator defends 'realistic' approach to suitability test

No pattern suggesting smaller firms more likely to be in regulatory breach

SRA: Mandatory training of youth court solicitors 'comes at a cost'

New guidance to help solicitors a 'step in the right direction', says youth justice trainer

Lord Chief Justice challenges 'wisdom' of fees rises

Lord Thomas urges the government to design 'a better and balanced means' of financing the courts

Greater support for SuDS welcomed, but more holistic flood modelling required

Stuart Pearce responds to the recommendations in today's Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Commons Committee report on future flood prevention

Sir Henry Brooke: Death penalty not up for debate

'There will always be people who will want an eye for an eye, but I hope it won't come back'