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Under pressure

John Bramhall reviews Michael Gove's performance so far, and considers the effects of the civil court fee hikes

We will not be commoditised, says Bar chair-elect

Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC questions why the MoJ does not have a ringfenced budget

Shami Chakrabarti: Gender injustice, an apartheid against women

Director of Liberty recalls 'overt sexism' while practising at both the Bar and the Home Office

David Miranda: Court of Appeal to hear 'counter terrorism powers' case

Bringing journalism within the ambit of 'terrorism' could have 'chilling effect' on freedom of expression, say lawyers

Law firm opts for BARCO escrow account despite pricing myths

BARCO director aims to put the record straight about account charges

Turkey at Christmas

Christopher Digby-Bell gives a very personal view of the Law Society's strategy following the publication of its new three-year business plan

Clinical negligence 'round-up

Dr Jock Mackenzie provides an overview of recent case law, ?including a decision on the liability of A&E receptionists and ?claims regarding negligent treatment in childbirth

Commercial contracts 'that are as free as a bird

Mark Lucas looks at recent developments that will give contracting parties more ?freedom from interference by the courts and protect against modern slavery