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Mass arrest of Turkish judges is a blow to democracy

UK lawyers and human rights campaigners call for fair trials as Turkey considers the death penalty

Pooled legal fund to aid access to justice

Feasibility of an 'independent, not-for-profit CLAF' to be considered by new working group

Sustainable drainage: A tightening regime requiring duty of care

GeoSmart Information explains why understanding the site drainage conditions and options for SuDS is essential for solicitors advising developers and landowners

Liz Truss becomes first female Lord Chancellor

Historic appointment replaces Michael Gove at Ministry of Justice, but can she solve the government's human rights riddle? John van der Luit-Drummond reports

Political engagement: Damned if you do, damned if you don't

From the UK's withdrawal from the EU to the Labour leadership ballot, the legal profession's involvement in political events is proving unpopular, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

New government must tackle 'dying' legal aid system

Campaigners rue cuts which have left thousands without access to justice, writes Matthew Rogers

'Harry Potter' lawyer Blacker struck off

Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) proves seven of eight allegations

The worsening work stress pandemic

Just as stress spreads like a contagion, so can wellbeing and resilience, as long as firms take the right steps to foster them, writes Dr Alicia Fortinberry