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The public and profession deserve better

From irrational fee arrangements to ill-thought-out consultations on legal services, practitioners may well despair for the future of the criminal justice system, says Mark Fenhalls QC

Health secretary performs 'legal acrobatics' to defeat junior doctors' claim

Jeremy Hunt should not be held accountable for remarks made in the 'rough and tumble and hurly burly of parliamentary debate', says silk

Government's 'secret' Brexit strategy revealed in court documents

Parliament surrendered its role in Brexit by passing the EU Referendum Act, claim lawyers

Labour v Labour: The courts' resolution of political disputes

Theo Barclay recalls the recent political turmoil enveloping the Labour party, both in and out of court, and considers the lessons to learn from the rules of unincorporated associations

Charity launches crowdfund to challenge G4S helpline contract

Outsourcing giant would jeopardise critical advice services for vulnerable people, says Law Centres Network

A response to 'Additional SDLT and the mixed property'

Sean Randall further clarifies the new and complex rules on higher rates of SDLT and additional dwelling supplement for LBTT on purchases by individuals and companies

Up, up, and away

On a trip to France, Richard Barr experiences some of the joys of modern travel – and the perks of having a pilot for a son

SPAs: Are warranties also representations?

Debbie King discusses recent case law on share purchase agreements and the payment of dividends, as well as the introduction of confirmation statements