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'Ambulance-chasing lawyers' have abused legal aid in claims against British soldiers

Former armed forces minister 'mystified' at financial support funding allegations

Immigration Bill's lack of detail could have 'profound effect' on vulnerable individuals

Law may allow a minister to unilaterally override the rulings of an independent judicial body, says Constitution Committee

'Divorce Day' 2016

Family lawyers braced for busy New Year period as divorce enquiries forecast to continue, says Irwin Mitchell

The Solicitors' Journal and Reporter – Saturday, January 3, 1857

To celebrate its 160th year of publication, Solicitors Journal will showcase a piece from the archive every week in 2016

To the next 160 years

As the New Year gets underway, Kevin Poulter brings glad tidings and two exciting announcements for SJ readers

Lord Falconer: There's no infighting over justice

The shadow Lord Chancellor speaks to John van der Luit-Drummond on the pillars of justice at the mercy of government and his party's obligation to support its new leader

Homebuyers losing thousands of pounds intended for solicitors

SRA chief warns that the number of online payment scams is on the rise

Change of plan

A US-owned outsourcing company has dropped plans to sue the Ministry of Justice after the Lord Chancellor reversed yet another of his predecessor's policies.