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Are we still a civilised society?

Convincing the public of the importance of legal aid is the first step in placing access to justice back on the political agenda, writes Jon...

Making headlines from matrimonial disputes

Mainstream media reports of 'big money' divorces are riddled with inaccuracies, writes Pippa Allsop

The legality of secret recordings

It is becoming more common for clients to ask whether they can record meetings with professionals or film their ex-partner who behaves one way in...

Witnesses adrift without a paddle

New SFO interview guidance flies in the face of the right to legal representation, writes Brian Swan

MPs criticise Olswang for 'sheltering' behind client confidentiality

LPP should be waived in matters of 'clear public interest', says committees' report

Hurdles for PTSD claims against the MoD

Following publication of the Chilcot report, Ahmed Al-Nahhas considers the ministry's failure to follow guidelines during the Iraq war and the potential for civil claims

In the genes: 'The baronetcy of Stichill

Ane Vernon discusses how DNA evidence can be used to rebut the presumption of legitimacy and challenge succession to a hereditary title

International law | The Solicitors' Journal - July 26, 1862

In 1862, against the backdrop of the American Civil War, SJ argued for a change to international law