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'The Penalty' at the sharp edge of the criminal justice system

John van der Luit-Drummond speaks to producer Laura Shacham about the independent documentary film that is set to blow the lid off America's death penalty shame

Marriage rights for all

Britain is a long way away from a universal legal framework for all couples, married or not, so the onus remains on individuals to protect themselves, says Graham Coy

MoJ report recommends legal advice for litigants in person

Increase in legal costs for represented party when one or more litigants in person involved in family law case

Minister calls for pensions freedoms to be extended to purchasers of annuities

The Association of British Insurers says idea will only act to further confuse people

Family businesses harmed by lack of governance

Fifty-five per cent of family businesses say succession is a barrier to future success

The missing jigsaw piece

An application for a statutory will proves a salutary lesson for all attorneys and deputies considering making gifts

Long lost brothers

When heirs to an estate are tracked down, it's often the smaller details rather than the assets which really have a lasting impact

Brave, new and technology-focused world

In the age of 3D printing and driverless cars, Kate Davies reminds readers that not all clients live in the digital age