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Behind bars | Means-tested legal aid in extradition cases under fire

The High Court has attacked several aspects of 'the means test – from unacceptable delays to 'awkward documents, says Jeannie Mackie

Christian Concern threatens legal action against Law Society

'Dare to challenge the new political orthodoxy and you're left out in the cold'

Editor's blog | The debatable value of disruption

Private equity's interest in 'disruptiv'; models doesn't mean the end of the road for law firms

Appeal judges set strict test for EIAs

Not required in 'all cases' where assessments would influence planning decisions, Pill LJ says

Build competitiveness by being proactive, not reactionary

By Robert Sawhney, Managing Director, SRC Associates

Battling the surveillance state

The High Court has ruled that the policy on the retention of personal data is unlawful, and warned of its negative impact. So why, instead of issuing new guidance that would have cracked down on police overstepping the mark, has the government chosen to champion new legislation that will similarly trample the rights of innocent people? Anna Mazzola and Najma Rasul report

Lack of expertise damages the profession's reputation

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme will improve standards, create a trusted community and help weed out fraud – a victory for both clients and the profession, says Jonathan Smithers

Northern delights | Pride in the profession

Kevin Poulter prepares to celebrate the diversity of the ?legal profession in this month's World Pride parade