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Against the clock

Anecdotal evidence suggests solicitors are waiting longer before instructing counsel. But why, and what are the implications for clients, case workers and the courts? Seamus Smyth investigates

A healthy approach

A small dose of cooperation would cure the deadlock in many hospital claims, says Susan Bartfield

DEFRA to consult on English badger cull

DEFRA is to consult within the few weeks on a badger cull in those areas of England suffering the most from bovine TB.

Judicial reviews to determine contract awards

The LSC's handling of the award of family and social welfare legal aid contracts faces a tough battle in the courts.

Update: police

The decision to suspend stop-and-search powers is just the tip of the iceberg in a year full of significant developments in police law, writes Sophie Khan

Update: media

Rod Dadak considers the potential reform of defamation and privacy laws, the status of the fair comment defence and a case on qualified privilege involving allegations of police corruption

Finding fault

When does a tort of strict liability require fault? When you're a psychiatric patient, writes Laura Davidson

Tough call

Can a few unsourced text messages really build a case for bad character? Benjamin Newton reports