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Pre-recorded evidence for rape victims rolled out nationwide

The initiative aims to reduce stress for victims and witnesses and boost convictions

Bladed articles and offensive absolutism

Cathál MacPartholán provides a brief review of new laws on offensive weapons in private places

Strength in numbers: collective action

Georgina Hollis and Amar Chauhan consider how to find clients in group litigation

Public portrayals and perceptions of practitioners

David Pickup considers whether we need to change lawyers' appearance in the media

Economic Crime Bill: SRA to be given greater powers under new proposals

The Law Society has concerns about the government's plans

Law Commission unveils proposals to update Arbitration Act

The Commission has launched a consultation on proposed changes

Solicitors on the roll: numbers reach record high

Women now make up 53 per cent of practising solicitors

ICO: second consultation launched on draft data and journalism code

The code has been streamlined following a first consultation