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Six of one

The government's response to the Norgrove Report is in danger of falling short, says Lisa Pepper

Three legal aid defeats and two concessions

Lords have inflicted defeats on the government during the report stage of its legal aid bill on the first three amendments they considered last night.

Government giving 'as little as possible' on legal aid

Medical negligence and domestic violence concessions fail to satisfy critics

Ministers make 'minimal' concessions on legal aid

The government has made two minor, widely-trailed, concessions on the legal aid bill, which is to return to the House of Lords next week for its report stage.

Arbitration 'could revolutionise' family disputes

Service 'ideal for middle England', but doubts over take-up

Solicitors launch pioneering family arbitration service

Solicitors, barristers and retired judges have come together to launch the first ever family law arbitration scheme.

A brewing storm

Trying to keep divorcing couples out of the courts will prove fruitless – the government should be focusing on making the justice system quicker and easier for clients, argues Marilyn Stowe

Ministers go ahead with six-month limit for care proceedings

Guillotine risks 'parental backlash', FLBA leader warns