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Preparing for the rise of the digital courtroom

The UK's legal system is steeped in tradition, from the wigs and silk robes worn by the lawyers to the age-old precepts that form the basis of our laws.

Government facing JR over equality advice helpline contract

G4S 'manifestly ill-equipped to provide advice on discrimination and human rights,' says Liberty

Government facing JR over equality advice helpline contract

G4S 'manifestly ill-equipped to provide advice on discrimination and human rights,' says Liberty

Slater and Gordon UK posts substantial losses

Managing director confident that firm's efforts are beginning to 'bear fruit'

Court drama

Player not distracted by impending trial against tournament host

Justice without frontiers | 1 September 1995

As civilians are bombed in Sarajevo and threats of genocide are repeated in Burundi we feel powerless to stop crimes against humanity that are being carried out with impunity.

The nuances of 'nothing else will do'

A recent adoption case shows the dangers of taking a rigid and inflexible approach to applying legal principles, writes Marilyn Stowe

Blurred vision

Contrasting views from regulators and professional bodies on the legal services market shows a lack of unity at a time when consumers - and law firms - would benefit from greater clarity