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Fixed costs give part 36 a boost

Elaine Penrose and Giles Hutt discuss the implications of the Court of Appeal's decision in Broadhurst v Tan for CPR part 36 and fixed costs

What does the future hold for criminal legal aid?

While welcome, the government's recent decisions do little to address the uncertainty in the system, writes Áine Kervick

A referendum is not the panacea it might seem

There is a common misconception that the result of any referendum on continued membership of the EU would be binding. It may come as a surprise to some to find that the legal status of a referendum is not binding upon the legislature. Parliament is supreme, so it can ignore the outcome of any plebiscite.

The 'why bother?' attitude to cohabitation laws

The common law marriage myth stubbornly lives on, writes Marilyn Stowe, and it doesn't show any sign of abating

Government up to its 'old tricks' with prison service compensation audit

BLM announce personal injury audit to support MoJ's crackdown on 'spurious' claims

Bar Council to tackle sexual harassment in chambers

Chambers must be compliant with relevant rules and better equipped to handle complaints

Innovative family court saves taxpayers money

Criminal courts could benefit from FDAC approach , says Centre for Justice Innovation

Where birds dare

The novel 'bird nesting' arrangement for separated couples is very much a rarity in the UK. It really shouldn't be