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Update: consumer

Bryan Nott reviews the latest cases on payment protection insurance mis-selling, total charge for credit, pre-action discovery and solicitors' breach of duty

Off the hook

Is the insolvency system suitable for the current economic situation? Adrian Walters explores the key issues

Law will tear us apart

Justices are fiddling with top-dollar divorces while normal families burn, says Marilyn Stowe

Barnardo's attacks "unprecedented delay" in care proceedings

Children's charity Barnardo's has attacked the county and family courts for “unprecedented delay” in making care and supervision orders.

Bad reception

By confirming the 'reception directive' covers subsequent as well as initial asylum claims, the Supreme Court has brought welcome news to those previously denied the right to work - but the government is already looking at ways to restrict this entitlement, warns Naim Rahman

Split decision

Guidance on split hearings from the president of the Family Division provides welcome clarification and will prevent unnecessary confrontation, says DJ Michael Buckley

Default retirement age to be abolished

The government has committed itself to abolishing the default retirement age of 65 by 1 October 2011.

Power trip

Deaths under police restraint must not be treated as lesser crimes, argues Sophie Khan