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Senior judges defend English courts' human rights record

Parliament could easily clear confusion by amending the Human Rights Act

Thousands of part-time judges in line for a pension

Entitlement to retirement pension strengthens judicial independence, adviser says

Thousands of part-time judges in line for a pension

About 6,000 part-time fee-paid judges could be entitled to a pension following recommendations by a European Court of Justice's adviser earlier today.

Lords Judge and Phillips united in defence of human rights

Lord Judge, the lord chief justice, and Lord Phillips, president of the Supreme Court, put up a united front in defence of human rights in a hearing before a parliamentary committee this afternoon.

The devil you know

The number of litigants in person is increasing – but remember they're not the enemy, you just need to know how to handle them, says DJ Tim Jenkins

Signing away

With the judiciary starting to recognise electronic contracts, practitioners must ensure their clients take extra care before hitting the 'send' button, says Deborah Caldwell

Abramovich told to 'breathe deeply and look at the judge'

There was laughter in the Rolls Building yesterday when Roman Abramovich admitted he had been told to “breathe deeply and look at the judge” when giving evidence.

Mixed reaction as Court of Appeal takes tough line on rioters

'Overwhelming obligation' on courts to protect public