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Independence of duty solicitors must be made clear

Headhunt lawyers who are appropriate for judicial roles, suggests criminal solicitor

The price of open justice

PNM demonstrates that the competing principles of suspects' privacy and the freedom to report public court proceedings have yet to be comfortably reconciled, writes Richard Easton

Judicial diversity 'step change' needed to ensure fair treatment of BAME defendants

Lammy report recommends targets for the appointment of minority ethnic judges

'Is this really manslaughter? Really?'

The jury's finding in the case of Charlie Alliston should serve as a reminder to prosecutors of asking themselves the big question, writes Peter Bowles

Solicitor in court to face Hillsborough charges

Peter Metcalf charged with intent to pervert the course of justice

Grenfell Tower: Manslaughter charges under the spotlight

Prosecutors to consider a range of charging options, including health and safety legislation

The public needs accurate reporting on rape, not 'tabloid rhetoric'

Journalists told to consult a lawyer before filing 'amateurish' reports

Keeping criminal practitioners afloat

James Parry advises on the circumstances in which rejecting un-remunerative publicly funded criminal work is necessary to protect the firm and reflects on flexible court hours