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'No sacred cows' in family justice review, president warns

The coalition government will swoop on any recommendations posed by the current Family Justice Review to bolster a significant political shift in attitudes to domestic disputes, the president of the Family Division has hinted.

Advocates remember the 'greatest jurist of our time'

Lawyers have reacted with sadness to the death this weekend of Lord Bingham, described today by Lord Hope, the deputy president of the Supreme Court, as the "greatest jurist of our time".

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

Unison launches judicial review of NHS reform

Public service union Unison has applied for judicial review, claiming the government is failing to consult properly about its radical proposals for reform of the NHS.

Abolishing trivial regulatory crimes 'will save millions'

Cutting the number of petty crimes on statute books could save £11m a year, according to the Law Commission.

Judge slams local authority for "social engineering"

Forcing a woman with a low IQ to take contraception would raise “profound questions about state intervention”, a judge has ruled.

Regulator stands by earlier adoption charity ruling

The Charity Commission has confirmed its earlier ruling that it will not allow Catholic Care to amend its object to circumvent the laws on sexual orientation discrimination.