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Supreme Court gives green light to illegal rendition claim

English courts can hear Libyan dissident's action against UK government

Speeding up the planning process

Richard Harwood QC discusses proposals made by the Neighbourhood Planning Bill and whether they will achieve the aim of streamlining the planning system

A new age of reason?

Charles Forrest discusses recent cases concerning the duty of local planning authorities to give reasons for granting planning permission

Brexit challenge in the Supreme Court

Toby Vanhegan and Riccardo Calzavara set out the arguments of the various parties in Miller over the government's power to trigger article 50 without parliament's consent

UK's 'world-leading' spy powers 'a beacon for despots'

Liberty hints opposition to 'Snoopers' Charter' will go to the courts as Bar chair claims the Act falls short on protecting legal privilege

Runway v No runway

The idea Heathrow will remain a global hub thanks to the addition of a third runway needs serious examination, writes Adrienne Copithorne

Can you help us to help others?

We can shine a light on some of the key areas of inequality facing our society, writes David Isaac

A whistle-stop tour of HS2 proceedings

Meyric Lewis explains the procedure by which objectors to the high-speed rail link – and other hybrid bills – can present a parliamentary petition