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How sure is sure?

We need a more rigorous definition of 'beyond reasonable doubt', argues Clive Stafford Smith

Building bridges with Truss

Women lawyers angered after justice secretary gives them the cold shoulder at diversity event

Will women in law be Trumped?

Lawyers debate whether the rise of right-wing politics and Trumpism will set back women in the profession

Truss to shake up judicial appointments to increase diversity

Deputy High Court judges get new fast-track process as experience and potential are given greater weight

Government's 'bedroom' tax unlawful

Supreme Court slams 'ironic and inexplicable inconsistency' of state's approach

Citizens Advice earmarked for key part in digital court scheme

Judiciary wouldn't support a project reducing access to justice, says senior judge

Government to press on with further court fee rises

'Access to justice should prevail over generating income from court users,' says Law Society president

The one thing you must do if you want more clients for your legal practice

If you want more clients for your legal practice, you must stop ignoring 97 per cent of your ideal clients, writes Michelle Peters (The Business Instructor)