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Fingers crossed

A quashed murder conviction could be the first step towards a much-needed overhaul of the fingerprint system, says Lucy Corrin

Just the job

Thinking about applying for a position at Marilyn Stowe's firm? For goodness' sake use a fountain pen

Land rights reform in government's hands

Proposed bill 'sensible' but fails to address prescriptive easements

No concessions in legal aid bill

The government is expected to make no concessions in its legal aid bill.

Father secures return of abducted child

Supreme Court reverses assumption that Hague Convention countries have effective protection measures

Further legal aid cuts ruled out as bill put on ice

Ken Clarke has vowed not to plunder the legal aid budget any further in light of the sentencing reform shambles.

Commission proposes shake up of ancient land rights

The Law Commission has proposed a radical shake up of the laws governing the acquisition of rights over land such as easements, covenants and profits à prendre that would sweep away centuries of obscure case-based rules.

Twitterati not beyond reach of the law, AG repeats

Twitter users have been reminded they were not immune from suit if they used the micro-blogging website for breaking court orders.