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The need for a consistent approach to same-sex marriage

Differences in the law on same-sex marriage and adoption internationally are preventing parents from being recognised as such, writes Helen Greenfield

Is crowdfunding the new way of financing judicial reviews?

Following radical cuts to legal aid, Isabel McArdle and Michael Deacon consider how solicitors can assist clients hoping to raise the funds necessary for a judicial review claim

An embarrassing episode

The Legal Aid Agency has finally agreed to reconsider the so-called 'embarrassment clause' in the 2017 criminal work contract, but will it take on board stakeholders' concerns, asks Gemma Blythe

Birth injury claims scheme: Progress or a backwards step?

Lawyers will view any initiative aiming to tackle 'litigation culture' with scepticism, say Dominic Fairclough and Lucy Wilton

Uncertain future for family law after Brexit

Cross-border divorce cases face uncertain post-Brexit future, says Clayton Miller

'Long overdue' cohabitation laws urgently needed

Lawyers call on government to introduce protection for fastest growing family type

No trust in Truss

How can the judiciary have any faith in the Lord Chancellor after she failed to defend their independence, asks John van der Luit-Drummond

Lawyers must not 'prop up' ailing legal aid system

Law Society launches new pro bono charter, but warns against free advice becoming a substitute to 'a properly funded legal aid system'