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New reliability test for experts 'would prevent miscarriages of justice'

A statutory reliability test for experts in criminal trials “would prevent miscarriages of justice” such as the conviction of solicitor Sally Clark for the killing of her two baby boys, a Law Commissioner has said.

Kettling 'tzar' is deeply troubling, says solicitor

The Metropolitan Police's decision to appoint a kettling manager is “deeply troubling”, according to a Bindmans solicitor.

Disabled law student did not have right to take exams at home

A disabled law student did not have the right to take his exams at home, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled.

Give the courts their own TV channel, suggests Neuberger

Lord Neuberger's suggestion for broadcasting court cases “goes further” than the media's current request, according to one top news executive.

Premium prices

Can insurers bringing a subrogated claim recover a success fee? Shirley Denyer and Raj Patel report

Fair point

John Cooper QC uncovers the difficulties vulnerable defendants face when trying to obtain funding for an intermediary, and explains what you can do to ensure their right to a fair trial isn't breached

Globe trotter

Procedures in other jurisdictions can open up new opportunities for practitioners, says David Greene

All for one

As the capital gains whirlwind finally settles, Piers Master and Chris Harbinson take stock of where a decade of upheaval has left clients