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Mummery slams feuding neighbours - again

A judge had been right to regard a fence as a boundary rather than a nearby brook, even though, unlike the brook, it was not marked on the plan attached to the conveyance, the Court of Appeal has ruled in the latest court battle between feuding neighbours.

New rights of judicial review for children named in criminal trials

Children and young people should be able to launch a judicial review if a Crown Court judge lifts reporting restrictions and allows them to be identified, the Law Commission has said.

Neuberger welcomes conditional fee arrangements review

Lord Neuberger has welcomed this morning's announcement that the government is to consult on a review of the 'no win, no fee' regime in the autumn.

Use the force

Europe has finally come up with a compelling argument for compulsory mediation, says Julian Sidoli del Ceno

Cheap suits

Jackson's appeal for litigators to cut costs should also make experts more accessible, says Paul Smethurst

Strike up

The BA strikes provided valuable lessons for both unions and employers, but, with industrial action expected to rise, future disputes are likely to be riddled with uncertainty unless legislation is changed, warns Snigdha Nag

Turning point

A student protest against Labour's rigid points based immigration system is a victory for judicial discretion, says Sheryar Khan

Power trip

Deaths under police restraint must not be treated as lesser crimes, argues Sophie Khan