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'Auntie Christ'

Across the pond, a New York woman has failed in her attempts to sue her 12-year-old nephew over a birthday hug that left her with a broken wrist.

Benefits to having video-link witness statements lost to poor technology

Concern also remains over effective cross-examination compromised by recorded evidence

Gohil and Sharland: Supreme Court rules dishonesty will not be tolerated

Court of Appeal judgment described as a 'rare aberration' by UK's top judges

No evidence MoJ is able to collect punitive criminal court charges, says Bar Council

Bar echoes profession's fears that innocent defendants are being incentivised to plead guilty to avoid charges

The unreliable self-regulation of sport

Gregory Ioannidis discusses what legally constitutes anti-doping in athletics, and how difficult it is to prove any alleged offences

Restoring common sense

The courts are increasingly prepared to make pragmatic decisions to avoid the manifestly unjust outcomes brought about by Mitchell, explain Andy McGregor and Adam Forster

The Modern Slavery Act clamps down on big business

Ryan Clement discusses the latest case law in the employment sector, proposed legislation, a pivotal CJEU ruling, and the ongoing review of tribunal fees

It's no surprise Human Rights Act is met with hostility – so was Magna Carta

Supreme Court exhibition to offer insight into the enduring relevance of the Great Charter as Jocelyn Cockburn is recognised in Magna Carta celebrations