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Food for thought

Truss must adapt quickly to her new role after her performance before the justice select committee left a lot to be desired, writes Matthew Rogers

Is it time to ungag the judiciary?

Down through the chain of judges, those with mouths know that they should keep them quiet lest they upset anyone publicly, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

MoJ: Is the new boss same as the old boss?

Liz Truss is 'sceptical' on problem-solving courts but stands firm on Bill of Rights commitment, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

The termination of tiresome legislation

Future Bills that require a duty to insure, and create a criminal offence for non-compliance, should expressly indicate whether or not a civil remedy is also created, argues Alec Samuels

Sex shop licensing fees back in the spotlight

AG opinion could see councils face 'substantial' bills for unlawful license fees

The separation of powers and the exclusive cognisance of parliament

Rupert Bowers QC and Daniel Godden examine the constitutional importance of parliament's assertion of privilege in a recent case against a Tory peer

The Brexit effect for young lawyers

Kirsty Finlayson discusses how younger members of the profession can benefit from the likely increase in business for firms following the EU referendum

Taking liberties

The UK should preserve its ECHR status at a time of global political unrest and set an example to countries facing human rights abuses