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'Bureaucratic machinery' of land registration does not trump reality

The “bureaucratic machinery” behind the registration of land does not “trump reality”, appeal judges have ruled.

Two timing

Michael Dempsey lifts the lid on the emerging phenomenon of 'hot tubbing'

Law in miniature

Where are we up to with the admissibility of low template DNA? Sarah Dyas goes under the microscope

Compulsory mediation awareness sessions for all divorcing couples

All divorcing couples will have to attend mediation awareness sessions, not just those on legal aid, justice minister Jonathan Djanogly has announced.

Police minister boost for restorative justice

Restorative justice should be “embedded in and operating at every part of the criminal justice system”, police and criminal justice minister Nick Herbert has said in the clearest endorsement so far of the government's support for this alternative mechanism.

Cornish pasties win protected status

Cornish pasties made in Cornwall and based on a traditional recipe won protected status from the European Commission today.

High street reaches 'tipping point' on road to the ABS revolution

The legal services sector has reached “a tipping point” on the road to ABSs, a leading high street lawyer has said.

Firm not entitled to fees after 'sacking' client

A firm which refused to continue acting for a client in a row over fees must repay the entire amount plus VAT, the High Court has ruled.