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Lord Phillips extends compensation for miscarriages of justice

The Supreme Court has extended the category of people entitled to compensation following a miscarriage of justice.

Hit and miss

As the insurance industry vows to crack down on fraudulent car crash claims, John Spencer considers what lawyers can learn from the latest High Court ruling

Speak now

When it comes to withdrawing pre-accident admissions, has rule 14.1A made any difference? Catherine Leech and Jennifer Maloney report

Small claims limit could rise to £15,000

In a surprise move, the Ministry of Justice went way beyond its approval of the Jackson review this afternoon by proposing an increase in the limit for small claims from £5,000 to £15,000.

Globe trotter

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

Judge and jury

Could the English jury become the next victim of a Belgian political assassin? Richard Easton and David Rhodes hold court

Ditch legal aid for 'planes and trains', chairman tells Bar conference

In a speech subtitled 'There's no more money', Bar Council chairman Nicolas Green QC has urged barristers to distance themselves from legal aid work.

Lawyers disappointed by Young report

Personal injury lawyers have given a mixed response to Lord Young's report on the operation of health and safety laws.