Gove sworn in as lord chancellor

Michael Gove spoke without notes, stressing access to justice and the rule of law during today’s ceremony at the Royal Courts of Justice.

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Legal aid legislation ‘disgracefully complex’

Court of Appeal calls for clarity over availability of funding for county court proceedings.

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Slater and Gordon chief: Quindell will be ‘separate entity’

Ministry of Justice head of claims management regulation also confirms next government will make reforms of hearing loss claims a priority.

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Majority of whistleblowers left without legal representation

Whistleblowers without a lawyer ‘significantly’ less likely to be successful in their claim, research shows.

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Thousands go legal walking for justice

The London Legal Walk attracted a record turnout from across the profession. View our image gallery of all the best pics.

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Legal walking for justice

The London Legal Walk attracted a record turnout from across the profession.

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Legal walking in the London sun

The London Legal Walk attracted a record turn-out from across the profession.

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Insurers’ pre-med offers ‘encourage opportunism’

Groups respond to government’s call for evidence on how to cut insurance fraud.

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Insurers’ pre-med settlements create ‘environment of easy money’

Groups respond to government’s call for evidence on how to cut insurance fraud.

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Judgment prompts review of thousands of housing cases

Supreme Court widens scope of vulnerable applicants who are considered homeless.

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