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A history of how jurors have faced trial themselves for getting it wrong, or slipping up in court.
The powers exist but must be used with caution, explains a legal expert. They don’t form a vigilante’s charter.
How Australian courts might interpret consent in situations like this is far from clear, and needs to be sorted out.
To buy without owning, to pay rent on something that’s yours – the origins of leasehold ownership look increasingly out of place today.
The Lords won’t block Brexit, but here’s what could happen when they debate the EU Withdrawal Bill.
The Northern Irish party were horrified at the suggestion that Brexit might mean different customs rules. But when it comes to women’s rights, it’s a different story.
There are still far too few female, black, Asian and minority ethnic judges.
Cuts to legal aid could see paralegals taking on more case work.
It is becoming harder and harder to access legal aid for immigration cases.
As Islamic State territory in Iraq and Syria shrinks, concerns are mounting about the number of foreign fighters who may return.
How a curious case of wanton and furious driving is leading to a much-needed overhaul.
The police are cracking down on UK gun owners - but is out-sourcing intelligence gathering to the general public the right course of action?
New laws are needed to keep up with the growing problem of imported child sex dolls and robots.
Using mind reading technologies in court could become common practice.
Law reform needs to be considered if Britain is going to properly support victims of this crime
The case for changing English marriage laws.
Are gay rights a matter of protecting privacy, or sexual freedom itself?
Decriminalisation changed the way homosexuality and gay culture were portrayed on screen.
Even the Wolfenden report cited the need to protect the public from that which disgusted them.
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