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Govt must prove rorts, say lawyers

'Corrupt lawyers' claim undermines profession

<i>Jill Goldson</i>: Child inclusion a vital step in settling family break-ups

Judge's failure to stand down from case probed

A NZ judge who failed to stand down from a Court of Appeal case in which he had a financial relationship with one of the lawyers involved is being investigated.

Support for legal aid lawyers

<i>Editorial:</i> Move on legal aid report may prove costly

Agency axed as Govt acts on legal aid

The Government will shut the state agency responsible for legal aid in a rapid response to Dame Margaret Bazley's damning report.

Four resign over scathing legal aid report

A scathing report into the state of legal aid sees the chairwoman and three board members resign, after a letter from the justice minister.

Case recalled because top judge 'beholden' to QC

Bazley calls for end to 'car-boot lawyers'

Judge urges review of killer-drivers law

Dame Margaret urges courts get creches

Should 'provocation' be allowed as a partial defence of murder?

Court orders sex attack conviction be set aside

A young man has won his appeal against conviction for the attempted rape of an Australian backpacker.

Incompetent lawyers undermining legal aid system - review

A damning review of legal aid says a sea change is needed to fix a system undermined by incompetent and sometimes corrupt lawyers.

Mafia trial jury sent home