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<i>Anthony Rogers:</i> Defence lawyers unfairly accused

Premier's challenge on gang laws

Provocation should stay in meantime: lawyers

Cabinet preparing for MMP referendum: Key

Cabinet is discussing a referendum on the electoral system with a referendum on MMP to be held at or before the next general election.

<i>Editorial:</i> Public service lawyers may not be cheaper

'Car boot' lawyers cashing in on legal aid

Poor-quality defence lawyers working out of their car boot and racking up legal aid bills are hurting Auckland's courts, a review finds.

Costs and quality of legal aid must be fixed - review

UK government: We did talk about al-Megrahi

Jack Straw, has admitted that the fate of the convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi had formed part of Britain's negotiations with Libya over a multi-billion pound deal for oil exploration.

Young lives drown in culture of binge

Alcohol abuse by young people is costing the country a fortune.

Govt may support rights plan

Dame Sian's comments crossed the line - Key

<i>Editorial:</i> Judge is entitled to a hearing

<i>Cartoon:</i> A courtroom drama

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Politicians are weighing in on the scales of justice

Irate Power tells Chief Justice to butt out of policy

<i>Editorial:</i> Chief Justice's ideas deserve Govt attention

Law change will end secrecy over criminals' name changes

Provocation defence supported