Ex-Sinopec boss wins reprieve from death row

China steps up clampdown on corporate corruption as four Rio Tinto workers, accused of spying, languish in detention

It's lies, Taylor tells war crimes court

Charles Taylor, the first African leader to be put in the dock for war crimes, roared his innocence in a bravura performance

Chinese quiz steel traders over Rio 'spying'

In latest development, officials at mills owned by Baosteel, Anshan Iron and Steel and Shougang Group were questioned

China widens Rio spy probe to local traders

State targets some of the country's largest steel mills after arrest of four Rio Tinto staff for alleged espionage

'Hardnosed' SFO to tap phones of suspected fraudsters

SFO director Richard Alderman said that the watchdog plans to carry out surveillance, phone tapping and mail interception to tackle frauds

Assets seized in strategy for organised crime

Home Office outlines new approach to organised crime as report says that some forces have failed to address problem

Abuse video shown at Iraq troops inquiry

British soldier is shown screaming at detainees as one Iraqi claims that he was forced to 'dance like Michael Jackson' by troops

Virgin chief admits knowing of price fixing

Steve Ridgway is most senior executive named in relation to alleged fixing of fuel surcharges by BA and Virgin Atlantic

Father of drowned boy, 2, must repay £25,000

Holiday park not to blame for Matthew Marsden's death at fenced-off pond, and compensation must be returned

Judge delays trial in UBS tax secrecy case

US tax authority’s case against UBS postponed in Miami to allow possible out of court settlement

Weird Cases: deal or no deal?

Can a Texas law student claim his prize after a lawyer promised £1m to anyone who could prove him wrong?

In the City: things are bad, but not that bad

Shoosmiths shocks the market with a slump in profits of more than 50%

Frances Gibb: tribunals creak as claims soar

An avalanche of redundancy cases is overloading the system and could bring it to its knees

Weird cases: advocacy so bad it puts justice at risk

How bad does a lawyer’s courtroom performance have to be before a judge will order a retrial?

David Pannick: DNA needs a proper discussion

Parliament should be able debate the retention, use and destruction of DNA. Ministers need to be held accountable

In the City: from small(ish) beginnings to a world-beater

Council has duty to teachers

Alexis v Newham London Borough Council

Trustee has three years to act

Lewis and Another v Metropolitan Property Realisations Ltd

Cost of providing free car must be made clear

Copley v Lawn, Maden v Haller

Admissibility of hearsay

Regina v Athwal and Another

Wide needs of a bankrupt

Everitt v Budhram (a Bankrupt) and Another

Genuine claim survives attempt at fraud

Ul-Haq and Another v Shah

Sentencing on basis of plea

Regina v Lucien

Judge must evaluate effect

Lee v Whitehouse