Scottish judges increase prison terms for murder

SNP government welcomes ruling from senior judges at the court of appear to increase prison terms for murder in Scotland

Home Secretary 'powerless' to stop extradition

Alan Johnson unable to intervene and prevent the extradition of Gary McKinnon to the US on human rights grounds

Legal aid lawyers to pay back £25 million

Report says taxpayers receive a poor deal from the £1.2 billion scheme, which last year made overpayments worth millions

Scale of Satyam fraud escalates

Ahead of trial of Indian outsourcing tycoon, investigators revise extent of crime, saying it has doubled to nearly £2bn

Banks win double victory on bonuses and charges

Landmark ruling on overdraft fees comes on the day that plans for crackdown on pay were dropped, leading to consumer fury

Polanksi on bail as Swiss consider extradition

Switzerland's top criminal court grants request by director, facing child sex charges, to be released on £2.7m bail

Doctor to argue freedom of speech defence

A heart doctor being sued for criticising a US company’s research says scientists must be free to challenge such work

Lloyds directors under attack over HBOS

Shareholders say disclosure of secret loans bolsters their action against bank's executives, while MPs berate regulators

EU proposals rattle UK private equity

British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association says requirements worsen deeply defective directive

And now for responsible borrowing?

Had the Supreme Court sided against the banks they would have looked for alternative ways of charging for their services

In the City: creavity in conflict? It's all an illusion

Among the fine arts students was a solicitor who entertained the crowd by cavorting with a bottle of champagne balanced on his head

Frances Gibb: publishers' nightmare

Five years ago many commentators believed that libel was dying in the English courts. Last year's figures from the High Court prove otherwise

Weird cases: don't disturb the bears

A disturbed young man is prosecuted for unlawfully entering the grizzly bear enclosure at San Francisco zoo

David Pannick: politicians must know their limits

When sweeping changes are announced without proper consultation, it’s time for a written constitution

In the City: no holds barred as solicitors and insurers let fly

It was mid-afternoon in a very wet Russell Square in London when suddenly the fireworks started

Frances Gibb: the art of the expert witness

In-depth knowledge of a subject is not enough. Professionalism and integrity are essential too, says senior judge

OFT cannot review banks’ charges on unauthorised current account overdrafts

Office of Fair Trading v Abbey National plc and Others

When a judge should not continue case without jury

Regina v S(K)

Homeless persons in hostel can exclude trespassers

Thomas v Director of Public Prosecutions

Domestic arrest warrant reference is sufficient

Louca v Public Prosecutor, Bielefeld, Germany

Using special advocates in civil claim for damages

Al Rawi and Others v Security Service and Others

No presumption in favour of biological parent

In re B (a Child) (Residence order)

Line of authority overruled

Neary v Governing Body of St Albans Girls’ School and Another

‘Domicile’ provision must be construed with care

Choudhary and Others v Bhatter and Others