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Frances Gibb: are Sharia courts acting legally?

A new report suggests they are handing down rulings likely to breach fundamental principles of law

Weird cases: possession of pie with unlawful intent

An alleged plot to throw pies at the Canadian prime minister takes on major constitutional significance

In the City: Freeze! How about some time off, or a sabbatical?

Frances Gibb: fur flies over civil justice

Lord Woolf and Professor Hazel Genn had a lively clash over the decline of civil justice, court facilities and alternative dispute resolution

Weird cases: And this week's award for judicial petulance goes to . . .

A judge is censured for ordering a court observer to be seized and drug-tested

In the City: a helping hand for the less well-off

It’s good that City lawyers have not cut help for the rest of the profession despite the economic slump

Frances Gibb: abandoning ID cards

Identity cards are unnecessary, unBritish and should be scrapped, says Lord Steyn, the former law lord

Weird cases: 'you're telling me this isn't fruit?'

A woman sues a cereal manufacturer for $5bn after she discovered its cereal balls were not fruity

In the City: determined to have fun

In spite of everything, the legal world has been determined to hold on to some of summer’s traditions

Frances Gibb: undermining British justice

A law lords’ decision on control orders coincides with a Justice report into the use of closed evidence in the UK courts

Weird cases: if you don't like this excuse, I have others

A Colorado man gives police a dazzling series of defences for vandalising 46 cars

In the City: of marriage and matchmaking . . .

The Law Society hosts a conference on the prized Indian legal market

Frances Gibb: why culture of secrecy must end

Lord Falconer of Thoroton wants a relaxation of Cabinet collective responsibility

Weird cases: bored juror goes missing

A juror in Oregon refuses to return to hear the remainder of a trial because he 'just can't take it any more'

David Pannick: jury's worries must be heard

Ruling in a contempt of court case strengthens campaign for reform of an indefensible law

In the City: silver linings and blue skies

The recession is working out well for some firms, says Edward Fennell

Why are legal heavyweights heading for Qatar?

This weekend Doha plays host to the Qatar Law Forum - a chance to hear about its new court and debate the rule of law