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Metropolitan police accused of ‘creating crime’ at honey-trap pawn shop

More than 100 people were convicted after year-long sting – but charity says they may have been lured into committing offences Continue reading

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Olympic Games 2012: police plan pre-emptive arrests to stop disruption

Metropolitan police ready to deploy tactics used to prevent trouble at Notting Hill carnival Continue reading

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Addison Lee boss could face prosecution for bus lane instruction

Police tell MP they have asked Crown Prosecution Service for advice over cab firm chairman who told drivers to use bus lanes Continue reading

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Anti-HS2 campaigners seek judicial review on environmental grounds

High-speed rail supporters criticise alliance of groups for spending taxpayers’ money on second legal challenge to project Continue reading

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Camden council launches legal challenge to HS2

Local authority joins campaigners seeking judicial review over high-speed rail, which it says will destroy homes and businesses Continue reading

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Legal aid survey shows most Londoners are against cuts

Advice services are not just for poor people, says Legal Action Group, as rising cost of living hits middle-class families too Continue reading

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What court mergers mean for you

Trial delays, higher travel costs, specialist courts: the chairman of the new West London Local Justice Area on what 2012 may hold for magistrates Continue reading

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