In the public sector, specific legal duties in relation to race, disability and gender have now been incorporated into a general public duty, backed by the law.

BBC: UK

Higginson said Bradley's evidence at Southampton was given without legal advice or any warning in relation to it.

BBC: Bradley begins appeal

Legal analyst Stan Goldman - no relation to the murdered man - says Mr Simpson is getting his revenge.

BBC: Many Americans view the OJ Simpson publicity as unethical

This is not the only legal case Mr Musharraf is facing in relation to his time in office.

BBC: Pakistan Supreme Court considers Musharraf treason case

S. On a separate topic, some readers of this blog have enquired over the months whether the legal advice sought by Peter Robinson in relation to the Spotlight programme of 2010 will ever be published.

BBC: Ten years after the 'Colombia 3'

Mr Larkin said retrospective measures which have survived legal challenge involved questions of public safety, such as those in relation to sex offenders working with children.

BBC: John Larkin

In January, the trio admitted involvement in the rape conspiracy in relation to the violent attacks on Ms Blamires and a second prostitute who cannot be identified for legal reasons.

BBC: Bradford prostitute rape gang members jailed