With the Government to be taken to court for its alleged failures on climate change, the law is now a frontline for campaigners, writes Caroline O’Doherty.

Latest: In a statement this afternoon, Denis O'Brien has said he is disappointed by today's judgment and intends to study it in detail before deciding whether to appeal.

Lawyers acting for the families of the Hillsborough disaster victims are to press ahead with legal action against South Yorkshire Police and West Midlands Police over the “widespread police cover-up” which had attempted to blame fans.

A member of the Banking Inquiry has denied that they had to water down the final report because of legal challenges.