The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
MPs better placed than judges to decide public interest, says Attorney General [The Guardian]
CPS “slowed down” CCTV footage of commuter accused of sexual assault “to look like he had more time to commit alleged actions” [The Independent]
Joan Bakewell: Women such as Charlotte Proudman complain too much [The Telegraph]
Apple under pressure as lawyers pledge action over ‘Error 53’ codes [The Guardian]
Assange: the absurdity of international law [Spiked]
Lib Dem Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has lost a bid to have his legal fees paid after a challenge to his election failed [BBC News]
Making a Murderer: Steven Avery’s sons have spoken about whether they think their father is guilty or not [The Independent]
“Our prison system is in crisis. Now, what are we going to do about it?” [The Justice Gap]
A Canadian woman who married a terminally ill Welshman and cared for his children is now being kicked out of Britain [Wales Online]
Three men plead guilty to rape, but avoid prison sentences [The Telegraph]
Open day application deadlines this week at Norton Rose Fulbright, Burges Salmon and Macfarlanes [Legal Cheek Hub]
“‘A world class law firm’ if you have to say it, you aren’t” [Legal Cheek Comments]