President of Human Rights Commission accused by torture advocate of being “legally flawed” … Reliance on international covenants … Attempt to discredit HRC on eve of report on children in immigration detention … Gillian Triggs being savaged by dead sheep 

ABA revamps top brass in an effort to seize the future … From the world of soaps and shampoos comes VicBar’s fragrant new CEO … Criminal lawyer to head-up NSW Bureau de Spank 

Vic AG squibs making a firm decision on the future of queen’s counsel … Bar asked to consult and report … What exciting new viewpoints will be uncovered? 

What’s the world come to “if we cannot trust a solicitor”? … Williamstown lawyer gets a stretch in pokey after tickling mortgage funds … CJ Earl Warren points to remorse, a hitherto blemish free existence and ongoing depression … But at the end of the day over $600,000 is still missing … Ama Somaratna reports  

Former Keddies’ partner Scott Roulstone hammering on the door of the NSW bar council for a ticket … Bar says there are unresolved issues … Decision pending in NSW Supremes  

What next for Tasmanian DPP? … Tim Ellis on four months suspended sentence … Government seeks legal advice from Sealy SC … Meaning of “misbehaviour” … Map of Tasmania 

Angelic death notices from the bar … Soapy slips on FOI changes … Unusual interlocutory costs order for Chris Dale … Judge ticks off Abbott in letters’ page … Knock About’s festive salute to the coppers 

Advocates immunity spreads its wings … Pressuring client to settle found to be justified … Perth lawyer claims a vendetta by the complaints committee … Unexpectedly borrowing at 60 percent interest … Paper shuffling at bar ethics exam … The subjective test for recklessness … Bureau de Spank … Kate Lilly reports