Yet another embarrassing failure for Luis Moreno-Ocampo, the prosecutor who has yet to achieve a single conviction after six-and-half years at the International Criminal Court.

I am told that the Judicial Appointments Commission is in difficulties over the selection of a new president for the High Court Family Division. Sir Mark Potter, currently the senior family judge, is expected to retire at Easter.

A deeply depressing report on legal aid is published today by the House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts.

I understand that four candidates were interviewed on Saturday afternoon for the vacant seat on the Supreme Court. Each was allowed one hour, starting at 2 pm.

Earlier this month, a judge decided that courts have the power to overturn legislation if it meets the traditional test for judicial review. To find out how this was possible, click here.