Disgraced lawyer Barry Hart has launched a fresh bid to continue his 46-year career - as it emerged his fleet of luxury cars had been seized by debt collectors.

Televising what occurs in the courts, tribunals and commissions of inquiry is a public service, demanding professional judgement and editing.

Disgraced lawyer Barry Hart is taking legal action in the hope he can stop authorities ending his 46-year career.

The Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal today decided to strike off controversial lawyer Barry Hart, who has been mired in legal trouble.

There are strongly mixed views on David Bain's bid for compensation, but the city's MPs say Cabinet - not public opinion - should ultimately decide.

David Bain's greatest supporter, Joe Karam, isn't surprised a confidential report from the Canadian judge looking at a compensation claim concludes he's innocent - and deserves a payout.

The family of Raymond Mullins says the release of one of his teenage killers is like being "kicked in the teeth".