What are those of us - I assume a large majority - who do not have time to read the Binnie Report to make of David Bain's compensation claim and the legal tangle that Justice Minister Judith Collins has got herself into?
Around 12 months ago, the Government, led by Prime Minister John Key, appointed former Canadian Supreme Court judge Ian Binnie to advise on David Bain's compensation claim.
When Judith Collins' political history is written, the events of the past week will be an important chapter. It showed the best and worst of the Minister of Justice.
Peter Dunne said in a Twitter post today David Bain should be compensated, and called the police comments on judge Ian Binnie's report 'inappropriate'.
Police last night rejected damning criticism of their handling of the David Bain case, as it was revealed failures in the original investigation were behind the recommendation that compensation be paid.
The public's confidence in the judicial system is at stake in the David Bain compensation case, says Justice Minister Judith Collins.
A report on David Bain's application for compensation said it should be awarded, but a peer review says the report is flawed and would not withstand scrutiny.
Bars, restaurants and liquor stores will be forced to move to new trading hours and tighter alcohol rules in their peak season.
The untimely death of top lawyer Greg King has focused attention on one of society's most unpopular jobs. Jared Savage examines the case for the defence.
Humane initiatives in privately-run British prisons, such as inmates spending a day with their kids, have caught the eye of Corrections Minister Anne Tolley.
Editorial: A financial penalty can bring as much public dishonour as a criminal conviction for an offending company or individual, and so it should.
When people post deliberately extreme comments from the anonymity of cyberspace, the effects can be devastating - and sometimes fatal.
The continuing obstinacy of courts, police and government is thankfully no match for the determination of Joe Karam, writes Sir Bob Jones.
For Justice Helen Winkelmann, the justice system is already open and responsive to criticism.
As Police Minister, Judith Collins made an ally of the metal crushers, took on the boy racers and won.