Lord Donaldson, the Master of the Rolls, has suggested that family cases should require leave of the court before an appeal.

Lord Donaldson said the Home Secretary's powers under clause 13(4) and section 29(3) were unambiguous.

Lord Donaldson said that misappreciated the nature of the duty in at least two respects.

Lord Donaldson promised a public session in the islands this summer.

Lord Donaldson implied, however, that solicitors who exercised their new rights of audience in these cases ought to be expected to concentrate on advocacy.

Lord Donaldson's formula for settling the rights of audience controversy was viewed as an adept political move by some delegates.

Lord Donaldson's remarks were greeted with cautious enthusiasm by Bar leaders.

Lord Donaldson said afterwards that his proposal would not lead to a downgrading of justice.

Lord Donaldson asked if he was seriously suggesting that juries would multiply the award by 10 times.

'There must come a time when it is called to a halt,' Lord Donaldson said.