The former attorney general, Lord Goldsmith, was uncharacteristically unequivocal in his criticism yesterday of the government's attempt to bring in 42-day detention without trial
November 2007
Ex-attorney general speaks out against longer detention limits
Former attorney general Lord Goldsmith said today that he would have quit if proposals to extend the amount of time suspected terrorists could be held without charge to 90 days had been passed
September 2007
So Lord Goldsmith, what first attracted you to the £1m-a-year job at a US law firm?
· Ex-attorney general starts lucrative new career · Famous for advice on Iraq war and BAE corruption
June 2007
An inquiry, Lord Goldsmith? Why yes
Phil Shiner
Insincere goodbyes
Richard Norton-Taylor
Profile: Lord Goldsmith
Shares plunge as US justice department launches inquiry into arms firm's Saudi deals
Goldsmith calls for inquiry into Iraq torture
Cross-examining the attorney general
David Leigh
New pressure on Goldsmith after cabinet inquiry call
May 2007
Beyond contempt
Michael White
Michael White: It is worrying that the media's lax habits in reporting sensational trials can mislead the public - so should we welcome Lord Goldsmith's review?
April 2007
Anything but compelling
David Leigh
David Leigh: Lord Goldsmith's hollow claims about the UK's record on corruption hardly inspire confidence in a decision about 'cash-for-honours' prosecutions.
March 2007
Judge refuses to gag the Guardian
Writ large
Why Goldsmith can't win
Marcel Berlins
February 2007
Attorney general to review paediatrician's cases
Backing for Goldsmith after admission of affair
Goldsmith admits to affair with QC
Goldsmith under fire over legal advice and BAE inquiry