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'Many wept openly. It was over.' Solicitors and VE Day
In May 1945 the Gazette's austere pages hinted that the war was nearing its end.
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Restoring confidence in the super-exam
Failures in providing reasonable adjustments for students, along with a troubling marking scandal, have raised concerns about integrity and fairness.
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How international aid cuts may affect lawyers
International aid spending safeguards the rule of law, pays for the training of judges and lawyers, and provides legal support for the vulnerable.
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Scrutinising treaties: the case for reform
Tension between the role of parliament and the aim of ministers is nowhere more obvious than in the conduct of foreign affairs.
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Calling in the experts
Have you completed the Gazette’s pioneering joint survey with Bond Solon of how solicitors work with expert witnesses?
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An antique tome that has stood the test of time
Paul Bennett reviews Snell’s Equity (35th edition) by Steven Elliott KC.
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What Hilary did next
In 2007, an aspiring solicitor wrote in the Gazette about being told she was too old at 60 to start a training contract. She proved otherwise.
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Letters roundup
An accountant for Leveson, systemic failures of the county court and working from home: your letters to the editor.
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Court in two minds
I was planning a Private Eye pastiche for this column. Unfortunately, the Eye itself beat me to it.
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Applying for the deproscription of Hamas is not 'sickening'
Shadow lord chancellor Robert Jenrick's claims are of great concern. We are upholding the rule of law.
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Justice for growth: the new buzz phrase
Countries have often targeted growth as a top priority. What is new is to see the justice sector used as one of its drivers.
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Mother in Law: Shun the social media snake oil sellers
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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Generic consistency
James E Hurford reviews 'Law at the Frontiers of Biomedicine: Creating, Enhancing and Extending Human Life'.
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Immigration lawyers defending our core values
Lawyers are under attack from powerful forces in a number of democratic countries.
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Hands off the courts
Governments do not generally relish the pesky interference by courts with their political agenda. And this applies regardless of their ideology.
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Global political climate risks damaging democracy
In any conflict between the rule of law and democracy, the rule of law must be the first among equals.