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Trial by jury must not become the casualty of a strained justice system
2026-03-10T10:13:00+00:00By Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP
Efficiency must never come at the expense of the constitutional principles that give that system its legitimacy.
Charity case creates constitutional conundrum
2026-03-10T00:01:00+00:00By Joshua Rozenberg
The House of Commons speaker has asked the High Court to throw out a claim brought by the Charity Commission against the parliamentary ombudsman.
Best of the blogs - 8 March 2026
2026-03-08T15:49:00+00:00
Missed our blogs this week? Here’s our top five…
International Women's Day
2026-03-08T09:00:00+00:00By Eduardo Reyes
Women leaders in the legal profession mark International Women’s Day.
Iran: why this war feels personal
2026-03-06T11:41:00+00:00By Michael Cross
Memories of old Tehran - and tentative hopes for the future.
In depth: Iranian lawyers vulnerable amid 'campaign of terror'
By Michael Cross
Life of PII
2026-03-06T10:32:00+00:00By Paul Rogerson
The solicitors’ PII market remains gratifyingly benign. So what is there to be concerned about?
The Animal Welfare Act at 20
2026-03-04T10:40:00+00:00By Edie Bowles
How interpretation determines protection.
Tribunal tamed
2026-03-04T00:01:00+00:00By Eduardo Reyes
While no evidence exists to suggest the SEND tribunal is making bad decisions, ministers utter not one word of criticism of local authorities' superintendence of SEND responsibilities.
What has the rules-based order ever done for us?
2026-03-02T11:29:00+00:00By Jonathan Goldsmith
This is a good time to reflect on what the ‘international rules-based order’ means for lawyers.
Mother in Law: Back to 'basics' - honing your CV
2026-03-01T10:00:00+00:00By Anonymous
Diary of a busy practitioner, somewhere in England.
Best of the blogs - 28 Feb 2026
2026-02-28T12:02:00+00:00
Missed our blogs this week? Here’s our top five…
Windrush Justice: a symposium to remember
2026-02-27T11:22:00+00:00By Monidipa Fouzder
Campaigners are doing an excellent job showing what a community-driven trauma-informed inquiry looks like.
The SFO still hasn't learnt its lesson on disclosure
2026-02-27T09:15:00+00:00By Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay
It was never just about software.
Legal needs in Wales
2026-02-26T10:16:00+00:00By Jonathan Davies
The key question is not whether solicitors are trusted, but whether people can actually reach them.
Government SEND reform
2026-02-24T10:12:00+00:00By Eduardo Reyes
A weakened SEND Tribunal could leave pupils with no school place
Why did you become a lawyer?
2026-02-24T07:33:00+00:00By Jonathan Goldsmith
The Gazette has a regular feature on ‘Lawyer in the News’, interviewing a solicitor whose client’s case has hit the headlines.
Boiling the frog
2026-02-24T07:33:00+00:00By Paul Rogerson
Are we becoming inured to the salami-slicing of civic rights (and indeed responsibilities) that were once barely even acknowledged?
Asking the man in the attic
2026-02-23T10:21:00+00:00By Joshua Rozenberg
This year I shall be marking the 50th anniversary of my admission to the roll. Back then, the profession was still class-based
Best of the blogs - 22 Feb 2026
2026-02-21T08:36:00+00:00
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SLAPPs: regulator's campaign is in disarray - it must reset
2026-02-20T00:01:00+00:00By Iain Miller and Colin Passmore
The SRA should consult to ensure that it has a proper framework for deciding which cases to investigate.
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