All Columnist articles – Page 38
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OpinionCotton and compromise
The criminal justice system requires a sensible resolution of the VHCC fee cut impasse.
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OpinionAdvocacy time bomb ticking
Sir Bill Jeffrey is right. The status quo is not an option for criminal advocacy.
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OpinionMilitary imprecision
Human rights cannot be dismissed as a technical impediment to the ‘real’ work of the military.
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OpinionBreaking with the past
On separation and divorce, should the law lead public opinion or follow it?
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OpinionLawyer data: are you listening?
Further action is needed to protect lawyer-client confidentiality from mass surveillance.
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OpinionUnpleasant truths
The cuts have been so deep that it is time to consider a fundamental shift in legal aid delivery.
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OpinionAlbania’s untouchable judges
Albania wants the UK to help root out corruption in its legal system.
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OpinionThree’s a crowd
I am not alone in asking why the three bodies that work in private international law do not merge.
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OpinionGoogle’s legal vision
Encryption, practice management and Google Glass were the hot topics at a recent IT forum.
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OpinionInquiring into inquiries
A new centre of expertise could establish best practice in the conduct of inquiries.
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OpinionSilk road to Welsh devolution
Actioning Silk Part II would strengthen the identity of legal Wales.
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OpinionCredit where it is due on terror laws
Our terrorism legislation is getting close to a reasonable balance of liberty and security.
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OpinionFrom jury box to dock?
New legislation aimed at protecting the integrity of jury trials is flawed and potentially dangerous.
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OpinionBorder counsel
How to decide between a pro- or anti-European approach at the forthcoming elections.
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OpinionOccupation hazards
Trespassers can be prosecuted despite what they believe, the Supreme Court says.
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OpinionGoing digital
Technology can help maintain the provision of legal services for the poor – we cannot allow ministers to give up.
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OpinionPannick is right over compensation
Parliament is seeking to clarify when compensation should be paid upon reversal of a conviction.
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