All Columnist articles – Page 5
-
OpinionWhat can lawyers expect from Labour?
The new prime minister is well aware that his most urgent legal challenge is prison overcrowding.
-
OpinionE-evidence – EncroChat and more
As more and more evidence becomes electronic, the law and court decisions on e-evidence become more important.
-
OpinionImmigration lawyers under pressure everywhere
The UK's backlogs are grave: the immigration and asylum open caseload has increased 75% since last year.
-
OpinionLabour must mend criminal justice
Letting prisoners out early may not sound as if it is putting the needs of victims first. But emergency measures can no longer be avoided.
-
OpinionMother in Law: Getting back on my A-game
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
-
OpinionLIPs and the unregulated – a worsening story
A persistent challenge to professions is what to do about those who are forced to carry out their own services without any help and the role of unregulated providers.
-
OpinionElection leaves funders in PACCAR purgatory
Litigation Funding Bill fell victim to the election wash-up. So what happens now?
-
OpinionLammy takes up fight against lawyer enablers
The direction of travel of a possible future Labour government is clear.
-
OpinionThe dangers of judicial overreach
National courts do make enforceable decisions. But prosecutors and judges must take the public with them.
-
OpinionLawyers’ needs in election campaigns
Our demands of politicians should be focused on the rule of law, access to justice and the independence of the legal profession.
-
OpinionWill ABSs soon be allowed across the EU?
Alternative business structures have traditionally been snubbed by European bars. A landmark case at the CJEU could change that.
-
OpinionMother in Law: Juniors and their SPAG gaps
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
-
OpinionWhat are the European bars’ current concerns?
As the Society's representative to the UK delegation to the CCBE, my job is to ensure that there is a dialogue between the CCBE and Chancery Lane.
-
FeatureAssange saga approaches its denouement
Today, Julian Assange may hear whether his extradition is finally going ahead.
-
OpinionFall-out for law students at campus protests
Blanket bans on students who have participated in protests is not right. Each case should be considered on its merits.
-
OpinionShould litigation funders still be worried?
The Civil Justice Council is carrying out a review of litigation funding, which will set out clear recommendations for change.
-
OpinionMother in Law: Football lessons
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
-
-
OpinionPM with inside knowledge can transform prisons
If polls are to be believed, a KC will be PM by the end of the year. Starmer would be the most senior practising lawyer in modern times to lead the government.
-
OpinionBar watchdog in the red
Bar Standards Board accepts performance review findings and vows to raise its game.