Comment and opinion – Page 132
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Courts are failing children
Sir James Munby is using his final months as family court president to urge radical reform of justice for under-18s.
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Class in the background
Without layering in data on life advantage, diversity reporting is of limited use.
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More than a public good
Pro bono does not exist in a vacuum – it needs the support of a changing profession.
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Whistleblowing: Harder but more crucial than ever
A culture of hostility towards whistleblowing and self-accountability will create a system with no public trust and confidence.
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Don't mind the gap
Returning to law after a break does not mean apologising for the gap in your CV.
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Sorry Gemma Collins, I'd advise you can't make a claim
TOWIE star may want compensation but that doesn’t mean she’s automatically entitled to it.
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English the tool for legal dominance
As anglophone dispute resolution centres multiply, the UK faces a fierce fight to remain a global legal centre.
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Action for happiness
Too often flexible working policies at law firms are mere window-dressing. That has to change
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Balfour and the law
100 years on, a 67-word statement by the British government still provokes fury. We should ask why.
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Knowing our place
The status of your professional body post-Brexit will take a long time to settle.
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No place at the table for an honest cheat
Judgment in the £7.8m baccarat winnings case has wide implications for criminal law.
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Lidington is polished but no different to the rest
This week's legal aid announcement points to a lord chancellor in the same mould as his predecessors.
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Shielded from data protection fallout
An equivalent of the EU-US Privacy Shield needs to be shaped before Brexit.
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Back to square one on costs?
Jackson LJ’s latest proposals could actually increase the time courts spend on costs.
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Creativity can't be commanded
Nurturing the lawtech innovation revolution is a good idea - just don't try to predict the outcome.
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Lawyer independence, EU-style
The extent of lawyer independence varies on state interpretation, but without plurality there will be no progress.
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Myths and misconceptions
Public education is vital in protecting the right to redress for needless harm.