Comment and opinion – Page 83
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OpinionCovid has ‘exacerbated’ exceptional case funding problems
Research published by Public Law Project highlights why there has been a decrease in ECF applications by legal aid providers.
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OpinionWindrush scheme falls short of righting wrongs
Compensation scheme is not fit for purpose and is not operating in a way that guarantees fair access to justice.
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OpinionEthical challenges posed by climate change
In addition to environmental law and human rights law, ethical issues are another important element in lawyers’ engagement with the climate debate.
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OpinionTrust consumers to make their own choices
The Competition and Markets Authority should forget mandatory price transparency and let the market do its work.
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OpinionMilitary conflict
Overseas Operations Bill commits government to consider derogating from ECHR before future conflicts – a move which Society condemns.
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OpinionYou can't put a price tag on judicial review
Lawyers are working out how best to respond to the Independent Review of Administrative Law call for evidence.
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OpinionReluctant home workers will despair at Johnson’s second lockdown
Many lawyers have embraced their return to the office. Their morale will plunge from this latest reversal.
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OpinionLegal culture wars are a necessary nuisance
Legal principles are dead when we do not argue over them. Debate, even fierce debate, is how people learn to go forward.
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OpinionRuth Bader Ginsburg: a careful, precise, and unwavering lawyer
Bader Ginsburg's moniker 'Notorious RBG' was coined following her dissenting opinion in Shelby County, after which she became a cultural icon.
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OpinionPandemic protocol must maintain public trust
As courts reopen, there is still confusion over quarantine rules and communication.
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OpinionLifting the lid on closed hearings
The secretary of state for justice seems very relaxed about breaking the law.
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OpinionCrisis navigators can play a crucial role in housing possession cases
The government is exploring mediation but it should focus on resolving welfare benefits issues.
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OpinionMother in law: Time recording tips
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionOn the frontline in a Nightingale court
The system is doing its best - but open justice does not seem to be a priority.
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OpinionThe rule of law is not negotiable
Britain’s international standing is underpinned by our reputation for respect for the rule of law and fair play.
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OpinionThere is no choice over the rule of law
In our role as solicitors we cannot support the government’s stated intention to break international law.
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OpinionSecrets and spies
The Law Commission concludes it is time to reform our antiquated official secrets acts. Updating the terminology would be the easy bit.