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OpinionShock, anger and lost caseloads: A chartered legal executive on life since Mazur
We speak to the law firm director told by the court she could no longer represent her client.
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OpinionThe law on anticipatory self-defence
The US has not demonstrated ’requisite imminence’ of an attack by Iran.
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OpinionReducing court delays without compromising justice
Coordinated action must address judicial and court staffing, sitting availability, venue capacity, and the implementation of more viable legal aid rates.
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OpinionTrial by jury must not become the casualty of a strained justice system
Efficiency must never come at the expense of the constitutional principles that give that system its legitimacy.
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OpinionInternational Women's Day
Women leaders in the legal profession mark International Women’s Day.
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OpinionLegal needs in Wales
The key question is not whether solicitors are trusted, but whether people can actually reach them.
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OpinionSLAPPs: regulator's campaign is in disarray - it must reset
The SRA should consult to ensure that it has a proper framework for deciding which cases to investigate.
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OpinionSEND families braced for government's education white paper
A loss of rights and accountability and tightened criteria for support are at the heart of government plans for pupils with special educational needs.
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OpinionThe UK was once an anti-slavery champion - today we're falling behind
If the Labour government wants to remain a credible champion of human rights and the rule of law, it needs to act with urgency.
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OpinionWhy risk video justice?
There is no evidence video justice saves costs, but there is ample evidence it impedes effective participation.
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OpinionWhy risk and compliance matters more than ever
Solicitors are facing an expanding set of regulatory, technological and operational pressures.
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OpinionLawyers in danger: Ahmed Souab
Tunisian former magistrate is serving a five-year prison sentence just for doing his job.
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OpinionSolicitor apprenticeships are already shaping the future legal workforce
Debate is no longer about whether solicitor apprenticeships can work, but about how effectively firms are using them.
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OpinionAI: Perils of 'almost right' advice
AI-generated legal advice can be a useful starting point for businesses - but relying on it entirely is a significant risk.
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OpinionLong winter of discontent for the SRA as problems pile up
The past month has exposed fundamental issues with the regulator which need urgent attention.
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OpinionBack the international rules based system – we’ve nothing else to wear
Like my evening suit, despite its age, I prefer a commitment to the international rule of law over the alternatives.
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OpinionDoes Brooklyn have a right to use his own name?
The Beckham family disagreement has unexpectedly shone a spotlight on a niche corner of intellectual property law.
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OpinionCould we learn from Toronto’s £500m courthouse?
As David Lammy heads to Toronto to witness court reforms that introduced judge-only trials, a chance to revisit John Hyde’s trip to the Ontario Court of Justice last autumn.