All Comment articles – Page 17
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OpinionDiversity and inclusion must remain at forefront of profession’s agenda
By recognising and dismantling barriers related to race, class and gender, the legal sector can become more vibrant and inclusive.
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OpinionSolicitor apprenticeships: working for social mobility?
Those who could benefit the most from a legal degree apprenticeship are missing out.
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OpinionJust start nuclear
There is only one solution to energy security and net zero. But nuclear policy is still a mess.
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OpinionBigger SRA, new name?
Solicitors Regulation Authority is open to considering name change if it takes charge of legal executives.
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OpinionNHS Resolution underlines the value of collaboration
Covid protocol should become a stable and permanent part of the way we do things.
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OpinionWhat lawyers should read on holiday
An eclectic mix of old and new. How about Jerome K. Jerome’s holiday capers, or a book about marketing?
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OpinionKeep AI away from family court (and Johnny Cash)
Without empathy, sensitivity and nuance, how can artificial intelligence provide a satisfactory outcome?
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OpinionAlex Chalk: 'I'm a legal aid barrister on a career sabbatical'
Gazette courts editor grabs a few minutes with the lord chancellor on a day out in Bristol.
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OpinionSRA power grab leaves SDT increasingly impotent
The tribunal makes fewer judgments than ever and could effectively lose its fining power.
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OpinionIn support of our colleague Jacqueline McKenzie
An open letter from Leigh Day partners in response to criticism of immigration lawyer.
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OpinionCommon Platform is a strong foundation for the future
Custom-built, digital system for managing cases is now live in every criminal court in England and Wales.
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OpinionTransport wars: Khan, Ken and kritarchy
History is (so far) not repeating itself in a clash over London's ultra-low emissions zone.
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OpinionSupreme Court has set back access to justice
This week's ruling in PACCAR Inc & Ors v Competition Appeal Tribunal & Ors will have unintended consequences.
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OpinionPost Office scandal: Complexities of referring cases back to court
It is imperative that we balance accuracy, thoroughness and haste when investigating potential miscarriages of justice.
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OpinionTwelve far-from-angry people
The justice system may be creaking, but at least one part isn't broken.
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OpinionAs an Albanian-born lawyer, I want to change the narrative on my nation
Being in the law gives me a platform to address some of the negative stereotypes around Albania.
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OpinionSusskind’s moonshot is worth a try
A national institute for legal innovation would take on a daunting task, but that’s the whole idea.
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OpinionSupporting non-binary people in the legal industry
LGBTQIA+ experiences are more entwined than is often acknowledged. Law firms need to provide for all.
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OpinionMost legal 'consumers' are happy. Why aren’t consumer watchdogs?
Perhaps clients choose not to shop around because they don’t want to.