All Comment articles – Page 20
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OpinionWhat does Shamima Begum losing citizenship appeal mean for others?
Shamima Begum losing her appeal against being stripped of her British citizenship is of little surprise, but disappointing for human rights advocates.
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OpinionHarnessing legal tech to boost future skills and innovate legal training
Earlier this year, over 100 legal professionals gathered for a workshop to discuss the impact of legal tech on future skills, productivity, and the delivery of legal services and training.
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OpinionWe need to challenge the aggressive status quo in litigation
The Mindful Business Charter is aiming to change the way lawyers do litigation.
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OpinionSolicitors must shape the future of the justice system or risk being left behind
The Law Society has been engaging with policy committees and external stakeholders to identify the big questions in civil justice.
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OpinionLaw Society agenda encompasses LPA and Mental Health Act reform
Reform is central to supporting people detained under mental health legislation to access justice, and can reduce risk of vulnerable people being exploited during Lasting Powers of Attorney process.
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OpinionHillsborough families let down by the state - again
Victims want legal representation and a duty of candour, not this diluted offer.
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OpinionHMCTS was forewarned about the risk of digital courts
Rather than dismissing critics as Luddites the MoJ should have listened to court users.
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OpinionRisks and regulatory changes to look out for
Sanctions, AML compliance, SRA fining powers and a new enforcement strategy - the complexity of law firm risk mitigation and compliance is ever increasing.
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OpinionCommon platform fails to deliver
It is not a case of users adapting, but providers reviewing a dysfunctional system that may have been launched too soon.
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OpinionWhy we need a data lab for justice
We have systematically failed to collect data to help us understand who is in the justice system, or what happens to them.
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OpinionConsent – a missed opportunity for an important discussion
Channel 4 drama promised to be a show that would draw attention to the complexity of sexual allegations involving school aged children, but Consent falls short.
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OpinionMentors and mentees wanted: Judicial Reverse Mentoring Scheme
Scheme matches legal professionals from under-represented groups to mentor a judge (who will be their mentee).
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OpinionBritcoin is not as bonkers as it sounds
Access to public - central bank - money is essential for stability in the post-cash economy.
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OpinionFamily Court reporting: a change for the better?
Court reporting pilot is first major step towards implementing ‘cultural shift’ towards increased transparency in family justice system.
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OpinionCPR costs changes create dangerous situation for claimants
The whole purpose of QOCS protection seems to have been forgotten.
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OpinionOur struggling economy needs legal certainty
The Treasury needs to look not only at our finances, but also our laws.
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OpinionAssociates driving ESG efforts across the profession
Law firms that neglect to focus on environmental, social, and governance matters could risk losing standing with their own lawyers as well as clients.
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OpinionLGBTQ+ History Month: a time to look to the past to inform our future
It is important to gain more insight into our profession and get a greater understanding of the experiences of LGBTQ+ lawyers.
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OpinionCrown courts working group creates real opportunities to find solutions
Criminal justice representatives focus on identifying and removing impediments to an effective system, writes group member Richard Atkinson.