All Comment articles – Page 29
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Opinion'The UK is not remotely a corrupt country'
In a potential Venn diagram representing corruption in the UK, is there a circle containing lawyers which overlaps with a central corruption circle?
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OpinionLegal ombudsman's costs had to be challenged
Introducing a usage fee is fairer and will encourage improvements in complaints handling, writes the Council for Licensed Conveyancers' chief executive.
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OpinionSecrets and spies
Ministers rejected call for greater oversight of UK’s Secret Intelligence Service after foreign agent crossed ‘red lines’, Sir Brian Leveson tells the Gazette.
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OpinionLooking after our juniors
Law firms can’t offset the wellbeing issues of junior lawyers by hiking wages.
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OpinionMoJ is wrong on the SEND Tribunal
Mandatory mediation can be an added hurdle for families on the obstacle course of obtaining the right support for their child.
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OpinionThe true cost of billable hours to the profession
Profession risks losing diverse, innovative and precious human capital if we do not look at alternative measures.
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OpinionData about me isn’t necessarily 'my' data
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Lloyd v Google may provide a line in the sand - but will not be popular.
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OpinionShould a law school be named after a genocidal judge?
Hastings College of Law is named after Serranus Hastings, who promoted and financed 'Indian-hunting' expeditions during the Gold Rush.
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OpinionJR: Why Lord Neuberger was wrong
Two years on, the Supreme Court’s prorogation judgment continues to inspire discussion - and mythmaking.
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OpinionMother in law: Stop the clocks
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionHow lawyers can work together to help those in need
At its best, the justice system can work to protect the vulnerable and give them a voice in the face of overwhelming opposition or persecution.
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OpinionThe drive for net zero
Climate change is no longer just the preserve of environmental lawyers.
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OpinionPride is over, but we can still have pride
Some firms have excellent LGBT+ networks, but cultural change across the legal sector is moving at a glacial pace.
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OpinionPro bono matters
More and more individuals need help to deal with all manner of legal issues - from denial of benefits claims to immigration applications and private disputes.
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OpinionLawyers to the barricades
The reputation of the profession is at stake where lawyers are identified with their clients’ interests. The Law Society must protect us against unjustified attack.
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OpinionThe next generation of lawyers can help the most vulnerable in society
Our vision is for a country where legal capability is spread throughout our society.
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OpinionLeading from the front on family court transparency
Sir Andrew McFarlane's plans should increase public confidence without reducing confidentiality.
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OpinionRaab’s plans to overhaul the Human Rights Act make no sense
Take it from a human rights lawyer.