All Comment articles – Page 51
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OpinionFrom treading water to drowning quickly
Many people were unknowingly on the brink of falling into a hidden justice gap before Covid-19 hit.
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Opinion18-year-old law helps German courts tackle backlog
Court can order a hearing via video conference without the request or consent of the parties.
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OpinionHeads in the sandbox
Change is coming. It is better to surf and control it than to wish for a past that is not going to be resurrected.
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OpinionA balancing act: Trade negotiations
Citizens and corporates of the EU and the UK should be able to choose the lawyers they want without unnecessary barriers.
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OpinionRunning a law school in lockdown
Diary of a law academic, trying to make law graduates fit for the workplace, trying (and failing) to be the perfect manager, mother and mate.
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OpinionForgotten defendants and crumbling criminal justice
Radical action is needed to properly resource the justice system, deal with cases backlog, and start releasing low-risk defendants.
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OpinionMoD is legislating itself out of responsibility
Overseas Operations Bill would set six-year deadline on claims for negligent death or injury overseas of a member of the armed forces.
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OpinionDownward spiral of criminal defence continues
If lack of financial intervention from the government continues there is only one realistic outcome.
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OpinionLet's drop the nebulous 'robo-lawyer' moniker
It is time to embrace a prudent set of levels for fairly stating what AI is legitimately contributing to the field of law.
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Opinion'New normal' shines light on need for change
Now is a once in a generation opportunity to build a world that is truly fair and meritocratic.
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OpinionSurfing the IT wave
Technology is widely used for back office functions, but not so much for legal matters. Much more needs to be done.
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OpinionMother in law: Confidence and determination are more important than ever
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionLong way to go before remote hearings become the norm
For remote hearings to be workable, there will need to be cooperation between parties and the court ahead of time.
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OpinionLockdown: navigating the moral maze
Courts have done nothing to undermine the fight against Covid-19
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OpinionLawyers in lockdown: stories from the frontline
'We had one client who wore a mask on a Zoom call'.
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OpinionJustice is not about numbers, but some numbers cannot be ignored
Justice Committee publishes report on the impact of Covid-19 on the courts.
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OpinionLeasehold reform is good news for solicitors
The Law Commission’s proposed reforms for the future of leasehold and commonhold home ownership.
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OpinionEU’s soft power will still govern data transfer
European Union is the only major player trying to regulate the major tech giants, and with the clout to do so.
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OpinionMother in law: Work friends are important
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionA call for pro bono
Need for legal help has probably never been greater from a sector that has been catapulted online.