All Comment articles – Page 52
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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.
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OpinionOn being mocked by the prime minister
Should the profession be concerned that the repeated parliamentary mockery of Sir Keir Starmer could have an impact on how we are seen nationwide?
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OpinionCrisis, critical reflection and the Equality Act 2010
2020 has brought to the fore many of the profound inequalities that exist in society.
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OpinionCrowdfunding can be a ray of light
Pre-Covid, two thirds of people who needed access to legal services couldn’t get them. Post-Covid, those numbers are going to rise.
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OpinionNightingale courts are like taking a bucket to a house fire
We need 200 temporary sites to deal with the backlog. After four months, we have a few limited buildings.