All Comment articles – Page 6
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OpinionWhy it’s time to scrap the Legal Services Board
Sweeping away the LSB given its lack of both impact and credibility would be in the public interest. The board is a burden but offers no benefit.
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OpinionCompulsory ethics training may help to fix the problem
The ethical crisis in the legal profession may be overstated - but that doesn’t mean we can ignore it.
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OpinionAnother day, another survey - but this one matters
Why your participation in LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 study can make a meaningful difference.
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OpinionWhy you should participate in LawCare’s 'Life in the Law 2025' research
Surveys by the mental health charity are anonymous and delve into critical areas such as working hours, job pressure, burnout and bullying.
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OpinionMental health reform has not fully addressed patients' rights
The Mental Health Bill must be supported by sufficient funding, clarity and safeguards in order to provide patients with the dignity, respect and access to justice they deserve.
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OpinionFraud: Big corporates have a target on their back
A new corporate criminal offence of failure to prevent fraud comes into force this year. It has important differences to existing ‘failure to prevent’ offences.
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OpinionLocal law societies: the profession's unsung heroes
Societies keep solicitors connected and supported - we should cherish their work.
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OpinionMeta's policy changes on 'hateful conduct' put marginalised groups at risk
In the context of the Online Safety Act 2023, Meta's changes could be in breach of duties to prevent and protect users from harm.
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OpinionDigital home-buying: still Groundhog Day
The government announces 'major new plans' for e-conveyancing. But how new are they?
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OpinionFree speech strengthened (if you are a student)
Evolution of the debate around freedom of speech should include a review of increasingly draconian criminal laws.
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OpinionReframing Justice: it’s time for a new story about the rule of law and access to justice
The rule of law and access to justice are vital to everyday life. Yet over the last 20 years, both have been undermined.
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OpinionInvestment fraud exposed - the power of private prosecution
Under the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985, it is open to anyone to bring a criminal prosecution. It can be a powerful tool.
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Opinion200 years of social and legal evolution
This year, the Law Society celebrates 200 years since its establishment.
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OpinionIt’s time the SRA’s leaders were held to account
Those leading the regulator and its oversight board should consider whether they are best placed to restore and maintain the confidence of the public and those whom they regulate.
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OpinionJustice denied
Law For Change was born out of frustration at the wretched state of public law enforcement in the UK.
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Opinion'Protecting every bat and every newt': busting myths about nature conservation and planning
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says we have gone too far in 'protecting every bat and every newt' and should 'crack on and get the development built'.
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OpinionThe arduous journey to becoming an accredited family mediator
More needs to be done by professionals in the industry to support candidates seeking accreditation.
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OpinionAI could power the rebirth of mass data claims
A technology which is now frequently the cause of mass data misuse may provide a solution for litigants.
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OpinionWhy I’m running…the London Marathon
My journey with arthritis and how running - and Versus Arthritis - helped me reclaim my life.
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OpinionMaksim Znak: An endangered lawyer
Case of imprisoned lawyer is just one highlighted in a disturbing report published to mark the Day of the Endangered Lawyer