All Comment articles – Page 8
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Opinion'End of Life' bill: Need for scrutiny should not mask its beneficial principle
Former Supreme Court president Lord Neuberger explains why he strongly supports the principle behind the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
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OpinionFamily court reporting pilot – a lawyer's perspective
Now the door is open for journalists to report family court cases, it will be hard, if not impossible, to backtrack.
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OpinionFamily law advice for the neurodivergent community
Seven family lawyers have joined forces to make the family justice system more neurodivergent-friendly.
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OpinionMedical perspectives on the ‘End of Life’ bill
I contacted doctors I know and respect, but whose views on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill I did not know. Two replied at length.
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OpinionService Justice System failure
Rarely a week goes by without a headline documenting a case of sexual harassment or assault in the armed forces.
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OpinionHow the Law Society Charity helps firms to help others
The charity uses funds to support organisations working to promote human rights, increase access to justice and to improve legal education in the public domain.
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OpinionWhy are pro bono work and the LGBTQ+ communities still needed today?
Pro Bono week reminded me that pro bono legal work can be a life saver and a sanity saver. This is especially true if you are a member of the LGBTQ+ communities.
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OpinionThe power of pro bono
Pro bono work taught me how to advocate, how to give my clients a voice and how to seek redress. It taught me how to be a lawyer.
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OpinionMore support needed for men in the criminal justice system
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month aims to reduce the stigma around asking for help.
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OpinionSRA wants profession to move on from Axiom Ince - but won’t apologise
The regulator chair’s argument that issues are 'history' will infuriate those waiting for answers.
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OpinionDeploying mediation skills outside law
With many lawyers also trained mediators, how many are aware of the varied arenas outside the legal process where those skills can be deployed?
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OpinionSRA must accept need for radical change in light of Axiom report
Axiom report should be a wake-up call to the regulator to focus on its core role to serve the public interest and protect consumers from rogue individuals.
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Opinion'Don't just climb the ladder, be the ladder'
Trevor Sterling reflects on his journey to being the first black senior partner of a top law firm and discusses why he is launching the Be The Ladder Foundation.
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OpinionGreat e-Scrape: clarity needed over generative AI training
Government has an opportunity to show leadership that will reverberate on the world stage.
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OpinionHubris, nemesis: it’s time for the SRA to stop empire-building and rebuild trust
The long-awaited report on the SRA’s handling of Axiom Ince ahead of the firm’s closure is lacerating.
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OpinionCosts shortfall has been a ticking time-bomb for years - Menzies may set it off
The Supreme Court has given the personal injury sector a wake-up call on costs deductions.
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OpinionMake sure you have your say on proposed climate risk and conveyancing practice note
There is still time to respond to the Law Society's consultation, which runs until 31 October.
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OpinionInfected blood scandal: A tortuous and unfathomable route to compensation
The government’s announcement that long-promised compensation is now a reality belies the fiendishly complicated system that many victims will encounter.
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OpinionWorking from home and costs assessments
The rise of virtual law firms could create scope to argue about costs of fee earners who seek to claim London rates while working from home.