All Comment articles – Page 85
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OpinionIn defence of litigation funding
US Chamber of Commerce is out of order in seeking to suppress litigation funding.
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OpinionIPCC reform: the challenges
The public need to be involved in reform of the police watchdog. Otherwise improved accountability will not be achieved.
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OpinionLosing faith in the courts service
Our county courts are not fit for purpose. Solicitors need to speak up.
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OpinionPumping up the claim volume
An antitrust class action instrument could enhance the UK’s standing as jurisdiction of choice.
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OpinionPower of attorney reforms are risky
Simplifying the LPA process has increased the risk of fraud and abuse.
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OpinionReal change on human rights
The Law Society is doing pioneering work on business and human rights.
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OpinionLondon must build on its lead
The new Financial List is a fillip for the capital but the initiative could go further.
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OpinionThinking outside the box
Putting a defendant in a dock risks infringing the presumption of innocence.
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OpinionCases worth fighting for
Legal aid cuts have made worthy causes financially worthless for lawyers.
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OpinionSecuring LGBT rights
Lawyers are helping the Human Dignity Trust obtain access to justice for LGBT people worldwide.
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OpinionTwo cheers for Sir Rupert
The inception of costs management was botched, but there are grounds for optimism.
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OpinionJunk science threat to justice
Diluting the quality of forensic evidence will have grievous results.
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OpinionJoin us on a virtual journey
The Legal Sustainability Alliance is addressing a seemingly intractable problem – business travel.
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OpinionColombia at a crossroads
Strife-torn Colombia needs UK government support to embed the rule of law.
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OpinionCPS faces a stark choice
More work must be done outside the courtroom if the Crown Prosecution Service is to achieve excellence.
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OpinionFalse economies afflicting courts
Removal of public funding in family law is having a huge impact on court business.
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