Commentary and opinion
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OpinionMother in Law: The meaning of life
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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Opinion'Many wept openly. It was over.' Solicitors and VE Day
In May 1945 the Gazette's austere pages hinted that the war was nearing its end.
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OpinionRestoring confidence in the super-exam
Failures in providing reasonable adjustments for students, along with a troubling marking scandal, have raised concerns about integrity and fairness.
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OpinionHow international aid cuts may affect lawyers
International aid spending safeguards the rule of law, pays for the training of judges and lawyers, and provides legal support for the vulnerable.
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OpinionScrutinising treaties: the case for reform
Tension between the role of parliament and the aim of ministers is nowhere more obvious than in the conduct of foreign affairs.
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OpinionWhat Hilary did next
In 2007, an aspiring solicitor wrote in the Gazette about being told she was too old at 60 to start a training contract. She proved otherwise.
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OpinionApplying for the deproscription of Hamas is not 'sickening'
Shadow lord chancellor Robert Jenrick's claims are of great concern. We are upholding the rule of law.
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OpinionJustice for growth: the new buzz phrase
Countries have often targeted growth as a top priority. What is new is to see the justice sector used as one of its drivers.
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OpinionMother in Law: Shun the social media snake oil sellers
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionImmigration lawyers defending our core values
Lawyers are under attack from powerful forces in a number of democratic countries.
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OpinionHands off the courts
Governments do not generally relish the pesky interference by courts with their political agenda. And this applies regardless of their ideology.
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OpinionGlobal political climate risks damaging democracy
In any conflict between the rule of law and democracy, the rule of law must be the first among equals.
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OpinionClarifying definition of 'woman' in the Equality Act
The Supreme Court has unanimously determined that the terms ‘woman’, ‘man’ and ‘sex’ in EA refer to a person’s biological sex.
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OpinionCorruption is a powerful word
Does our refusal to talk about corruption make our detractors think we do not take it seriously enough?
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OpinionFunders brace for fateful damages ruling
The litigation funding industry is fighting on several fronts, and there is another potential crisis looming.
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OpinionThis could be the European Century
Europe can seem to move slowly, but it is showing it can adapt in finance and defence. Our social welfare safety nets are under stress, but they exist.
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