Commentary and opinion – Page 103
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OpinionRape myths and misconceptions
Evidence that juries in rape cases act on rape myths is incontrovertible. New research proves it.
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OpinionDomestic violence and the family court
Spurious applications for contact are used to assert control.
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OpinionSuppressing the news: when should media accept foreign gags?
Pragmatism seems to rule over principle when it comes to reporting restrictions.
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OpinionIt is time for quotas
Existing efforts on diversity and equality have not delivered change in the legal profession.
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OpinionHow to spend even more time on Brexit
Further Brexit-related developments affecting legal services include the US government’s consultation on a future trade deal with the UK.
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OpinionWho regulates our regulator?
Revelations about the SRA’s communications with government in the Leigh Day case are deeply disturbing. We need an independent inquiry into the regulator’s behaviour.
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OpinionLASPO review: have your say
The Ministry of Justice's report won't be out until early next year now. Share your views on what it should say.
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OpinionHow much did divorce law change in 2018?
Last year has seen significant developments, but there is still a way to go.
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OpinionBurning bridges regarding return to private practice?
I’m an 8-year qualified property lawyer considering a move to the public sector.
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OpinionFlexible hours in civil and family courts
Impact of pilots on judiciary and legal professionals will be closely monitored, writes justice minister Lucy Frazer.
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OpinionJudging the jury: Why rape trials can still be in safe hands
Suggestions that the jury system must be abolished because citizens might be tainted by rape myths is to miss the point.
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OpinionThese Article 50 judgments entrench sovereignty
Judgments from the Inner House and the CJEU reaffirm constitution fundamentals.
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OpinionStay put or take voluntary redundancy?
We have had a scenario in where a lawyer is middle-ranking in local government and could take voluntary redundancy as it is being offered across the organisation.
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Opinion'We will work with you': government's essential criminal legal aid review
Government will look for close cooperation with the criminal defence profession in the new year, says justice minister Lucy Frazer QC.
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OpinionJustice for the just-managing: a warning
There is a dangerous tale of two countries emerging in our justice system, a story we are seeing played out across the world.
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OpinionFailing to protect children from abuse
Solicitors await clarification on liability for child protection.
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OpinionNHS must be helped to learn from its mistakes
Health professionals need more resources to cut the number of errors that result in negligence claims.
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OpinionAdvice from the Attorney General does not attract privilege
The government was wrong to state that the disclosed Brexit deal advice was cloaked with legal privilege.
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OpinionJudiciary dragging its feet over McKenzies
Long-awaited reform must be implemented soon to avoid more horror stories.
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OpinionSelling up to staff can solve succession issues
At HJA we concluded that an Employee Ownership Trust structure offers a secure and stable future for law firms.