Commentary and opinion – Page 136
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OpinionA UK centre for legal innovation?
The American Bar Association’s final report on the future of legal services raises some questions for us too.
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OpinionWith Goddard gone, this inquiry needs strong leader
Victims will feel angry at the latest resignation from the child abuse inquiry – the next move is crucial.
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OpinionGoddard – what next for child abuse inquiry?
The inquiry into child abuse is much bigger than one person, but Dame Lowell Goddard’s approach means she will be a hard act to follow.
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OpinionBrexit: article 50 and all that
A multi-faceted legal debate is under way about triggering article 50 under the UK’s unwritten constitution.
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OpinionByron burgers – what we have learnt
Irrespective of how one feels about the immigration ‘sting’, employers must understand what the law demands.
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OpinionTurkey – a patchwork response from lawyers
How did the profession respond to the attempted coup internationally? And would a unified position have greater impact?
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OpinionLiz Truss: reserve judgement
We should wait and see what the new lord chancellor does before opining on whether she is up to the job.
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OpinionSurrogacy law needs parental guidance
Law Commission suggests legislation is not keeping pace with social change.
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OpinionCollaborative platforms and Brexit – clarity needed
Brexit has muddied the waters when it comes to responding to guidelines on the sharing economy.
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OpinionUndermining the UK legal system?
Germany, France and others will use Brexit to undermine the elite status of our legal system.
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Opinion‘Two-tier’ legal profession danger
Changes to the SRA Handbook would dilute client protections.
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OpinionABSs are no threat, so why treat them differently?
Non-lawyers must pledge to promote access to justice. That’s ridiculous.
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OpinionWould City law firms invest in a CLAF?
Could the City be persuaded to inject cash into a not-for-profit funder?
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OpinionTurkey and the rule of law
In the wake of Turkey’s failed coup, the purge of its judiciary is a deeply troubling development.
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OpinionTurkey: hope amid the turmoil
The cleansing of Turkey’s judiciary may be necessary – but only after open and thorough investigation.
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OpinionMoney laundering developments
I don't want Brexit, but it might allow the UK to escape the failing EU anti-money laundering regime.
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OpinionSinking ship of state
Alongside the clamour over Brexit we need a calmer discussion on reforming our constitution.
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OpinionSo it's goodbye from him
Michael Gove’s time as lord chancellor will be remembered as a success.
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OpinionGive CMCs the cold shoulder
A ban on cold calls and texts could clean up the reputation of the PI sector.