Commentary and opinion – Page 143
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OpinionTime to act on cohabitants
The law relating to unmarried couples is overdue for reform – whatever their sexuality.
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OpinionA walk-on part for solicitors
Maybe the profession should club together and help give TV solicitors a voice.
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OpinionVara’s court fees defence is a charade
Why can’t the minister just admit what we all know? This was a policy pushed through at reckless speed.
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OpinionWhat to do now on data protection
The question of legal liability still hangs over lawyers as a concrete solution is not yet forthcoming.
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OpinionCivil courts reform: learning from abroad
Briggs LJ needs to dig out his passport and investigate how overseas pioneers are reforming the civil courts.
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OpinionDebunking stereotypes of criminals
Challenging public attitudes would help the government fulfil its ambitious plans for penal reform.
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OpinionHousing consultation rethink is needed
Stamp duty timetable highlights more than just conveyancing concerns.
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OpinionNicely Nicely Gove sees off noble sneers
Lord chancellor gives a little away on the forthcoming draft British bill of rights.
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OpinionTax and professional secrecy
Lawyers are safe from having to disclose details of tax schemes. For now.
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OpinionForcing Russia to pay over Litvinenko
Alexander Litvinenko’s widow may find that winning a judgment against Russia is easier than enforcing one.
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OpinionJustice in disrepair
An online court has its merits but it cannot remedy inequality of arms.
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OpinionFixed fees: what will it mean?
Litigators may not welcome Jackson’s sweeping changes but extending fixed fees could improve access to the courts.
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OpinionA big case for 2016
The Supreme Court will address an important issue on the finality of settlements.
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OpinionClin neg: conflict of interests
When the government is defendant in medical or military claims, it shouldn’t be involved in reducing them.
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OpinionShould the LSB chair resign?
If the government effectively seizes the wheel of the super-regulator, does that not signal a lack of confidence in its leader?
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OpinionUpholding lawyers’ values
Invoking a hitherto unused rule of law mechanism was a brave step by the European Commission.
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OpinionLGBT: celebrating difference
Things are improving for LGBT solicitors but the profession must do more.
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OpinionWar and Peace and 'lawfare'
When only one side accepts them, humanitarian conventions are doomed.
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OpinionOmbudsman feeding a witch-hunt
There’s nothing wrong with informing consumers, but could we give them the full story perhaps?
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OpinionEuropean arrest warrant revisited
A new project aims to look at issues around what is seen as the most successful criminal law instrument developed by the EU.