Commentary and opinion – Page 157
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OpinionMoney laundering: thank you, Canada
If only Europe would share Canada’s view that money laundering obligations are inconsistent with efforts to maintain lawyer-client confidentiality.
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Opinion‘He was articled to his father’
A century on, the Gazette's monthly Roll of Honour tells a poignant tale.
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OpinionA ‘strategic’ approach in-house
In-house lawyers are motivated to work on cutting-edge cases that ‘really matter’. How can they be approached strategically?
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OpinionA judicial eye on bundles
Efforts to reduce the cost of trial bundles are impressing the bench.
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OpinionMental health tribunal pains
The hope is that updated guidance for solicitors on mental health tribunals will improve the process.
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OpinionWarning witnesses: the risks
Providing witnesses with the level of detail suggested risks tipping trials in favour of the prosecution.
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OpinionAccess to learning fund
How is the money raised from the sale of the College of Law’s goodwill and assets being spent?
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OpinionGulf law: built on sand?
Does the expansion of Gulf financial centres truly demonstrate the solidity of the region’s legal systems?
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OpinionLessons in judicial courtesy
Applying procedural fairness in the courts can improve compliance.
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OpinionStand up for tax lawyers
Believers in the rule of law should celebrate its use to dodge tax.
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OpinionOne justice system for all?
We must not repeat the mistakes of the past if aid is to be spent effectively on justice systems in developing countries.
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OpinionAll eyes on the spies
Effective oversight of the global surveillance network requires transparency and trust.
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OpinionRespecting the ‘victim’
Victims and witnesses should be enabled to give their best evidence in court.
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OpinionAn Orwellian nightmare
Not one country has joined the Law Society in speaking up for Turkey’s persecuted lawyers. That has to change.
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OpinionMoJ sees legal aid cuts as a job well done
Opponents can choose any adjective they like to describe LASPO, but the blows never seem to inflict any damage.
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OpinionWhy SME clients are under threat
Court fees are just the latest blow to smaller businesses seeking to enforce their rights.
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OpinionLawyers on TV – the jury’s out
What have we learnt from the Beeb’s winter dramas featuring the legal profession?
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OpinionGrayling testing resolve of Tory lawyers
Former MP’s outburst shows the lord chancellor’s talent for alienating his natural supporters.
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OpinionEnquiring into inquiries
Theresa May’s difficulty in finding someone to head a public inquiry into child abuse is symptomatic of deeper failures.