Commentary and opinion – Page 168
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OpinionThe future of the bar is….
For all its laudable efforts, the bar is still conspicuously pale and male.
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OpinionFace-to-face with the niqab
The European Court of Human Rights never ceases to come up with judgments that baffle or infuriate.
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OpinionPII arguments fall on deaf ears
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s plan has one more hurdle to clear.
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OpinionIn search of the Inns of Court trenches
A Chilterns common still bears scars of what lawyers did in the Great War.
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Opinion‘Scuzzy’ pre-packs are here to stay
Review of insolvency vehicle used in many distressed law firm sales favours voluntary scrutiny.
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OpinionStill working on our ABS
The first local authorities applied for ABS licences last year and are still waiting for approval. What’s the hold up?
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OpinionBurning questions
Advocacy should be fearless but fair, allowing courts to develop law and establish the truth.
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OpinionConfiscation legislation: rip it up and start again
The regime for confiscation is no longer fit for purpose.
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OpinionAdding to the curriculum
A new study heralds better training for lawyers in EU law and procedure.
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OpinionChinese lawyers: a growth story
Disparities still exist, but - like the country as a whole - China’s lawyers are ready to enter the world stage.
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OpinionRebekah Brooks is innocent. Move on.
Everyone seems to have an opinion on high-profile trials, but justice is not Big Brother.
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OpinionInfant claims: a big problem
District judges must toe the line and allow success fees in infant claims.
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OpinionAre you tech savvy?
The pressure for lawyers to improve their IT skills is becoming irresistible.
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OpinionGiving litigants in person a helping hand
As officers of the court we have a duty to help litigants in person.
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OpinionMitchell: the problem with guidance
An insider’s view on the appeals that will clarify the post-Mitchell case management landscape.
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OpinionConsumer protection at a cost
While the Jet2 ruling supported the rights of customers, the court’s decision stretched the meaning of a European regulation.
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OpinionEuropean patents – who can act?
Unified Patent Court consultation stirs debate about who can act in a specialist legal area and the value of a broad-based education.
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OpinionWindow shopping for lawyers
Solicitors behind the buying and selling of houses need to be publicly celebrated.
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OpinionDon’t dismiss the value of students when couples split
Law students have a useful administrative role to play in divorce cases and will be able to ease workloads and reduce delays.