Commentary and opinion – Page 3
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Local law societies: the profession's unsung heroes
Societies keep solicitors connected and supported - we should cherish their work.
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LCJ's diversity pledge gives cause for optimism
The proportion of black judges has remained at 1% since 2014, but the judiciary is working hard to change that.
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Deregulation is on its way
Widespread introduction of compliance rules is now seen as too burdensome or, in the case of the US, too woke. The pendulum is swinging the other way, for good or ill.
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'Told-you-so': mediation’s moment has come
DKH Retail Ltd & Ors v City Football Group Ltd shows how enthusiastically the courts are embracing their power to order parties to mediate.
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Mother in Law: Let the kids get messy
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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Lifting our eyes to the stars
It is the role of lawyers to maintain the justice system's values against whatever pressure might arise (easy to say, difficult to do).
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Meta's policy changes on 'hateful conduct' put marginalised groups at risk
In the context of the Online Safety Act 2023, Meta's changes could be in breach of duties to prevent and protect users from harm.
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Digital home-buying: still Groundhog Day
The government announces 'major new plans' for e-conveyancing. But how new are they?
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Free speech strengthened (if you are a student)
Evolution of the debate around freedom of speech should include a review of increasingly draconian criminal laws.
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Lucy Letby: another ‘appalling vista’?
I had originally been sceptical about Letby’s denials. Who else could have harmed so many babies? But the new experts say that nobody tried to kill them.
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Reframing Justice: it’s time for a new story about the rule of law and access to justice
The rule of law and access to justice are vital to everyday life. Yet over the last 20 years, both have been undermined.
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Investment fraud exposed - the power of private prosecution
Under the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985, it is open to anyone to bring a criminal prosecution. It can be a powerful tool.
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200 years of social and legal evolution
This year, the Law Society celebrates 200 years since its establishment.
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It’s time the SRA’s leaders were held to account
Those leading the regulator and its oversight board should consider whether they are best placed to restore and maintain the confidence of the public and those whom they regulate.
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Mother in law: Taking every step on their journey
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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Justice denied
Law For Change was born out of frustration at the wretched state of public law enforcement in the UK.
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'Protecting every bat and every newt': busting myths about nature conservation and planning
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says we have gone too far in 'protecting every bat and every newt' and should 'crack on and get the development built'.
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The arduous journey to becoming an accredited family mediator
More needs to be done by professionals in the industry to support candidates seeking accreditation.