Commentary and opinion – Page 4
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OpinionImmigration lawyers under pressure everywhere
The UK's backlogs are grave: the immigration and asylum open caseload has increased 75% since last year.
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OpinionLabour must mend criminal justice
Letting prisoners out early may not sound as if it is putting the needs of victims first. But emergency measures can no longer be avoided.
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OpinionMother in Law: Getting back on my A-game
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionThe next government must prioritise injured people and those with disabilities
16 million people in the UK are classed as disabled, yet there were just 48 mentions of people with disabilities across the four major parties' manifestos.
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OpinionLIPs and the unregulated – a worsening story
A persistent challenge to professions is what to do about those who are forced to carry out their own services without any help and the role of unregulated providers.
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OpinionElection leaves funders in PACCAR purgatory
Litigation Funding Bill fell victim to the election wash-up. So what happens now?
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OpinionFancy a drink? No, thanks - let me tell you why
Interviews with British Bangladeshis and Pakistanis in law firms demonstrate diversity and inclusion go hand in hand.
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OpinionLet there be art
The 64th annual exhibition of the Law Society’s Art Group is worth a detour to Teddington.
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OpinionWhy isn’t civil justice a bigger election issue?
Millions are hampered by the civil justice mess. They might back a party vowing to do something about it.
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OpinionLammy takes up fight against lawyer enablers
The direction of travel of a possible future Labour government is clear.
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OpinionThe dangers of judicial overreach
National courts do make enforceable decisions. But prosecutors and judges must take the public with them.
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OpinionZ marks the spot
Maybe the question isn’t 'are Gen Z ready to fit in?' but instead 'are we ready for them?'
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OpinionD-Day: The Inns of Court Regiment and the solicitors who fell
The 80th anniversary of the allied landings that began the Normandy campaign provides an opportunity to consider the role that members of the profession played.
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OpinionLawyers’ needs in election campaigns
Our demands of politicians should be focused on the rule of law, access to justice and the independence of the legal profession.
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OpinionPride Month: Social mobility and LGBTQ+
Law Society president Nick Emmerson marks the start of Global Pride Month.
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OpinionPaula Vennells had faith in her lawyers - and threw them under the bus
If we are to believe the former chief executive, she was simply too trusting of her general counsel.
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OpinionPost Office: time for the Law Society to step up
Our credibility as solicitors is tarnished. Chancery Lane must take a much greater role in supporting and enforcing ethical standards.