Commentary and opinion – Page 5
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Opinion200 years of social and legal evolution
This year, the Law Society celebrates 200 years since its establishment.
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OpinionIt’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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OpinionMother in law: Taking every step on their journey
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionJustice denied
Law For Change was born out of frustration at the wretched state of public law enforcement in the UK.
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Opinion'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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OpinionThe arduous journey to becoming an accredited family mediator
More needs to be done by professionals in the industry to support candidates seeking accreditation.
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OpinionAI could power the rebirth of mass data claims
A technology which is now frequently the cause of mass data misuse may provide a solution for litigants.
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OpinionDEI as political football
The UK has mirrored the US in the depth and spread of its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Impact of the new executive order in the US should be watched closely.
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OpinionWhy I’m running…the London Marathon
My journey with arthritis and how running - and Versus Arthritis - helped me reclaim my life.
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OpinionBarristers need to talk about money
The London legal pay wars are not restricted to trainee City solicitors and NQs: commercial chambers are boosting pupillage awards dramatically.
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OpinionMaksim Znak: An endangered lawyer
Case of imprisoned lawyer is just one highlighted in a disturbing report published to mark the Day of the Endangered Lawyer
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OpinionAre we ready for AI translators in the legal industry?
Despite its many apparent advantages, there has been some nervousness about introducing AI translation tools into legal proceedings.
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OpinionOpen justice online: Let’s give credit where credit is due
From the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to the Rolls Building, technology is gradually opening up judicial proceedings.
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OpinionLawyers and oligarchs
Here’s another prediction for 2025: our law firms will have to be as careful in their involvement with the new US oligarchy as with the former Russian one.
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OpinionBack to the future on sentencing?
Restoring the best ideas of the past would bring sentencing up to date.
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OpinionSitting out a corporate 'war on woke'
Mark Zuckerberg wants 'masculine energy' to replace 'feminine energy' in the work place. For reasons of sound business, and common sense, law firm leaders won't agree.
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OpinionCompleting the speedy justice jigsaw
The sentencing review and the review of criminal courts are important pieces of the jigsaw. But a long-term funding settlement must go alongside reform.
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OpinionA look ahead to Family Mediation Week
Session topics include hybrid mediation, academic research, digital solutions and mediation with arbitration.