Commentary and opinion – Page 5
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OpinionLord chief justice and the flat earth libel
A litigant in person's conspiracy theories received short shrift in 1875 defamation trial.
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OpinionMy prescient prediction for 2025
President-elect Trump and his court are influencing the political weather, including on our own laws and legal system.
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OpinionWhy the time has come to embrace AI - or explain why you’re not
We will soon find ourselves in a world where the court will not consider it reasonable or proportionate for lawyers to spend hours poring over disclosure.
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OpinionEthics 101
Regulators must ask themselves what role they play in the wider ethical ecosystem of the law.
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OpinionLegal leaders must prioritise social mobility
Change depends on law firm leaders breaking down the structural barriers that many people face because of their socio economic background.
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OpinionAI's impact on the role of the GC
Businesses should recognise that general counsel are working increasingly hard to grapple with AI and look to ensure this talent is developed and nurtured.
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OpinionThe right family justice process for abuse survivors
Further amendments to the Family Procedure Rules could be considered to ensure courts explicitly consider whether domestic abuse explains reluctance for non-court dispute resolution.
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OpinionDriving greater judicial diversity is a team sport
If we want our judicial benches to better reflect British society, we need to work together with applicants, the professions and the judiciary to prepare talented candidates.
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OpinionLawyers being targeted for their clients
Attacks on solicitors point to a future where they are the route to the client and are to be punished for the client’s actions.
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OpinionThe rise and fall of 'parental alienation'
Does the Family Justice Council's latest guidance ring the death knell for 'parental alienation'?
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OpinionMother in Law: Stopping the negative noise
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionStarting out: How to network – don’t look for the canapes
Being a lawyer is not just about knowing the law. There is an expectation to bring in work and have an understanding of legal business.
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OpinionLawyers and climate - latest
As lawyers, we should follow climate-related developments. As citizens, we must make up our own minds as to how to act.
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OpinionSentencing powers – something for nothing
The government's rationale for increasing the custodial sentencing powers of magistrates does not stand up to scrutiny.
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OpinionAssisted dying bill – the unanswered questions
It is no answer to say that questions will be resolved by rules of court or decided by the judges as they arise.
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OpinionConstitutional reform in Bangladesh
A regional human rights court, federalism and village courts were some of the ideas explored at a roundable discussion in London to help the south Asian country's democratic recovery.
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OpinionThe great contribution of legal services to the UK economy
While the legal sector outpaces the growth of the UK economy, its unique value rests in how it benefits society.
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OpinionThe legal profession: building trust within a diverse society
Enlisting trust and confidence from the person you are representing can only be in the best interest of your client.