Commentary and opinion – Page 52
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OpinionLitigants want to know if they’ve won. Judgments should tell them
If litigants in person cannot understand a ruling that affects them then there is something wrong.
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OpinionLife of a CILEx advocate
Zoe Heron responds to backlash against CILEx members since the public fall out between the legal executives' representative body and their regulator.
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OpinionGarden Court’s identity crisis
Heavyweight chambers was found to have victimised and discriminated against Allison Bailey, one of its own members.
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OpinionMother in law: Roe v Wade
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionCriminal appeals review: Raab’s only legacy?
Taking steps to ensure that innocent people are not left languishing in prison may be the one positive thing Dominic Raab is remembered for.
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Opinion'We must make sure everyone learns lessons from this'
SRA chief executive responds to SQE IT issue that saw the exam cancelled for more than 100 candidates.
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OpinionDr Bitcoin's pyrrhic libel victory
Latest judgment illustrates the perils of suing as well as being sued for libel.
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OpinionStriking a better balance than Europe on SLAPPs
The EU goes too far in its legislation to deal with strategic litigation against public participation.
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OpinionA painful divorce
CILEX's extraordinary brinkmanship in seeking to jilt its regulator in favour of the SRA prompts many unanswered questions.
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OpinionWhy crypto really is a new kind of 'thing'
The Law Commission's proposals on digital assets have importance far beyond the flaky world of cryptocoins and NFTs.
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OpinionNew domestic abuse protections in family and civil courts
Around 8,000 cases a year are likely to need court-appointed lawyers to carry out cross-examination.
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OpinionDevelopments in climate change for lawyers
The excessive heat of last week, and floods of the recent past, force us to confront an ugly reality, the consequences of which put at risk the rule of law itself.
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OpinionCILEX: Different route to qualification, yes. Lesser, no
Our members should have the recognition they deserve for the world-class, non-traditional qualification route they have followed.
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OpinionJustice data is already monetised
Justice data matters, the public say, but where does this leave the data already locked behind pay walls?
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OpinionMother in law: Decision fatigue
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionOff to see the members: bar takes legal aid fight to parliament
Around 150 wigged and robed barristers packed Central Lobby to submit a 'green card' requesting a personal interview with their MP.