Commentary and opinion – Page 67
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OpinionBudget 2021 predictions
The profession’s main focus will be on a budget that aids recovery from the pandemic.
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OpinionSeeing red
Announcement that UK residents who fail to disclose travel from a red list country will face up to 10 years' imprisonment has caused uproar.
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OpinionSQE: we are on the right path
Choice of training is key to a more accessible profession, says the SRA's Julie Brannan.
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OpinionAn oven-ready specimen of judicial over-reach?
If the prime minister is looking for excuses to curb public law activity, he has been handed one on a plate.
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OpinionA basic principle under attack
It is an old principle that lawyers should not be identified with their clients’ causes.
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OpinionMother in law: Bringing down the heroine
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionCreating a level playing field for law students
Teaching legal commercial awareness at non-Russell Group universities.
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OpinionLGBT+ History Month: Supporting LGBT+ clients
Take the time to learn about the identities of your clients, be mindful of your biases and be compassionate.
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OpinionICC is the only realistic forum for justice on Gaza
ICC prosecutor should decide that Gaza cases are admissible for investigation following ICC jurisdiction decision.
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OpinionLSB business plan must revitalise the legal sector
The Law Society encourages the Legal Services Board to focus its strategy on ensuring regulatory stability.
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OpinionThe Trustpilot case is only the beginning
Quality measurement is looming towards us, and is likely to involve independent rating and review sites.
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OpinionClipping the judges’ wings
Lawyers have every reason to be worried about the future of judicial review.
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OpinionLGBT+ History Month: I’m an LGBT+ lawyer
Being yourself and being authentic is so important to both colleagues and clients.
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OpinionICC's Palestine ruling is a threat to international law
Assertion of territorial jurisdiction over Israeli-occupied territories is a purely political move.
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OpinionAccent bias in the law
Unconscious bias against regional accents can mean working-class candidates find it difficult to access and succeed in a legal career.
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OpinionLGBT+ History Month: Intersectional identities and inclusion
How can law firms build a more inclusive work environment for BAME LGBT+ lawyers?
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OpinionAML measures are failing. Why are we supporting them?
Several foreign bars have a history of vigorous and litigious opposition to their country’s money laundering legislation.
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OpinionHybrid funding model an appetising option
Last month the Court of Appeal finally had an opportunity to examine the topic of damages-based agreements (DBAs) – and it did not disappoint.