Commentary and opinion – Page 7
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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.
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OpinionReaffirming our commitment to justice: a constructive opposition
It is my aim to work towards a justice system that is not just efficient, but equitable, writes shadow solicitor general Helen Grant.
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OpinionA tale of two professions: Why we need another Dickens
Recent parliamentary events have led me to long for a new Charles Dickens to bring alive the extremes of our legal system.
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OpinionMother in Law: Lonely this Christmas
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionEmbattled and error-prone SRA needs a total reset
Regulation gone wrong: the watchdog needs to revert to doing what it is supposed to do.
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Opinion'End of Life' bill: Need for scrutiny should not mask its beneficial principle
Former Supreme Court president Lord Neuberger explains why he strongly supports the principle behind the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
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OpinionFamily court reporting pilot – a lawyer's perspective
Now the door is open for journalists to report family court cases, it will be hard, if not impossible, to backtrack.
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OpinionFamily law advice for the neurodivergent community
Seven family lawyers have joined forces to make the family justice system more neurodivergent-friendly.
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OpinionMore regulation is no longer the answer
The more that someone is regulated, the less responsibility that person takes for decisions, on the basis that what is not against the rules can be done.
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OpinionMedical perspectives on the ‘End of Life’ bill
I contacted doctors I know and respect, but whose views on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill I did not know. Two replied at length.
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OpinionService Justice System failure
Rarely a week goes by without a headline documenting a case of sexual harassment or assault in the armed forces.
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OpinionHow the Law Society Charity helps firms to help others
The charity uses funds to support organisations working to promote human rights, increase access to justice and to improve legal education in the public domain.
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OpinionEnsuring the regulator is properly regulated
The SRA is in danger of losing the trust and confidence of the entire profession. How can proper regulation take place in such circumstances?