Commentary and opinion – Page 71
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OpinionOur values can civilise political discourse
Profession’s framework for resolving disputes contains useful and safe principles.
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OpinionBeckwith judgment: where now for the SRA?
Major questions will be asked of the regulator’s approach and its attitude to costs.
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OpinionAddressing gender based violence
Shadow solicitor general Ellie Reeves MP says violence against women and girls is ‘close to the top’ of her agenda.
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OpinionMother in law: Speaking up against bullying
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionWhisper it quietly, but law firms have done well in lockdown
Costs have been shaved and home working is a success - no wonder the market is so calm.
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OpinionHas bargain BAILII had its day?
Our free online judgment repository is a bargain - but may not be up to the tasks ahead.
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OpinionIBA conference poses a question about our future
Online version of annual conference proves that sessions and meetings can take place virtually at very low cost, with nearly the same benefit.
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OpinionDisability Discrimination Act – 25 years on
On 8 November the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 was 25 years old. How far have we come?
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OpinionPII: Now is the time to act for spring renewals
Law Society suggests how firms can prepare for an April renewal, and provides alternatives for those concerned about the future.
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OpinionReforming the Gender Recognition Act 2004
Importance of the legal profession's allyship with the Trans community cannot be overstated.
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OpinionTrust in PI lawyers
It’s time to tip the balance back towards empathy for injured people and put them at the heart of policy-making.
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OpinionTrump's grumps cause morals quarrels
Developments relating to law firms caught up in president's multiple legal efforts to stay in office contain significant lesson for solicitors.
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OpinionEdging closer to an elective dictatorship
If the House of Lords can get away with upholding the rule of law, Boris Johnson may well wonder who is running the country.
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OpinionJustice delayed is justice denied for clients in lockdown limbo
It must be recognised that suspects and defendants accused of criminal offences often need as much support as victims and complainants.
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OpinionMother in law: Kamala Harris and the next generation
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionDare to believe in white heat
Science and engineering can solve big problems. Even in the law.
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OpinionAre you ready for Brexit?
'Check, Change, Go' are the three words governing our behaviour for this particular emergency.