Commentary and opinion – Page 84
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OpinionFirms’ commitment to equality
How can I tell which firms are really dedicated to equality and diversity?
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OpinionIt should not be remarkable that women lead firms
Legal sector is not renowned for adopting new management approaches but it must adapt to the needs of the modern workforce.
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OpinionIs the menopause still taboo in law firms?
It is no secret that the profession would benefit from taking women’s health more seriously.
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OpinionA partner told me my stutter lost us work
How good is the legal profession really at accommodating 'difference'?
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OpinionLawyers and the law heating up over climate change
Climate change politics remain controversial, but the profession must be prepared for what is to come.
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OpinionA ‘cliff-edge’ approach to managing terror risk
Terrorists may now spend more time in prison but will that really make us safer?
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OpinionThe UK legal system should support trans people
A legal system must work for all. Anything less is not worthy of the name.
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OpinionCrumbs from the table: MoJ's proposals fail to address criminal justice crisis
It is hardly surprising if a starving man reacts angrily when someone very precisely and deliberately doles but a single crumb to him.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: online reviews.
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OpinionSigning the women in law pledge
Pledge provides firms with framework to work towards eliminating gender bias and demonstrating that employees are actively engaged in commitment to equality.
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OpinionOpening doors to the legal profession
Aspiring solicitors may think twice if they perceive a social or economic obstacle to pursuing their dream of a career in law.
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OpinionReforming the Supreme Court – a history lesson
In his second term as US president, Franklin D Roosevelt decided to pack the Supreme Court with liberal justices.
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OpinionJustice Week: young people fear for democracy
Young people are worried their freedoms are being eroded and call for more knowledge of how the law works.
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OpinionGroundhog day for domestic abuse victims
Domestic Abuse Bill has potential to change millions of lives. But without significant cash injection, legislation alone will not be enough.
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OpinionEnding the ‘blame game’
‘No fault’ divorce will allow couples to separate as painlessly as possible. But every detail of the Divorce Bill must be carefully considered.
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OpinionEquality is taking too long
Women working in the law predict it will take 20 years or more to achieve equality in the legal profession.
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OpinionKicked out of a court building
Requiring permission from a court manager to be on court premises doesn't sound like open justice.
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OpinionCulture war comes to lawyers
There is genuine discussion to be had about the role of courts in a democracy. We should be able to put forward views without fear of being abused or side-lined.