Roger Smith
OpinionSQE's steep learning curve
Technology must be embraced if the one-time ‘superexam’ is to be fit for purpose.
OpinionRights & wrongs: The limits of free speech
As Ken Livingstone demonstrated, some views may be lawfully but unacceptably expressed.
OpinionWorld weary
Is global governance intruding on our liberal democracy, and if so what is to be done?
OpinionPassing the test on terror
Terrorism legislation creates great tension between security and human rights, but we got the balance right.
Opinion‘The law is above you’
In Belhaj the judiciary once again weighed in to hold the executive to account.
OpinionChanging offices
Brexit is not the only constitutional issue of our time – the roles of attorney general and lord chancellor must be addressed.
OpinionTransforming justice – beyond the bombast
One hopes the MoJ can implement its proposals for transforming justice more adroitly than it has articulated them.
OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Trials – On Death Row in Pakistan
A thoughtful reflection on the legal system of an important country in the modern geo-political world.
OpinionSinking ship of state
Alongside the clamour over Brexit we need a calmer discussion on reforming our constitution.
OpinionExtremism: criminalising sceptics
Government measures to outlaw non-violent extremism are both unworkable and undesirable.
OpinionRefuting a classic slur
London’s toxic mayoral election highlighted the dangers of identifying solicitors with their clients.
OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Five Ideas to Fight For
A reminder of why law, human rights and civil liberties matter and how lawyers can play a vital role in their defence.
OpinionLegal training: steep learning curve
We need to reset the debate on the future of solicitor education.
OpinionAn intellectually sloppy AG
Jeremy Wright’s speech on the role of the attorney general achieved the advocate’s nightmare.
OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Justice Denied
A readable account of nigh-on 70 miscarriage cases, even if the format encourages omissions.
OpinionCivil courts reform: learning from abroad
Briggs LJ needs to dig out his passport and investigate how overseas pioneers are reforming the civil courts.
OpinionWake up and smell the coffee
Lawyers can learn a lot from the irresistible rise of Starbucks and its rivals.
OpinionGrayling just didn’t get it
There’s more to the sorry saga of the criminal courts charge than a dud policy implemented by a hapless lord chancellor.