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OpinionSir Edward Heath: When duty doesn't call
It is not the role of the police to tell alleged victims what they want to hear.
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OpinionBullying advocates is not a judicial prerogative
Familiar accusations will be levelled against those who dare to complain of judges’ behaviour. But they’re not snowflakes.
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OpinionPublic legal education: opening doors
We can help educate the public about our justice system in simple ways - like taking part in a historical murder trial.
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OpinionThe new Chinese silk route
China’s new Belt and Road association for lawyers aims to share knowledge with legal organisations across the globe. But where does the rule of law fit in?
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OpinionCivil question in need of an answer
As ministers ponder Lord Justice Jackson’s latest report, there are fears big business could neatly sidestep a new fixed costs regime.
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OpinionIn a corner of a foreign field
With Brexit stakes raised, English law foreign courts are coming soon.
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OpinionLet the market - not the SRA - force price transparency
The best firms are already being innovative – so why take away their competitive advantage?
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OpinionTories should be the natural party of justice
Through serial incompetence, the Conservatives have allowed the left to set the rule-of-law agenda.
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OpinionStaying out in front
A new campaign to safeguard the UK’s status as global legal centre is welcome - but we must keep our continental colleagues onside.
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OpinionHuman rights can’t be conditional on a work permit
Virginia Mantouvalou highlights plight of undocumented migrants - whose unenviable status is a byproduct of our dysfunctional immigration and employment laws.
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OpinionOpen justice for judges
Disciplinary proceedings involving the judiciary must be timely and transparent.
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OpinionEarly modern lawyers in London
The legal sector revolves around Chancery Lane - just as it did for Pepys and Donne.
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OpinionCardiff: Our launch pad for expansion
Wales has established itself as a centre of opportunity for advisers.
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OpinionJustice is too precious for political football
In every opinion poll consumers vote for justice, writes Sir Henry Brooke. Bach Commission’s proposals put their interests first.
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OpinionLeave Russia in the cold
Council of Europe must stand firm on Russia or it might as well shut down.
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OpinionEquifax, lawyers and a chatbot
Legal market needs to respond to consequences of artificial intelligence competition.