Latest blog – Page 59
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OpinionNew domestic abuse protections in family and civil courts
Around 8,000 cases a year are likely to need court-appointed lawyers to carry out cross-examination.
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OpinionDevelopments in climate change for lawyers
The excessive heat of last week, and floods of the recent past, force us to confront an ugly reality, the consequences of which put at risk the rule of law itself.
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OpinionCILEX: Different route to qualification, yes. Lesser, no
Our members should have the recognition they deserve for the world-class, non-traditional qualification route they have followed.
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OpinionJustice data is already monetised
Justice data matters, the public say, but where does this leave the data already locked behind pay walls?
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OpinionMother in law: Decision fatigue
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionA good job, well done
Regulators would do well to properly assimilate the findings of a Legal Services Consumer Panel survey.
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OpinionOff to see the members: bar takes legal aid fight to parliament
Around 150 wigged and robed barristers packed Central Lobby to submit a 'green card' requesting a personal interview with their MP.
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OpinionEmpire, the common law and the ECHR
Arguments about the impact of empire on our attitude to the rest of the world must be debated if we are to seriously discuss our continuing membership of the ECHR.
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OpinionWhen will we see more black lawyers on the bench?
The government has published fresh data but the picture on racial diversity has barely changed.
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OpinionAvoiding the risks of arranging litigation loans
Recent coverage of clients feeling pressured into taking out loans has highlighted solicitors’ duties.
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OpinionTying the knot? Putting faith in more choice
Weddings will soon become more fun, courtesy of the Law Commission.
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OpinionA morally flawed act
Case for the Nationality and Borders Act to be revised is a technical as well as a moral one.
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OpinionOn social mobility, aim for the ceiling
Government’s social mobility tsar says working class people should take ‘smaller steps’ rather than aiming for elite universities. This puts a ceiling on ambition.
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OpinionRacial diversity at risk if legal aid isn't properly funded
Barristers speaking on the third week of court walkouts have shown that the funding dispute with government is not just about money.
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OpinionWill a new PM mean a change for lawyers?
A look at what could change and what would stay the same for the profession following the prime minister's resignation.
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OpinionBraced for an answer on informed consent
Claimant legal sector prepares itself for Belsner ruling.