All Opinion articles – Page 10
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OpinionBest law books of the year 2024
Heroes fact and fiction, legal thrillers and talking animals: David Pickup shares his Christmas roundup.
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OpinionMother in Law: Stopping the negative noise
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionStarting out: How to network – don’t look for the canapes
Being a lawyer is not just about knowing the law. There is an expectation to bring in work and have an understanding of legal business.
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OpinionLawyers and climate - latest
As lawyers, we should follow climate-related developments. As citizens, we must make up our own minds as to how to act.
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OpinionBehind the scenes of the Parole Board
James E Hurford reviews 'A Practical Guide to Parole Board Proceedings'.
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OpinionSentencing powers – something for nothing
The government's rationale for increasing the custodial sentencing powers of magistrates does not stand up to scrutiny.
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OpinionExit signs
On Human Rights Day, I fear that Labour’s general election victory may have bred complacency over the UK’s continuing membership of the European Court.
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OpinionAssisted dying bill – the unanswered questions
It is no answer to say that questions will be resolved by rules of court or decided by the judges as they arise.
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OpinionLooking across the borders
David Glass reviews 'Comparative Law: Introduction to a Critical Practice'.
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OpinionA porcine hero who holds a mirror to our world
David Pickup reviews Suzanne Stephenson's 'Santa Pig, The Trials of Patrick White'.
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OpinionArticulating the living common law
Kevin McVeigh reviews 'Torts on Three Continents: Honouring Jane Stapleton'.
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OpinionConstitutional reform in Bangladesh
A regional human rights court, federalism and village courts were some of the ideas explored at a roundable discussion in London to help the south Asian country's democratic recovery.
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OpinionConduct unbecoming
Parliamentary group's scathing report describes the Financial Conduct Authority as ‘incompetent at best and dishonest at worst’.
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OpinionThe great contribution of legal services to the UK economy
While the legal sector outpaces the growth of the UK economy, its unique value rests in how it benefits society.
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OpinionThe legal profession: building trust within a diverse society
Enlisting trust and confidence from the person you are representing can only be in the best interest of your client.
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OpinionMaking the business case for women lawyers to thrive
Dana Denis-Smith reviews 'Business Development for Women Lawyers (2nd edition)'.
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OpinionReaffirming our commitment to justice: a constructive opposition
It is my aim to work towards a justice system that is not just efficient, but equitable, writes shadow solicitor general Helen Grant.
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OpinionAn unexpected pleasure for your consideration
James E Hurford reviews ’Consideration in Contract Law: Historic and Contemporary Principles and Perspectives’.