All Opinion articles – Page 10
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OpinionThe importance of lay voices in judicial appointments
You don’t need legal expertise to play a vital role in shaping the future of the judiciary.
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OpinionLegal sunshine in the gloom
Some things are going right, at least for a section of the UK legal profession and for the UK overall.
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OpinionWho do we trust to ensure car finance fairness: the FCA or a lawyer?
The FCA insists it can deliver fair redress. But after years of scandals, consumers have the right to independent help.
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OpinionClipping the wings of class action lawyers
Claimant lawyers will protest that the collective actions regime is still in its infancy and it is too soon for change. They may find themselves shouting into the wind.
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OpinionLammy’s chance to act
With short ministerial stints, government departments lack the benefit of ministers who are sufficiently on top of their brief to lead. Might David Lammy be different?
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OpinionMore ius commune than common law
James E Hurford reviews 'Foundations of American Criminal Due Process at Trial'.
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OpinionRevealing bad behaviour – again
The bar's longstanding problems have been identified before, with little action as a result. Does it have the resolve to act this time?
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OpinionA sweep of legal history
Lee Wall reviews 'Latin American International Law in the Twenty-First Century'.
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OpinionHow policy paid lip service to proper protection
Jenny Beck reviews 'Implementing the Domestic Abuse Act 2021: Progress, Gaps, and the Rise of Maternal Victimisation in the UK'.
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OpinionHandling big data with care
Tom Proverbs-Garbett reviews 'Handbook on Governance and Data Science'.
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OpinionTaking off the whole of August is the right choice for me and my firm
The quietest month of the year means the phone goes off and emails go unchecked. And it works.
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OpinionAchieving more together: Running Balint groups in a law firm and beyond
Feeling less alone, better client service and improved lawyer wellbeing are all benefits of using Balint groups.
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OpinionA legal dream involving Reform UK
Commentators point to the emulation of a Trump-like approach following the Reform UK conference. What would possible legal services policies be if a UK Trump were elected?
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OpinionJudges need help to counter the dark arts
Populist politicians are taking potshots at people who cannot fire back. At risk is democracy itself.
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OpinionRetreating from the cliff edge
David Pickup reviews 'Burnout-Free Working: Your Expert Guide to Thriving in a Stressful Workplace'.
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OpinionRayner media frenzy would be a headache for any law firm
In the eye of the media storm: how lawyers, risk teams and communications teams must work hand in hand
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OpinionOceans apart on the environment?
Dr Carlo Corcione reviews 'The Law of the Sea and the Planetary Crisis'.
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OpinionSucking out the poison
David Glass reviews 'Saving the European Union from its Illiberal Member States'.