All Opinion articles – Page 232
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OpinionTurkey and the rule of law
In the wake of Turkey’s failed coup, the purge of its judiciary is a deeply troubling development.
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OpinionTurkey: hope amid the turmoil
The cleansing of Turkey’s judiciary may be necessary – but only after open and thorough investigation.
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OpinionMoney laundering developments
I don't want Brexit, but it might allow the UK to escape the failing EU anti-money laundering regime.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Criminal Costs: Legal Aid Costs in the Criminal Courts
A comprehensive and necessary guide
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Queen will rock you – miles away
Brian May’s action brought bakes memories of noise disturbance… by his band.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Deprivation of Liberty: A Handbook
An important resource for those dealing with mental capacity issues.
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BOOK REVIEW: What the PA knew: An intriguing legal tale
Many in smaller legal practices in particular will find some comfort here.
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OpinionSRA: to catch a fake
Failure to deal swiftly with suspect credentials harms the profession’s reputation.
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OpinionGive CMCs the cold shoulder
A ban on cold calls and texts could clean up the reputation of the PI sector.
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Stealth tax on defendants
It is contrary to natural justice for an additional sanction to be applied over and above each defendant’s just deserts.
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OpinionSo it's goodbye from him
Michael Gove’s time as lord chancellor will be remembered as a success.
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JAC selects on merit
The Judicial Appointments Commission does not use positive discrimination.
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OpinionSinking ship of state
Alongside the clamour over Brexit we need a calmer discussion on reforming our constitution.
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OpinionBrexit: a difficult divorce...
Britain’s split with the EU may well trigger the different stages of grief. Just like a divorce.
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OpinionQOCS pessimism is flawed
The status quo is unconscionable. Any government committed to upholding the rule of law must extend qualified one-way costs shifting to police claims.
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OpinionFusion via the back door
Has the process of fusing the solicitor and barrister professions already begun?
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OpinionData protection – good and bad news
In the midst of political upheavals the new EU-US data protection regime has been approved – here’s what it means for lawyers.
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OpinionSupporting women at the bar
With men still dominating the profession’s upper strata, the bar is stepping up its efforts to support women lawyers.
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Young at heart of Europe after Brexit
European Young Bar Association pledges to work alongside colleagues from UK as vote to leave EU prompts ‘disbelief’ at AGM.