All Opinion articles – Page 255
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OpinionCourt levy smuggled through back door
The government has initiated ‘enhanced fees’ with uncharacteristic speed.
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OpinionLevelling the field
Veyo board member and Law Society vice-president Jonathan Smithers responds to Gazette reader concerns about pricing for the conveyancing portal.
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OpinionNo justice without interpreters
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia’s deputy registrar reflects on the mechanics that made the pioneering institution possible.
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OpinionBusiness, human rights – and meaning
Draft IBA guidance on human rights poses many questions for lawyers.
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OpinionTory human rights plight
Could the apparent lack of Tory commitment to a UK bill of rights spell the end for Chris Grayling?
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OpinionIn sickness and in health
The system cannot work with one limb in athletic prime, the other gangrenous.
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Lawyers, a force for good
The City is sometimes seen as a symbol of greed, so we decided to send a strong message.
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OpinionCyber-threat warnings
The Law Society responds to a member’s concern over the alleged lack of an adequate ‘warning system’ for attempted frauds against solicitor firms.
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Court fees: we will pay a price
Government plans to greatly increase court fees in order to generate extra revenue will compromise justice and harm consumers.
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OpinionGet ready for the trial blitz
Transforming Summary Justice should make criminal proceedings more efficient.
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OpinionMoney talks on LASPO exemption
The government is willing to listen to reasoned arguments – it just depends who’s making them.
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OpinionSummit: agreed themes divide the speakers
Speakers at the opening session had different ideas about the meaning of simple words.
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OpinionAt Waterloo, the Code Napoleon didn’t surrender
Boney’s gay justice minister deserves to be better known in the common law world.
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OpinionWrong on ‘revenge porn’
A new criminal offence for ‘revenge porn’ is laudable in its intent, but an opportunity missed.
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