All Opinion articles – Page 269
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Ashamed of government
It is essential to the rule of law in any democracy that lawyers are allowed to challenge the state on behalf of clients.
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OpinionSetting a bench mark
An appropriately sophisticated approach to making the bench more representative of our society.
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Court fees: a charter for defaulters
Court fee increases are draconian, unjust and misguided.
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OpinionUK constitution and lawyers
Lawyers must help to engage the whole of the UK in a constitutional debate.
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Justice efficiency deficiency
A common, agreed definition of ‘efficient’ and a concerted effort by all agencies could lead to true efficiency.
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OpinionCo-op Legal reboots
Like its fellow pioneer QualitySolicitors, Co-op Legal is looking to a digital future after moving into the black.
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OpinionKeeping up the fight
The Law Society’s relentless lobbying over civil court fee rises and related justice issues has paid dividends. But following counsel’s advice a judicial review bid has been ruled out.
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OpinionA Hague tribunal on the wrong track
Special tribunal for Lebanon has put journalists in the dock. And for what?
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OpinionLaw in the future
We can’t predict the exact nature of threats to legal services. So future plans should be of only the broadest variety.
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OpinionThe Charlie and Lola election campaign
Political parties seem to be burying legal issues in the run-up to this May’s poll.
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OpinionHuman rights defenders should defend TTIP too
Free trade gives ruling elites a stake in the rule of law.
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OpinionCompetition and Markets Authority – one year on
What has the body responsible for enforcing UK competition law achieved in the year since it was established?
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Rights and Duties of Directors
A broad, practical and invaluable guide that explains the full extent of directors’ rights and duties embodied in law.
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OpinionWhen a fund united the profession
A 1919 list of contributors show solicitors putting their hands into their pockets to commemorate the fallen.
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OpinionMuch of the Quindell-Slater deal makes no sense
Slater and Gordon’s Quindell acquisition looks like a risky strategic departure.