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OpinionThe end for a town called Sue?
The Johnny Depp libel trial is unlikely to generate many sequels.
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OpinionA week for the rule of law
We will each be asked to apply the principles of the rule of law carefully in the coming days.
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OpinionLay magistracy deserves more than crumbs of comfort
The Secret Magistrate | Hawksmoor Publishing
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OpinionHow immigration control fuels the debate on racism
Deporting Black Britons: Portraits of Deportation to Jamaica | Luke de Noronha
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OpinionFamily awards can be overruled
Family lawyers have welcomed a Court of Appeal decision that means warring couples can safely refer disputes over money and children to private arbitration.
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OpinionOne profession after all
From law centres to general counsel and the global elite, a shared concern stretches across the profession.
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OpinionWomen in law continue to be put under pressure by crisis
Study highlights concerns that redundancies are more likely to impact women, whether due to roles they traditionally work in or childcare responsibilities.
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OpinionWhy role models and mentors matter in social mobility
I share my story to encourage others not to let socio-economic background or ethnicity dissuade them from pursuing a legal career.
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OpinionSolicitors should not be penalised because of financial crime
Whist the profession has an important role to play in the AML regime, the Law Society strongly opposes the economic crime levy.
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OpinionLetters roundup - 26 October 2020
Ministers’ language, occupied territories and international law: your letters to the editor.
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OpinionTraining in turbulent times
As the profession navigates its way through the global pandemic, has there ever been a tougher time to be a trainee?
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OpinionReputation laundering: a problem for us all
Wirecard fraud confirms in the mind of journalists and others that big London firms are being used by criminals to launder their reputation and to intimidate others.
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OpinionPretty green
Paul Rogerson You will have noticed something different about the weekly Gazette. I am delighted to confirm that we have made the permanent switch from plastic polywrapping to paper envelopes. Many environmentally aware readers have requested this in recent months and I am delighted to oblige. Studies ...
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OpinionTaking the next step
We must acknowledge society has a long way to go to achieve racial equality and commit to that journey in solidarity with those seeking to address injustices.
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OpinionA record of firsts
Achievements of people of African and Caribbean ancestry should be acknowledged, remembered and celebrated.
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OpinionLawtech and ethics: Discussion paper calls on the profession
Law Society launches paper seeking views on considerations solicitors and firms should have in designing or procuring lawtech solutions.
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OpinionJustice depends on data - and the pandemic shows why
At the moment we lack even the most basic information about how the system is coping.