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OpinionBearing the burden of proof
The SRA should focus on sound evidence-gathering rather than lobby to lower the criminal standard.
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OpinionCramp in court: solicitors limber up for London Marathon
For solicitors running on Sunday, long early-morning and evening runs were par for the 26.2 mile course.
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OpinionEU agencies post-Brexit
Lawyers deal with over 40 EU agencies in the course of their client work. What will they do post-Brexit?
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OpinionJustice failing the young
For serious matters, young people are now more poorly served by the justice system than adults.
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OpinionDon't sneer at solicitors for not publishing prices
The SRA wants to know the price of everything - but the law is not a fruit ‘n’ veg stall down the market.
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OpinionWe will remain a people business
The ‘made-by-humans’ label will continue to be popular and necessary in the law, whatever artificial intelligence achieves.
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Justice is not a feminist issue
Prison does not work for anyone, woman or man. The criminal justice system needs to be rethought for everyone
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Tailor-made
As president, I know from member feedback that practice notes are among the most highly valued things the Law Society does. We harness the expertise of the best in the profession through our committees of volunteers and we share this knowledge with everyone to support good practice.
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Online divorce
At the beginning of March, I was invited to the Ministry of Justice for a workshop explaining more about the online divorce project from HMCTS. I joined representatives from the Law Society, Resolution and the bar.
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Chancery pain
I am a civil litigator whose work rarely takes me to the Chancery Division of the High Court.
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Let’s get a life
I completely empathise with John Greenwood’s concern over the pressure and ennui of a solicitor’s practice (letters, 3 April). What I cannot agree with is his solution of taking on, for example, the duties of a deputy district judge or a recorder as ‘a chance to get away from the ...
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OpinionYouTube if you want to
Taking a case to tribunal is the most effective way to resolve disputes
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OpinionChanging course on the SQE
Encouraging people from diverse backgrounds to become solicitors has long been a priority for the Law Society.
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OpinionPassing the test on terror
Terrorism legislation creates great tension between security and human rights, but we got the balance right.
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OpinionHello? Yeah, I'm just appearing in court...
The phone call can wait - this is a courtroom after all.
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OpinionFamily courts: reporting a greater truth
A slight loss of secrecy is needed to preserve the credibility of the system. New reporting guidelines should help.
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OpinionNew human rights register launched
In April 2015, the president of Belarus gave effect to a law which imposes fines and imprisonment for those who are unemployed.
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OpinionShould hospital receptionists owe a duty to patients?
Court of Appeal grapples with potentially far-reaching issue.
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SRA should reopen its doors
Regulator’s decision to exclude public and press from meetings removes vital check and balance on the powers of a tax-raising body
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Sitting pretty in court
John Miller’s letter (13 March) reminds me of my own first day in court.