Opinion – Page 11
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OpinionCommon law marriage myth
Since the early 1970s the number of people getting married has steadily fallen while the number of cohabiting couples has increased. In 2016 there were 3.3m cohabiting couples.
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OpinionParole Board independence reaffirmed
I have previously identified the unqualified necessity for the independence of action and decision-making of the Parole Board to remain intact in the wake of the furore over the John Worboys case.
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OpinionFair trial fight
We welcome the High Court’s ruling striking down the lord chancellor’s scheme to cut criminal legal aid for some of the most complicated and difficult Crown court cases.
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OpinionThe late Andrew Hopper QC
Andrew was a resolute, resourceful, committed and highly respected defender of solicitors facing disciplinary action.
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OpinionHill to climb at CPS
Max Hill QC brings immense experience to one of the most unenviable jobs in law.
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OpinionFull disclosure
I am conscious that the profession will be asking what steps the Law Society Criminal Law Committee has taken in relation to the current unused material debacle.
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OpinionHow to blunt knife crime
The latest ONS Crime in England and Wales bulletin shows an alarming increase in knife crime.
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OpinionInquest injustice
It is positive that the government is reviewing the availability of legal aid to ensure bereaved families can fully participate in their loved one’s inquest.
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OpinionPI reform a done deal
While some might see the MoJ response to the justice select committee on PI reform as a stay of execution, it only served to highlight the government’s single-minded approach.
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Opinion‘Safe keeping’ unsound
As a long-retired solicitor I was approached recently by an old friend and client. He wanted to know what the words ‘safe keeping’ meant. I was intrigued and he explained.
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OpinionLevy breaks
The SRA has announced that the Compensation Fund levy for firms will be increased.
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OpinionUnder pressure
When I enter my offices I see doors marked ‘COLP’, ‘COFA’, ‘MLRO’ and the recently added ‘DPO’.
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OpinionFairness and injured people
The basis for PI reform is completely without merit, yet the government has been intransigent.
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OpinionEasy does it in the modern office
The other day, as I paid a visit to the old firm, a sepulchral calm appeared to have descended on the family department.
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OpinionRevered leader
‘Slow to anger, swift to praise.’ The line from Tennyson came to mind on having learned of past-president Paul Marsh’s death.
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OpinionWe’re all colleagues
When in practice, I occasionally received responses to letters from French avocats, who began their response with ‘Chere Maître’.
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OpinionPrice is right but what about quality?
The Crown Commercial Service’s recently launched tendering process for legal services to the ‘wider public service’.
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OpinionNo need to browse for business
My firm does not have a website and neither does it intend to do so.