Opinion – Page 14
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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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OpinionReforming wills: better late than never
Landmark judgment reinforced argument for updating laws that date from the Victorian era.
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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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OpinionSpare a thought for lawyers busy as ever in August
Some will disappear for weeks on end, but the days of the long vacation are gone.
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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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OpinionSir James Munby retires: his best quotes
On the day that the outspoken family division president retires, the Gazette recalls some soundbites.
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OpinionBreaking up is hard to do. Why make it harder?
The government's lack of interest in no-fault divorce is baffling.
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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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OpinionLegal aid u-turn is welcome - but there is more to do
At the Children’s Society we are determined that no child will be left in legal limbo.
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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.