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Opinion – Page 24
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Footing the bills for Brexit
Civil servants face a huge logistical challenge in implementing a deluge of legislation to coincide with the UK’s exit from the EU.
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ABS hype is a sideshow
Why the focus on alternative business structures? Time should be spent fighting legal aid cuts.
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OpinionA welcome retreat on bad law
Vulnerable children must always be able to access the help they need.
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Registry lens on photo ID
Maybe Land Registry will agree to registering passport-sized photos of the buyers?
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Divorced from reality
A judge has refused a wife her divorce on the ground of unreasonable behaviour – and strengthened the case for no-fault divorce.
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Wing and a prayer
I am sure that county court judges now would not treat young advocates so harshly.
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Plain speaking plea
Our judges will need to mind their language in seeking to cope with the rapidly increasing numbers of litigants in person in the courts.
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Dubious density data
Discussion concerning Brexit seems to be losing its anchoring in facts.
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Who’s got the best insurance?
One might ask if the judiciary reflects upon what judgments actually mean in the real world.
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OpinionAt fault on no-fault divorce
Family law reform of divorce and for unmarried families is long overdue.
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An easy win for Theresa May
There is no such thing as common law marriage, so extending civil partnerships is the most effective way to offer legal protection to all.
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Return to work needs support
Legal profession should follow accountants on equality for women.
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Immigration: system failure
Reduced pay and poor morale impact upon commitment and enthusiasm.
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Helping to identify fraud
Land Registry could add another tier to its database and sellers’ solicitors must accept they owe a duty of care to the other side.
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Public and private register?
This would be time-consuming and expensive – but it might be cheaper than compensation payouts.