Eduardo Reyes
Features editor
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OpinionBack the international rules based system – we’ve nothing else to wear
Like my evening suit, despite its age, I prefer a commitment to the international rule of law over the alternatives.
FeatureCriminal trial services: Slowly does it
Government claims that outsourced criminal justice services are working well are routinely greeted with scepticism by frontline lawyers. Eduardo Reyes investigates.
OpinionSomething doesn't add up
A juddering dissonance persists between the MoJ’s positive assessment of criminal justice services and the way those services are experienced by those on the frontline.
OpinionRemoving Ukraine's Belgian road block
Whatever the reasons for Belgium’s position on the use of seized Russian assets, its government may be running out of road.
OpinionTrump lawyer’s letter to the BBC – comfortingly familiar to media editors everywhere
Such letters always have so many points in common.
OpinionAI prose doesn’t glitter
At the Gazette, we have had cause to debate our approach to how we treat submitted articles written with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
NewsInspirational women solicitors honoured
Lifetime achievement award for former Court of Appeal judge and crossbench peer Heather Hallett.
FeatureClinical negligence roundtable: Speaking up, speaking out
Health outcome statistics for women expose a ‘gender pain gap’. With a sky-high clinical negligence bill, how can law and lawyers work with patients, clinicians and health trusts to narrow the divide? Eduardo Reyes reports from the latest Gazette roundtable.
NewsSpecial educational needs white paper delayed
Publication of paper setting out fundamental government reforms in policy and law covering special educational needs will now appear ‘early in new year’.
FeatureOffshore: Island mentality
Offshore jurisdictions are promoting themselves to companies and private clients on service, transparency and regulation – their ‘low/no tax’ regimes are no longer enough. Eduardo Reyes reports.
FeatureBlack history month: First-class citizens
The Race Relations Act 1965 ducked key issues but stands as a seismic legislative moment, paving the way for the more comprehensive laws that followed. On its diamond anniversary, Eduardo Reyes considers the act’s legacy.
FeatureRival lobbies clash on SEND rights
Months of meetings and reports on SEN and disabilities have done little to reassure affected families that children’s rights will not be diluted.
FeatureLocal heroes
The pressures on local government lawyers are unprecedented. Their response has been to ramp up their building networks and skill sets, and support reorganisation.
OpinionLammy’s chance to act
With short ministerial stints, government departments lack the benefit of ministers who are sufficiently on top of their brief to lead. Might David Lammy be different?
OpinionLand, peace, security… and children, surely?
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, at least 19,546 Ukrainian children have been taken. There is talk of a land deal, but no children deal is on the table.
OpinionTrump v Murdoch – a claim that’s been put on back to front
‘Why have you done it like that?’ asks media lawyer Mark Stephens CBE.
FeatureRoundtable: Coming forward - supporting profitability and growth
In seeking business success, law firms lean ever harder on functions that were traditionally ‘back office’ – and clients are noticing. Eduardo Reyes reports from the Gazette’s latest roundtable discussion, sponsored by Travelers.
OpinionSEND rights 'reform'
The Local Government Association has long lobbied for ‘reform’ of the legal rights that attach to the educational needs of disabled children and young people.
NewsIn depth: Decoding muddy ministerial messages on special educational needs
After mixed messaging on its plans for the SEND Tribunal, the government is refusing to guarantee what needs provision will remain in place. And why no mention of local authorities?