All Columnist articles – Page 33
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OpinionHitting the vulnerable hard
Proposed reforms of the small claims procedure would deal a devastating blow to justice.
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OpinionWake up and smell the coffee
Lawyers can learn a lot from the irresistible rise of Starbucks and its rivals.
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OpinionHM Courts 2.0: a digital future
Selling courts to buy computers is a difficult but necessary choice if we are to avoid ‘precipitous decline’.
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OpinionDo your homework on legal training
Reformed routes to qualification must command respect in other jurisdictions.
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OpinionViolations of the mind
The family courts are making creative use of their powers to combat radicalisation, but these are limited.
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OpinionA welcome review of coroners
A review of coroners’ practices is long overdue – as a recent case has shown.
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OpinionMigration crisis: lawyers respond
Europe’s lawyers are doing sterling work to help with the migration crisis.
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OpinionTalking tough on free speech
The Council of Europe must be prepared to confront states that fail to respect the rule of law.
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OpinionChanging the culture
The best way to combat extremist ideology is a more powerful counter-ideology.
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OpinionStatute limitations
Has a cull of senior parliamentary counsel bequeathed poorly drafted legislation?
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OpinionNavigating first appearances in CJEU courts
Practical guidance is now available on how best to navigate the courts of the CJEU.
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OpinionWales: devolution solution
We want your help to make the law in Wales more accessible to everyone.
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OpinionRepairing Grayling’s damage
Michael Gove has ditched his predecessor’s more indefensible policies – but there is more he could do.
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OpinionDropping down the justice league
What might encourage Michael Gove to live up to his rhetoric on justice?
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OpinionA judge needs judgement
There is one quality no judge can do without, as a recent episode highlights.
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OpinionHelp in an emergency
Lawyers should not ignore the immigration crisis – it demands an EU-wide response.
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OpinionAbuse inquiry: breaking with tradition
Much is expected from the largest and most ambitious public inquiry ever established.
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OpinionPower and accountability
What a shame Theresa May did not see a new play highlighting the thesis that ‘parliamentary democracy trumps all’.
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OpinionNo choice but to act now
Michael Gove must prove his commitment to the rule of law, or justice will be relevant to fewer people.
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OpinionPlaying politics over Europe
‘Better regulation’ may be a clever political ploy, but is it good for Europe?