All Comment articles – Page 13
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OpinionThe Jewish community's 'submerged' contribution to cricket
One barrister’s love of cricket and commitment to telling its story shows how the game might face up to and tackle its record on discrimination.
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OpinionEnhancing and advancing the role of Muslim lawyers
Creating a faith-friendly workplace requires employers to be aware of the needs of their Muslim employees.
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OpinionWhen to make the move in-house
There is never a right or wrong time for junior private practice lawyers to transition in-house.
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OpinionPride Month – the power of public law
We should continue to use judicial review, human rights legislation, and international law to secure a better future for LGBTQ+ people.
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OpinionSRA's increased fining powers have real-world effect
Law Society remains concerned about the Solicitors Regulation Authority acting as investigator, prosecutor and judge.
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OpinionReforming the criminal justice system: juryless trials
With rape conviction rates low across the UK, is it time to ditch juries?
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OpinionComplaints to the SRA - addressing over-representation of BAME solicitors
We're shining a light on the structural and societal issues which could be influencing stubbornly worrying discrepancies.
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OpinionLegal aid expansion threatened by an antiquated IT system
Legal Aid Agency's digital system is a barrier to many proposals for legal aid reform. The government must invest in it now.
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OpinionHappy anniversary to the women in law pledge
As we celebrate the fourth year of the pledge, it remains a useful action tool for all organisations wherever they may be on their gender equality journey.
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OpinionEurope should support Latin American integration
South America’s economies must learn to walk before they can run. But legal harmonisation can be the first step towards greater economic integration.
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OpinionCould exemplary damages discourage corporate wrongdoings?
A 'punishment tax' would change attitudes of current and prospective wrong-doers towards litigation risk.
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OpinionPost Office scandal: echoes of Watergate?
Enormity of scandal for the profession can be compared to the break-in into the Democrats’ campaign office and ensuing cover-up.
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OpinionMaking flexible training a reality
Profession's lack of part time training opportunities means we miss out on talented people who can’t commit to training full time.
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OpinionForcing change for homelessness cases
Many people are left sofa surfing when their cases are not properly processed as homelessness cases. Others are placed into accommodation without proper advice.
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Opinion#LegalPride2023: 10 years since same-sex marriage became law
As the profession marks the start of Pride, we know the experience of LGBTQ+ solicitors could be improved.
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OpinionFour key challenges facing legal regulators
The legal world is changing fast, and regulators need to change too.
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OpinionMuslim Lawyers' Hub: Bridging the diversity gap in the UK legal profession
Organisation aims to help Muslim law students and young professionals enter the legal sector.
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Opinion'Support staff' is such a patronising term: firms are lost without them
Those firms who see back-office staff as expendable may find fee earners make their own exits.
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OpinionHuman rights: Kenya's Supreme Court judgment should be applauded
Court rules it unconstitutional to limit the right to freedom of association based on sexual orientation.