All Comment articles – Page 2
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OpinionInvestment fraud exposed - the power of private prosecution
Under the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985, it is open to anyone to bring a criminal prosecution. It can be a powerful tool.
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Opinion200 years of social and legal evolution
This year, the Law Society celebrates 200 years since its establishment.
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OpinionIt’s time the SRA’s leaders were held to account
Those leading the regulator and its oversight board should consider whether they are best placed to restore and maintain the confidence of the public and those whom they regulate.
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OpinionJustice denied
Law For Change was born out of frustration at the wretched state of public law enforcement in the UK.
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Opinion'Protecting every bat and every newt': busting myths about nature conservation and planning
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says we have gone too far in 'protecting every bat and every newt' and should 'crack on and get the development built'.
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OpinionThe arduous journey to becoming an accredited family mediator
More needs to be done by professionals in the industry to support candidates seeking accreditation.
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OpinionAI could power the rebirth of mass data claims
A technology which is now frequently the cause of mass data misuse may provide a solution for litigants.
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OpinionWhy I’m running…the London Marathon
My journey with arthritis and how running - and Versus Arthritis - helped me reclaim my life.
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OpinionMaksim Znak: An endangered lawyer
Case of imprisoned lawyer is just one highlighted in a disturbing report published to mark the Day of the Endangered Lawyer
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OpinionAre we ready for AI translators in the legal industry?
Despite its many apparent advantages, there has been some nervousness about introducing AI translation tools into legal proceedings.
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OpinionOpen justice online: Let’s give credit where credit is due
From the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to the Rolls Building, technology is gradually opening up judicial proceedings.
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OpinionSitting out a corporate 'war on woke'
Mark Zuckerberg wants 'masculine energy' to replace 'feminine energy' in the work place. For reasons of sound business, and common sense, law firm leaders won't agree.
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OpinionCompleting the speedy justice jigsaw
The sentencing review and the review of criminal courts are important pieces of the jigsaw. But a long-term funding settlement must go alongside reform.
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OpinionA look ahead to Family Mediation Week
Session topics include hybrid mediation, academic research, digital solutions and mediation with arbitration.
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OpinionTechnology can close the global justice gap
The best solutions to the access to justice crisis are built by those who have experienced the problem first-hand.
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OpinionThe importance of a good bedside manner
There are many similarities between lawyers and doctors, not least that both professions deal with people going through difficult moments in their lives.
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OpinionLord chief justice and the flat earth libel
A litigant in person's conspiracy theories received short shrift in 1875 defamation trial.
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OpinionWhy the time has come to embrace AI - or explain why you’re not
We will soon find ourselves in a world where the court will not consider it reasonable or proportionate for lawyers to spend hours poring over disclosure.
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OpinionEthics 101
Regulators must ask themselves what role they play in the wider ethical ecosystem of the law.
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OpinionLegal leaders must prioritise social mobility
Change depends on law firm leaders breaking down the structural barriers that many people face because of their socio economic background.