All Comment articles – Page 39
-
OpinionThe new slur: we are professional enablers
In two reports from international organisations published last week, lawyers were denigrated as ‘professional enablers’.
-
OpinionDrawing a line on freedom of speech
From being taught respect for statues to respecting a statutory tort, there is always something going on in Britain’s universities.
-
OpinionThere has never been a better time to support women’s health
We can’t ignore that we are at a crucial moment in time for women in the workplace and we have some catching up to do after the last year. Leana Coopoosamy Female representation in UK law firms had been trending up, according to SRA data from 2019, ...
-
OpinionIn defence of DJs
The magistracy and district judges are not in competition: we should learn from each other.
-
OpinionBudget 2021 predictions
The profession’s main focus will be on a budget that aids recovery from the pandemic.
-
OpinionSeeing red
Announcement that UK residents who fail to disclose travel from a red list country will face up to 10 years' imprisonment has caused uproar.
-
OpinionSQE: we are on the right path
Choice of training is key to a more accessible profession, says the SRA's Julie Brannan.
-
OpinionAn oven-ready specimen of judicial over-reach?
If the prime minister is looking for excuses to curb public law activity, he has been handed one on a plate.
-
OpinionA basic principle under attack
It is an old principle that lawyers should not be identified with their clients’ causes.
-
OpinionMother in law: Bringing down the heroine
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
-
OpinionCreating a level playing field for law students
Teaching legal commercial awareness at non-Russell Group universities.
-
OpinionLGBT+ History Month: Supporting LGBT+ clients
Take the time to learn about the identities of your clients, be mindful of your biases and be compassionate.
-
OpinionICC is the only realistic forum for justice on Gaza
ICC prosecutor should decide that Gaza cases are admissible for investigation following ICC jurisdiction decision.
-
OpinionLSB business plan must revitalise the legal sector
The Law Society encourages the Legal Services Board to focus its strategy on ensuring regulatory stability.
-
OpinionThe Trustpilot case is only the beginning
Quality measurement is looming towards us, and is likely to involve independent rating and review sites.
-
OpinionClipping the judges’ wings
Lawyers have every reason to be worried about the future of judicial review.
-
OpinionLGBT+ History Month: I’m an LGBT+ lawyer
Being yourself and being authentic is so important to both colleagues and clients.
-
OpinionICC's Palestine ruling is a threat to international law
Assertion of territorial jurisdiction over Israeli-occupied territories is a purely political move.
-
OpinionAccent bias in the law
Unconscious bias against regional accents can mean working-class candidates find it difficult to access and succeed in a legal career.
-
OpinionLGBT+ History Month: Intersectional identities and inclusion
How can law firms build a more inclusive work environment for BAME LGBT+ lawyers?