All Comment articles – Page 41
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OpinionLevelling the playing field of US-UK extradition
Since the US-UK extradition treaty took effect, the UK has sent 135 nationals to the US. The US has surrendered only 11 people.
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OpinionWhen does private conduct become of professional concern?
Such cases will grow in number as our public discourse heats up.
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OpinionWhiplash reforms: Detail, not delay, is what lawyers need
Another month to prepare the portal is largely irrelevant. The bigger issue is the rules governing it.
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OpinionMother in law: Time management tips
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionThrow open the windows of the LSB
To glance at the Legal Services Board's strategy document is like entering a small windowless room with a fug from long over-occupation.
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OpinionTime to turn on the legal data taps
Training AI systems to make sense of the legal world requires masses of data. But lawyers are reluctant to let it flow.
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OpinionFor the SRA, transparency should begin at home
It is increasingly difficult to hold the Solicitors Regulation Authority to account for its decisions.
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OpinionRethinking our definition of bullying and harassment
Behaviour which excludes people and stops them fully participating in the workplace is a frightening reality for many disabled people.
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OpinionThree predictions for 2021
With many of us still reeling from the last surprises of 2020, what better time to consider what next year might bring?
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OpinionDiversity requires visible role models for family and friends
My career might have looked different had there been more Bangladeshi lawyers in my community.
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FeatureWe all have it within us to tackle racial inequality in the legal profession
Law firms cannot pay lip-service to diversity and inclusion - it must be embraced at all levels and embedded in their processes.
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OpinionIt's ludicrous to argue that equalities data is not fit for purpose
We should be chilled and insulted by comments made by the minister for women and equalities.
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OpinionA turning point for legal aid?
Our legal aid system remains a pale shadow of what it was, but in 2020 we saw real improvements that could point to a better future.
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OpinionDisabled but not dis-abled
Being transparent about my disability at work means I am armed with the tools I need to be more able than ever.
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OpinionThe pandemic’s impact on legal education
There are suggestions that, post-pandemic, legal skills should include data analysis, design, maths, prediction and risk management - to name a few.
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OpinionJR is the only route for challenging Covid restrictions
The Court of Appeal's criticism of 'rolling judicial review' is misplaced.
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OpinionTime to answer the difficult questions on race
We continue to see overrepresentation of black, Asian and minority ethnic solicitors, and men, in concerns raised with the SRA and then investigated.
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OpinionConflicting pressures on hourly rates
Recent developments on guideline hourly rates have bucked the costs trend.
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OpinionMother in law: Christmas parties
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionThe truth for Patrick Finucane
If Tahir Elçi deserves our attention, so should Patrick Finucane.