All Comment articles – Page 49
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FeaturePro Bono Week: Law Society president reflects on voluntary work in Africa
There are opportunities to join projects in other jurisdictions and take our expertise there.
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OpinionA week for the rule of law
We will each be asked to apply the principles of the rule of law carefully in the coming days.
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OpinionFamily awards can be overruled
Family lawyers have welcomed a Court of Appeal decision that means warring couples can safely refer disputes over money and children to private arbitration.
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OpinionWomen in law continue to be put under pressure by crisis
Study highlights concerns that redundancies are more likely to impact women, whether due to roles they traditionally work in or childcare responsibilities.
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OpinionWhy role models and mentors matter in social mobility
I share my story to encourage others not to let socio-economic background or ethnicity dissuade them from pursuing a legal career.
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OpinionSolicitors should not be penalised because of financial crime
Whist the profession has an important role to play in the AML regime, the Law Society strongly opposes the economic crime levy.
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OpinionReputation laundering: a problem for us all
Wirecard fraud confirms in the mind of journalists and others that big London firms are being used by criminals to launder their reputation and to intimidate others.
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OpinionTraining in turbulent times
As the profession navigates its way through the global pandemic, has there ever been a tougher time to be a trainee?
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OpinionTaking the next step
We must acknowledge society has a long way to go to achieve racial equality and commit to that journey in solidarity with those seeking to address injustices.
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OpinionA record of firsts
Achievements of people of African and Caribbean ancestry should be acknowledged, remembered and celebrated.
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OpinionLawtech and ethics: Discussion paper calls on the profession
Law Society launches paper seeking views on considerations solicitors and firms should have in designing or procuring lawtech solutions.
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OpinionJustice depends on data - and the pandemic shows why
At the moment we lack even the most basic information about how the system is coping.
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OpinionHelping the law’s young
Law students face a difficult and uncertain future. Is it time for an Alliance for the Future of the Profession?
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OpinionWill judges fill this moral vacuum?
Judges face a dilemma as the government attacks the rule of law.
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OpinionMother in law: Trying to be cheerful
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionImpact of Covid-19 on ethnic minority diversity, inclusion and equality
Rather than drowning out the equality agenda, the pandemic is throwing new light on it and that requires a response.
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OpinionUWOs change the role of law enforcement agencies
Will the National Crime Agency prioritise going after the money rather than criminal prosecution?
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OpinionCJEU decides against UK government on data protection
Some decisions will continue to have consequences for the UK, regardless of the outcome of Brexit negotiations.
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OpinionWitness evidence and the malleability of memory
Do you have a good memory? Would you remember who said what at a big meeting four years ago? Are you sure?
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OpinionLawyer MPs have stopped lawyering - maybe they should start again
The list of politicians with a sideline in law is much smaller than you would imagine.