All Comment articles – Page 55
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OpinionNobody should think their background prevents a career in law
Profession has long been regarded by many as reserved for the upper echelons of society.
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OpinionA tale of two countries
There was much of interest for solicitors in the recent Queen’s speech.
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OpinionYou can’t force staff to have fun if they don’t want to
Efforts to engender a team spirit and make colleagues feel special are great, but only if it’s welcome.
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OpinionThe end is nigh for barristers. Again
The bar is on its last legs – or so says information provider LexisNexis.
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OpinionWhy are disabled people seemingly ‘unexpected’ in the legal profession?
Fairness in recruitment has been identified as a problematic area for disabled people.
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OpinionIs ‘Helen’s law’ an empty gesture?
Unless panel members ignore the Parole Board’s own guidance, it is hard to see what difference the legislation will make.
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OpinionTime to tackle the law’s drinking culture
Junior Lawyers Division launches its guidance on creating a healthy drinking culture in the workplace.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: maternity leave advice.
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OpinionCameras in court risks chucking judges under the bus
It’s laudible to increase understanding of the justice system - but without context this move is dangerous.
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OpinionWhere next for deferred prosecution agreements?
The regime may be introducing a ‘parking fine’ approach to corporate criminality.
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OpinionCommon law gave Scruton a narrative of home
Britain’s most eminent Conservative philosopher has died at 75. He will be missed.
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OpinionPioneering Dutch judgment on climate change
Supreme Court ruled Netherlands is obliged to step up by one quarter its cut in greenhouse gas emissions by end of 2020.
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OpinionPortal gives insurers nowhere to hide
Insurers must ensure people can bring claims directly and be dealt with fairly - or the industry’s reputation will suffer.
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OpinionTight timeline for trade negotiations
Brexit transition period deadline leaves little time for the complex and time-consuming trade agreement process.
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OpinionLabour leadership race is lawyer v lawyer - not that you’d know it
The two main candidates to lead the opposition have different approaches to talking up their legal past.
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OpinionLawtech: beware the regulator’s embrace
History shows that innovation happens despite, not because of, what is wanted by the great and the good.
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OpinionLet’s get the Domestic Abuse Bill passed
An increasingly dynamic legal profession and parliament will help develop a law that meets the needs of those it seeks to govern.
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OpinionA CJEU case that may affect our data protection re EU post-Brexit
Vital reading for solicitors in relation to the likely fate of their own and their clients’ data.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: New Year's resolutions.
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OpinionLive video link tech is hindering access to justice
'Trial by video' may be efficient for courts and the prison service, but it does not serve defendants well.