All Comment articles – Page 77
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OpinionThinking outside the box
Putting a defendant in a dock risks infringing the presumption of innocence.
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OpinionCases worth fighting for
Legal aid cuts have made worthy causes financially worthless for lawyers.
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OpinionSecuring LGBT rights
Lawyers are helping the Human Dignity Trust obtain access to justice for LGBT people worldwide.
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OpinionTwo cheers for Sir Rupert
The inception of costs management was botched, but there are grounds for optimism.
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OpinionJunk science threat to justice
Diluting the quality of forensic evidence will have grievous results.
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OpinionJoin us on a virtual journey
The Legal Sustainability Alliance is addressing a seemingly intractable problem – business travel.
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OpinionColombia at a crossroads
Strife-torn Colombia needs UK government support to embed the rule of law.
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OpinionCPS faces a stark choice
More work must be done outside the courtroom if the Crown Prosecution Service is to achieve excellence.
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OpinionFalse economies afflicting courts
Removal of public funding in family law is having a huge impact on court business.
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OpinionEthical pursuit of prosperity
Human rights abuses are not just morally wrong, they are also bad for business.
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OpinionLegacy of a lay lord chancellor
Even if the Tories form the next government, it is hard to believe Chris Grayling will remain in post for long.
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OpinionGet ready for the trial blitz
Transforming Summary Justice should make criminal proceedings more efficient.
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OpinionWrong on ‘revenge porn’
A new criminal offence for ‘revenge porn’ is laudable in its intent, but an opportunity missed.
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OpinionWarning witnesses: the risks
Providing witnesses with the level of detail suggested risks tipping trials in favour of the prosecution.
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OpinionGulf law: built on sand?
Does the expansion of Gulf financial centres truly demonstrate the solidity of the region’s legal systems?
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OpinionRespecting the ‘victim’
Victims and witnesses should be enabled to give their best evidence in court.