All Comment articles – Page 79
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OpinionRingmasters in the circus
Solicitors are core to the house-moving process and attuned to the complexities poorly understood by others.
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OpinionBad parents in authority
Councils are flouting the law by failing looked-after children and young people in care.
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OpinionA codified constitution
Under a written constitution all would have access to the political ‘rulebook’.
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OpinionCourt reforms are urgent
An innovative drug and alcohol project shows the courts need a bigger role in tackling social problems.
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OpinionTrusted advisers, by choice
In the face of a growing number of unregulated competitors, law firms need to revive the solicitor brand.
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OpinionMitchell: end to opportunism
Is it now safe for lawyers to behave decently to one another again?
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OpinionClosing the expectation gap
The profession must resolve the inconsistency in training requirements for youth proceedings.
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OpinionStill working on our ABS
The first local authorities applied for ABS licences last year and are still waiting for approval. What’s the hold up?
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OpinionBurning questions
Advocacy should be fearless but fair, allowing courts to develop law and establish the truth.
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OpinionConfiscation legislation: rip it up and start again
The regime for confiscation is no longer fit for purpose.
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OpinionGiving litigants in person a helping hand
As officers of the court we have a duty to help litigants in person.
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OpinionMixed picture on whiplash
The success of the Jackson reforms in cutting motor claims is far from clear-cut.
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OpinionRise of specialist law firms
Niche firms will materialise to occupy emergent ‘advice deserts’.
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OpinionMcKenzie friends like this…
The use of these friends is being encouraged by those who ought to know better.
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OpinionTime to heed legal aid call
HHJ Leonard’s decision in ‘Operation Cotton’ must bring the government to its senses.
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OpinionJudges: ditching the stereotype
A Labour government would make judicial diversity an urgent policy priority.