All Letters articles – Page 11
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OpinionOver-packaged LPAs
I read with interest Philip Evans’ 16 April letter (‘A better way for an LPA’). He suggested a single-page certificate similar to a grant of probate as proof of a lasting power of attorney, to avoid the lengthy work involved in certifying current powers.
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OpinionWindrush compensation
The targeting and detaining of undocumented Caribbean migrants who (it must be not be forgotten) were invited to work in the UK, and have been living, working, raising families, paying taxes and collecting pensions since the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush in 1948, is grossly unconscionable, divisive and utterly disgraceful.
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OpinionJackson reform conundrum
Much heartache could have been avoided in the reform of civil justice had more notice been taken of our experience of everyday logjams.
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OpinionNo charter for burglars
One Gazette reader says 'it is impossible to improve upon the long-established application of the law of self-defence.'
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OpinionUnderstanding inquiries
Charlotte Phillips reflects on reasons for a rise in public inquiries.
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OpinionExam question
Neil Parpworth is amused by the historical and current disussions of examinations for to-be lawyers.
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OpinionBe careful what you wish for
If we are to avoid open season on its decisions, the Parole Board must survive Worboys with the crucial test of safety for release intact.
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OpinionGeneration gap
The traditional partnership model of succession planning looks ill-equipped to accommodate the aspirations of millennials.
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OpinionLet down by the watchdog
Stephen Lockwood details his experience with the Legal Ombudsman service for lodging a complaint.
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OpinionEmployment exchange
Flagrant injustice of employment tribunal fees has been replaced by an understaffed system ill-equipped to deal with upsurge in claims.
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OpinionPatent poser
Stephen Hornsby responds to Gazette article ‘Ratify the EU patent court, Egan tells minister’.
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OpinionJackson’s outstanding legacy
Lord Justice Jackson has made a valuable contribution to changing the litigation costs landscape – and it will continue beyond retirement.
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OpinionWho are you to call me a ‘blob’?
J Howard Shelley is offended by Liz Truss’s comments this week directed at the legal profession.