All News blog articles – Page 5
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Saturday courts in danger of becoming the norm
Extending court hours risks setting off a ticking timebomb under the wellbeing of lawyers.
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Flying a kite in a storm
The middle of a crisis is not a golden opportunity for a radical rethink of jury trials. It is the worst time of all.
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A bad day for Jay J
Mr Justice Jay is a brilliant lawyer and a powerful advocate. But he is at the centre of a sad case in which ’the justice system failed both sides’.
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Remote hearings require health safeguards
Lawyers are experiencing eye strain and headaches, and having to concentrate even harder than usual.
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Closing the circle on climate change
Covid-19 could lead to more sustainable business models in all organisations, including legal ones.
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Setting the boundaries of judicial review
Why does the lord chief justice appear so relaxed about government plans to limit the scope of judicial review?
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Homeschooling at court
Covering a case while looking after my child is a lockdown challenge I've been dreading.
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At court in the time of coronavirus
Avoid crowded places? No chance of that, at Croydon county court yesterday.
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Kicked out of a court building
Requiring permission from a court manager to be on court premises doesn't sound like open justice.
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A year on from the LASPO review, but it feels like time has stood still
The government said it could not deliver change overnight, but progress feels slow.
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The end is nigh for barristers. Again
The bar is on its last legs – or so says information provider LexisNexis.
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Men can speak honestly about gender inequality too
Being more open in the choices we make when we become parents will help to shape a better landscape for the next generation.
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Bar training price war
The readiness of law schools to chop one third off their prices raises an awkward question.
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Firms should big up their black lawyers
Much progress has been made to promote women in the law. The same must be done for BAME people.
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Let the public have a good sniff around court
Open days are a great way to help people understand the justice system. We need to arrange more.
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Public legal education should begin on CBBC
Younger viewers are already learning about medicine. They should also learn about the law.
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Boris Johnson: who will get the justice brief?
Rumours and speculation about who will succeed David Gauke are somewhat lacking.
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We need more MPs on the legal aid frontline
How do we get politicians to care about justice? Encourage them to see those directly affected by it.
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Men don't need grand gestures to support women in law
A chat about last night's football game or a line in a letter can turn a man into a champion for change.
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Twitter punch to magistrate's 'gut instinct' was unnecessary
The legal profession should be supporting the likes of Luke Penney, not tearing him to shreds over two words.