Law Society president Richard Atkinson
OpinionGlobal political climate risks damaging democracy
In any conflict between the rule of law and democracy, the rule of law must be the first among equals.
OpinionReframing Justice: it’s time for a new story about the rule of law and access to justice
The rule of law and access to justice are vital to everyday life. Yet over the last 20 years, both have been undermined.
Opinion200 years of social and legal evolution
This year, the Law Society celebrates 200 years since its establishment.
OpinionThe great contribution of legal services to the UK economy
While the legal sector outpaces the growth of the UK economy, its unique value rests in how it benefits society.
OpinionMore support needed for men in the criminal justice system
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month aims to reduce the stigma around asking for help.
OpinionSRA must accept need for radical change in light of Axiom report
Axiom report should be a wake-up call to the regulator to focus on its core role to serve the public interest and protect consumers from rogue individuals.
OpinionNew SRA fining powers will weaken regulation, not strengthen it
Plans for a ‘one size fits all’ fining framework are not fit for purpose.
OpinionWhen the Rule of Law and democracy clash, which prevails?
Both democracy and the rule of law are vulnerable if the balance between the two is shaken.
OpinionSolicitors must shape the future of the justice system or risk being left behind
The Law Society has been engaging with policy committees and external stakeholders to identify the big questions in civil justice.
OpinionCrown courts working group creates real opportunities to find solutions
Criminal justice representatives focus on identifying and removing impediments to an effective system, writes group member Richard Atkinson.
OpinionCrumbs from the table: MoJ's proposals fail to address criminal justice crisis
It is hardly surprising if a starving man reacts angrily when someone very precisely and deliberately doles but a single crumb to him.
FeatureCriminal justice support gateway
How criminal justice liaison and diversion services will affect the defence practitioner.
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Paperless working concerns
As many defence practitioners will be aware, the Crown Prosecution Service is rapidly moving forward with its plans to achieve a paperless office through its Transforming Through Technology (T3) project. The impetus to achieve this ‘holy grail’ of the paperless office - first spoken of in the commercial world in ...