Blogs & opinions archive for 2009
- Posts in 2009
Devolution: into the next decade
Calman report is material for serous debate
Debaters give us confidence – and a challenge
Quality of the Society's Donald Dewar competition final shows that Scotland has talent for the future – can the profession benefit?
The purpose of prison
Retiring Chief Inspector's report contains some home truths
Tackle prejudice in all its forms
We need to dispel the confusion that two-tier justice is being created by "hate crime" laws
Taking concerns seriously
The Society must be seen to be listening to, and working for, its members following the support shown at yesterday's AGM
Transparency at work
Society wins the budget vote, but has to promise clearer figures
Heads and hearts
We all like to pay less, but do the arguments for the Flint motion stand up?
Rights across the board
The contrasting human rights issues in the news this week should make us reflect
How far can we cut the PC fee?
Solicitors should consider the level of representation and service they want from the Society
Regulation, a blessing in disguise
After this week's news, no one should doubt the value of close supervision
Class event
60th anniversary conference lived up to its billing
Conference impressions
A successful reception at Edinburgh Castle yesterday was followed by a stirring start to the 60th anniversary conference from the two leading law officers