Blogs & opinions archive for 2017
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Letter: jumping the gun
Digital summary procedure – seriously?
Complaints about the Commission
It is not surprising that solicitors are complaining about the SLCC budget and levy – but what should be done?
Letter: matrimonial home anomaly
A surviving spouse's rights can still be very limited where there is a will
Letter: more rejection issues
Practice should change to protect the client, where the solicitor is not at fault, or any fault is trivial
Letter: time to replace the oath?
A measure of choice should be retained for those giving evidence
Crack this one
Digitising summary criminal business is a tough nut to crack, but a bold attempt has been made
Society's "double standards" on gender equality
Claim of discrimination against those returning to practice
Letter: why so many rejections?
Time for a review of the Keeper's policy
Letter: time to replace the oath
The court oath should be replaced with a secular equivalent suitable for all
Letter: still there?
Is a longstanding practice regarding witness designation still allowed?
Imbalance of power
These days, all lawyers may need to be ready to take a stand in defence of the rule of law
Letter: improper alignment?
Was the Society wise to welcome the Scottish Government's paper, Scotland's Place in Europe, so warmly?
