Blogs & opinions
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Waking up to ABS
Journal only trying to carry the debate, as always, despite SLAS comments
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Digging the heels in
Is the Faculty's response to Gill just a predictable rearguard action?
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Goodwill rules in FoI review
Commissioner's round table reveals differences of emphasis, but commitment to principle
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Half-time report
President's report on what was achieved during the 2009 part of his term
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Equal chances
Don't be misled by the judicial appointments figures
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Looking for better things
2010 will be a long haul, but let's have a proper debate over how to improve
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A darker shade of white
Fond memories of the past don't mean we can recreate them today
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Past, present and future: a Christmas reflection
The Society is working to achieve its vision for itself and for the solicitors' profession
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A case stated
Positive feedback from the Justice Committee hearing shows respect in which the Society is held
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Committee starts from first principles
Stage 1 hearings on Legal Services Bill taking nothing for granted
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Two into one can't go?
Can the Society continue with its dual role?
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Still as controversial
One year on, home reports have still to sell themselves to most Scottish solicitors
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What price health?
Will we ever know if setting a minimum price for alcohol would be legal?
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Two sides of the coin
Access to justice summit for disabled people hears of the best, and worst cases, but offers hope
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Abolishing sin
What is the point of legislation to impose aspirations and targets on government?
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Flavour of the month
Everyone seems to be talking pro bono, and we should welcome that
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Looking for long term gain
Launch of Fife Law Centre reminds us of the need for secure funding for essential advice
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The politics of advice
Advice should be public, and advisers should be given some leeway, on matters of public interest
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The lot of the trainee
Debate on exploitation highlights some serious issues
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Raising the level of the playing field
Legal Services Bill could mean extra rules for all
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Any fears over free speech?
BNP appearance on "Question Time" is no threat to public order
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Confidence in our judges
Judicial Appointments Board report shows the challenge of squaring the circle
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Gill: time for action
Lord Gill consulted extensively on his civil courts review and we should press ahead with his recommendations
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Hedging its bets
Government prolonging the wait for action on high hedges