Roger Smith
NLJ columnist
Roger Smith, NLJ columnist & former director of JUSTICE. Newlawjournal.co.uk
It’s time to acknowledge that law, justice & the courts are being commoditised, says Roger Smith
Something has to be done to address the over-politicisation of the government’s legal advice, says Roger Smith
Those in Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland need more robust reassurance of their devolved powers if the union is to endure, argues Roger Smith
Won’t anyone think about the constitution, asks Roger Smith
The UK would be wise to pay close attention to the Welsh government’s call for devolved justice, says Roger Smith
We are sleepwalking into an existential crisis for the UK—on the rule of law. Fifteen years on from the creation of the Ministry of Justice, Roger Smith sets out why
Legal aid has been run into the ground. Is it time for public defenders to step in, asks Roger Smith
In the final instalment of this series, Roger Smith assesses the state of not-for-profit legal tech at home & abroad
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Anthony Collins—20 promotions
20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins
Sidley—Elaine Whiteford
Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London
Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa
Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing
NEWS
The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK
Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice
Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case
Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues
A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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