The Journal Online : Editors Blog http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/ Read The Journal editor Peter Nicholson's online diary en-gb Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:27:49 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007732.aspx Independence in context http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007732.aspx Some questions to consider in relation to section 92 of the Legal Services (Scotland) Bill Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:39:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007709.aspx Time to keep feet on the ground http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007709.aspx Debate on professional independence has to be based on actuality Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:26:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007683.aspx Justice wanting http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007683.aspx Is there a role for a JUSTICE-type organisation in Scotland? Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:07:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007642.aspx Fighting their corner http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007642.aspx Is the Faculty of Advocates missing the point in its response to the Thomson review? Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:09:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007628.aspx Rule of law wins in the end http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007628.aspx Public interest trumps government relations in Mohamed case Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:28:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007595.aspx Celebrating five years' FoI http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007595.aspx Well attended Parliament event marks information revolution Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:10:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007545.aspx Waking up to ABS http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007545.aspx Journal only trying to carry the debate, as always, despite SLAS comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:48:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007522.aspx Digging the heels in http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007522.aspx Is the Faculty's response to Gill just a predictable rearguard action? Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:39:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007490.aspx Goodwill rules in FoI review http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007490.aspx Commissioner's round table reveals differences of emphasis, but commitment to principle Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:25:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007463.aspx Equal chances http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007463.aspx Don't be misled by the judicial appointments figures Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:20:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007414.aspx Looking for better things http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007414.aspx 2010 will be a long haul, but let's have a proper debate over how to improve Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:25:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007403.aspx A darker shade of white http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007403.aspx Fond memories of the past don't mean we can recreate them today Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:17:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007379.aspx Committee starts from first principles http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007379.aspx Stage 1 hearings on Legal Services Bill taking nothing for granted Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:24:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007354.aspx Two into one can't go? http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007354.aspx Can the Society continue with its dual role? Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:16:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007304.aspx Still as controversial http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007304.aspx One year on, home reports have still to sell themselves to most Scottish solicitors Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:17:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007283.aspx What price health? http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007283.aspx Will we ever know if setting a minimum price for alcohol would be legal? Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:14:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007264.aspx Abolishing sin http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007264.aspx What is the point of legislation to impose aspirations and targets on government? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:52:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007242.aspx Flavour of the month http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007242.aspx Everyone seems to be talking pro bono, and we should welcome that Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:46:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007223.aspx The politics of advice http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007223.aspx Advice should be public, and advisers should be given some leeway, on matters of public interest Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:03:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007179.aspx Raising the level of the playing field http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007179.aspx Legal Services Bill could mean extra rules for all Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:31:00 GMT