Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
The problem with allowing straight people to have civil partnerships [The Spectator] (free but registration required)
Prisons minister looks to scrap sentences of less than six months [Justice Gap]
The problem of direct democracy — Brexit and the tyranny of the majority [UK Constitutional Law Association]
‘Civil justice is a public good’ — speech by Lord Justice Gross: why are we working in the ‘Cinderella’ sector [Civil Litigation Brief]
Most front benchers address the house. Gove and Watson command it — they could be the future [Jerry Hayes’ blog]
The ugly side of law firm research [LinkedIn]
‘343 days to Christmas’ [Twitter]
Should the courts decide what is in the best interests of a child? [Legal Cheek Journal]
“Can people stop blaming Denning for his views? I’m sure other people born in the 19th century certainly had similar/if not more radical views than he did.” [Legal Cheek comments]
Event: Secrets to Success Liverpool — with Weightmans, Hill Dickinson and Exchange Chambers [Legal Cheek Hub]
Jobs jobs jobs! [Legal Cheek Hub]