Paul Jarvis commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Law Commission, with a particular eye on its efforts to codify the criminal law
2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Law Commission.
Aaron Wood considers whether the emergence of trade mark and patent litigators and advocates will help or hinder the IP Bar
The Bar is well accustomed to the challenge of solicitor advocates.
“Would you encourage your daughter to join the Bar?” asks Neelam Sarkaria
Women in the profession are often asked whether we would recommend the Bar as a future career to their daughters.
The courageous advocate
David Wurtzel reviews Taken at Midnight by Mark Hayhurst, a Chichester Festival Production at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
The Final Charge
By Dawood Ali McCallum
Interviewees: Joe Hage, Graham Aaronson QC and Tom Beazley QC
Joseph Hage Aaronson specialises in complex financial and commercial litigation, international arbitration and UK and international tax disputes
Health dominates the General Election
“Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.” – Gore Vidal
The heavily criticised Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are under review. Tim Spencer-Lane and Horatio Waller outline the key areas of debate
The Law Commission is reviewing the law governing the detention and treatment of people who lack mental capacity.
The Children Act
By Ian McEwan
Liisa Lahti asks what is an award creditor looking for in an asset?
This article sets out some of the key issues that an award creditor faces when seeking to enforce an arbitration award against a State.
Isle of Man
Applications are invited for the appointment of His Majesty’s Attorney General in the Isle of Man.
Chair of the Bar reports back
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
A £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs has been made to the leading UK charity tackling international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, outlines the drug and alcohol testing options available for family law professionals, and how a new, free guide can help identify the most appropriate testing method for each specific case
By Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the latest ONS data on drug misuse and its implications for toxicology testing in family law cases
The odds of success are as unforgiving as ever, but ambition clearly isn’t in short supply. David Wurtzel’s annual deep‑dive into the competition cohort shows who’s entering, who’s thriving and the trends that will define the next wave
Where to start and where to find help? Monisha Shah, Chair of the King’s Counsel Selection Panel, provides an overview of the silk selection process, debunking some myths along the way
Do chatbot providers owe a duty of care for negligent misstatements? Jasper Wong suggests that the principles applicable to humans should apply equally to machines
With gender earnings inequality at the Bar getting worse, not better, Judith Ayling KC discusses concrete solutions and collective action including steps taken by the Personal Injuries Bar Association
There is no typical day in the life as a Supreme Court judicial assistant, says Josephine Gillingwater, and that’s what makes the role so enjoyably diverse