The Metropolitan Police again showed a disregard for human rights, says Catherine Hobby
As the profession grapples internally with the role and importance of the cab rank rule in the context of the Climate Crisis, Michael Harwood summarises the views expressed at a recent Bar Council debate
Christina Warner investigates the unlawful and inappropriate application of ‘do not resuscitate’ orders to those with disabilities
How do we buck the trend? Chris Gutteridge reports from the Northern Circuit where compulsory ‘inappropriate behaviours’ training has been introduced
The Tolley Report raises interesting questions about relations between ministers and officials in our uncodified constitution, writes Austen Morgan
Why recording history accurately is critical to change today. By Glenn Parsons
The Privy Council’s decisions are continuing to set back progress of LGBTQI+ rights in British Overseas Territories and beyond, argues Dr Leo Raznovich
The disproportionate effect of s 57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (findings of fundamental dishonesty) on ethnic minorities. By Azeem Ali
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Problems with the adversarial system and why we should strive for a more balanced and nuanced approach. By Professor Leslie Thomas KC
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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
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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
A career shaped by advocacy beyond her practice, and the realities of living with an invisible disability Dr Natasha Shotunde, Black Barristers’ Network Co-Founder and its Chair for seven years, reflects on a decade at the Bar
Responding to criticism on the narrow profile of government-instructed counsel, Mel Nebhrajani CB describes the system-wide change at GLD to drive fairer distribution of work and broader development of talent
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