On the occasion of King Charles III’s coronation, monarchy specialist Dr David Torrance looks at the oath, what it means and how it has evolved
The Bar has a long history of pro bono and it can lead to life-changing outcomes for both the client and the barrister – by Sharif A. Shivji KC
In light of its upcoming five-year anniversary, Orlagh Kelly considers the evolution, experience and future of GDPR for the Bar
Jonathan Fisher KC examines the anticipated new ‘failing to prevent fraud’ offence – a key measure in the UK’s fight against corporate crime
A threat to the UK’s interests and the Refugee Convention? Professor David Cantor examines the key points of legal contention and the ripple effects
With unregulated investment tokens posing such a major risk, should consumers not be protected? Peter Eguae explores the issues involved
Both the UK and Australia have turned to the independent Bar for scrutiny of their terror laws but with very different approaches. The UK’s Reviewer Jonathan Hall KC compares his role with that of Australia’s Monitor
Jonathan Fisher KC sets out the case for cost/benefit analysis and reform
Have we learnt nothing from lockdown? asks Oscar Davies. A plea for defaults to be set on remote/in-person hearings in county courts
With women and girls’ trust in the Police at an all-time low, Emma Cunningham and Catherine Hobby look at the impact of Lancashire Police's disclosures, and whether there are grounds for legal action over breach of Nicola Bulley's human rights
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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
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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