One year on, Nardeen Némat reflects on the violent disorder in Merseyside following the Southport knife attacks and the collaboration between police, courts and Crown Prosecution Service in bringing a swift end to the riots
Five years on from Brexit, cross-border work is burgeoning and the European Circuit continues its important role in the web of accountability, says Leader Abigail Holt
Tetyana Nesterchuk, reporting from the inaugural Ukraine Law Day, welcomes the start of a 100-year tradition and looks at the future of legal cooperation between the UK and Ukraine
The public is being serially misinformed and there is no constitutional guardrail to prevent it. Sam Fowles explores the ‘dishonesty epidemic’ in British politics and its constitutional implications
As threats and attacks against lawyers continue to rise, a new international treaty offers a much-needed safeguard. Sarah Kavanagh reports on the landmark convention defending the independence of lawyers and rule of law
When those who champion human rights become targets themselves, how do we protect them? Stephen Cragg KC explores the vital role played by Peace Brigades International and its network of volunteers
Wales has gone further than England in the recognitition of children’s rights, enshrining the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in central decision-making. But how is it working in practice? David Gardner investigates
The key challenge for both students is and universities to integrate AI technologies thoughtfully and responsibly into learning and assessment, says Dr Thomas Lancaster
Jonathan Fisher KC’s Independent Review of Disclosure of Unused Material in Criminal Cases was presented to Parliament in March this year. He sets out some key findings and recommendations
Under attack, with few cases to try and arrest immunities on the rise, is the ICC worth saving? asks Chris Stephen
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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