As the Israel-Palestine situation intensifies further, might we see British suspects on trial for war crimes at the Old Bailey? Sean Summerfield on UK jurisdiction, remit of the Met War Crimes Team and the future of prosecutions
Diego F Soto-Miranda has experienced both the best and worst of treatment as a ‘different-looking colleague’ at the Bar. Marking the launch of Middle Temple’s Disability Forum, Diego reflects on 25 years in practice and the journey ahead
Drawing on cases involving domestic abuse, FGM, forced marriage and child abduction, Dr Charlotte Proudman says that women are being let down by the Family Court
What began as a call to protect the voiceless has quickly evolved into a serious legislative proposal, says Christina Warner. She discusses Ruby’s Law, the campaign calling for companion animals to be included in protection orders
Bar Conference – held for the very first time on Circuit – is set to examine the Bar’s culture, public inquiries and the future of justice. Join us in person on Saturday 7 June in Birmingham with the Midland Circuit hosting a Bar Mess on the Friday evening
It is incumbent upon us to support our colleagues in other countries and there is no shortage of opportunity, writes Sophia Kerridge
The percentage of female presiding judges in private FDRs has increased by 35% in three years – simply as a result of individuals in the profession changing their practice. What else can we change? asks Katharine Landells
Backlogs, discontinued prosecutions and the very real risk of miscarriages of justice – Dr Cerian Griffiths reveals the scale and serious impact of digital forensic illiteracy in the criminal justice system
Reduction of jury rights will inevitably lead to more miscarriages of justice, says Matt Foot of APPEAL in response to the Leveson Review
Animal sexual abuse is a distressing and taboo subject. Yet, write Christina Warner and Maya Badham, this hidden crisis, where legal, ethical and psychological factors converge, requires frank discussion
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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