Simon Spence KC is a criminal silk, who prosecutes and defends across the Southeast and occasionally beyond. He has appeared in a number of high profile and widely publicised cases. When not in the courtroom, he can often be seen in the theatre or the opera house and has occasionally been known to tread the boards himself. He is an accomplished amateur pianist, who recently passed his Dip ABRSM diploma in piano performance (the equivalent of completing one’s first year of a music degree). Simon has been a RLC member for 27 years.
Simon Spence KC reviews this year’s Trial and Error fundraiser, dedicated to the memory of Tony Arlidge KC
Far-ranging month for the Chair of the Bar
Endometriosis Awareness North, a charity raising awareness of endometriosis and supporting those affected across the North of England, has received a £500 boost from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the most recent data on alcohol misuse in the UK, and the implications for alcohol testing in family proceedings
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, explains how tailored financial planning can help barristers take control of their finances and plan with confidence
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
Seeing the full picture – Baljit Ubhey OBE outlines the CPS action plan to tackle violence against women and girls, offering insights directly relevant to courtroom practice
Heritage as an anchor and a compass, finding our common humanity and embracing the power of the outsider – Melina Antoniadis’s lessons learnt
Is the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office process fit for purpose? Women barristers’ experiences of bullying are not being reported or, if they are, they are not making it through the system, says Tana Adkin KC
Review by Daniel Barnett
Chair of the Bar reports back
