Features

David Anderson QC reflects on his role as the UK’s Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation and outlines how the law is being used to tackle terrorist threats  

When I strayed from the rich and sheltered pastures of European law into the post of Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, the notion that I might ever have anything useful to say about responding to terrorism would have seemed ridiculous. 

Evanna Fruithof sets the context to the referendum debate with a retrospective and prospective analysis of the UK-EU relationship  

In January 1973, with the entry into force of the European Communities Act 1972, the UK became a member of the European Economic Community (EEC), which has evolved into the European Union (EU).  

When the desire to know becomes the desire to nose  

‘I believe in transparency’ – Hillary Clinton 

Frank Hinks QC talks to Melissa Coutinho about his dual career as a silk at Serle Court and a prolific writer/illustrator  

Since childhood, I wanted to be both a barrister and a writer.  

David Smith previews an upcoming charity music gala  

Music at the Bar is thriving.  

Is the business of government grinding to a halt as we face up to a spate of elections and the EU referendum and is legislation being pushed through without sufficient scrutiny? asks Mark Hatcher  

With the imminent election on 5 May of the Mayor of London and members of the London Assembly, local government elections in England, elections to the National Assembly for Wales and voting for Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales, the political classes are gorging on a feast of campaigning and political activity.  

Elizabeth Alabaster outlines the work of the Access to Justice Foundation and urges lawyers to up their efforts to seek pro bono costs  

The Access to Justice Foundation was established in 2008 by the Bar Council, Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and the Law Society.  

Professor Sir Alan Dashwood QC assesses the substance and legal character of the reform package negotiated for the UK with the EU  

This article examines the ‘new settlement for the United Kingdom within the European Union’, which is contained in texts annexed to the conclusions of the European Council of 18 and 19 February 2015. 

Rhodri Thompson QC presents the case for the UK remaining in the EU & Martin Howe QC presents the case for the UK leaving the EU  

THE IN ARGUMENT:  

Obtaining good quality witness testimony in historic sex cases is essential for vulnerable witnesses and suspects alike, say Pamela Radcliffe and Gisli H. Gudjonsson  

The overriding objective contained within the Criminal Procedure Rules 2015 (1.1. (1-2)), declares ‘that criminal cases be dealt with justly’.