Time to rethink the Bar’s approach to diversity and inclusion? To ensure that difference makes a difference, we must get to the root of the problem and commit to structural change – Zeenat Islam shares her thoughts
Paul Harris looks at Hong Kong’s long tradition of peaceful and constitutionally protected street demonstrations
Two years on, an assessment of R v Allan’ s impact on reform of disclosure duties in criminal trials – and the prosecution of rape cases more broadly. By Anthony Metzer QC and Dr Charlotte Proudman
Huge strides have been made since advocates started talking openly about judicial conduct. Why the momentum for change must continue – and with understanding on both sides – to ensure there are lasting effects. By Mary Aspinall-Miles
By Christopher Hodges. Hart, October 2019. ISBN 9781509916900. Reviewed by Sir Ernest Ryder
The flipside of independence can be isolation, particularly as barristers become more senior and spend less time physically in chambers. If you’ve ever felt alone at the Bar, a WhatsApp group could be the answer, writes Abimbola Johnson
Welcome to Women in Family Law, the new platform designed to unify all women who practise in family law, from High Court judges to paralegals – and yes, we do need another association. By Hannah Markham QC
Laurie Scher and Will East suggest some easy wins enabling every chambers to become more environmentally sustainable
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By Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group
Modernising communication and collaboration at a leading Chancery set. A Zexi case study
How to build profile without compromising professional duties. By Naumaan Farooq, Co-Founder of Inked PR
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the role of cut-off levels, and the wider range of factors that must be considered when interpreting results for family court proceedings
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
The case against judge-only justice and why efficiency is not enough. By Professor Leslie Thomas KC
Jemima Coleman and Zo Leventhal KC on the evolving global movement seeking to reframe how we view nature: to recognise that nature possesses inherent rights and to enshrine these rights in law
Heritage as an anchor and a compass, finding our common humanity and embracing the power of the outsider Melina Antoniadis’s lessons learnt
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
Lauren Fullerton examines the how, what and why of setting up a second chambers base