Festive shortages and COVID may mean an adapted Christmas, so here is a convivial long-list for all budgets and eventualities from Counsel ’s wine critics, Professor Dominic Regan and Seán Jones QC
Christmas cheer
By Amal Clooney and Philippa Webb
ISBN 9780198808398
Oxford University Press (2021)
Reviewed by Admas Habteslasie
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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