The storm clouds gather. By William Byfield*
One of the most recent British theatrical successes is centred around restorative justice. Yasmin Omotosho reviews Punch by James Graham
Martin Scorsese’s true-crime film about mineral rights and legal formalities masking murder is a shocking part of history, writes David Langwallner
The free speech myth. By William Byfield*
Haresh Sood talks about why he decided to combine his barrister’s practice with filmmaking and the release of his second documentary, Cama Sood Hara
Stephen Cragg KC reviews the National Gallery’s mesmerising exhibition exploring Siena’s artistic golden age
AI – the advocate’s friend or foe? asks William Byfield*
A cultural life and times
Martin Shaw was born to play this part. Review by Daniel Barnett
Jake Ellis and Christopher Rowe are fundraising for Advocate
Anguilla
This appointment is intended to be transitioned to the first Director to lead an independent Department of Public Prosecution.
Update from the Chair of the Bar
By David Green
Mário Barroso, Head of R&D and Method Development at AlphaBiolabs, examines the forensic science underpinning hair drug testing, its evidential scope and limitations, and why it remains the gold standard for evidencing patterns of drug use in family proceedings
Unlocking your aged debt to fund your tax in one easy step. By Philip N Bristow
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, discusses the upcoming changes to pensions and Inheritance Tax and the potential impact on your financial future
Save the Children UK is the latest charity to benefit from a £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
James McNeill Whistler at Tate Britain until 27 September Rothko in Florence at Palazzo Strozzi until 23 August Reviewed by Stephen Cragg KC
The Chief Legal Officer to the Metropolitan Police, barrister Brett Welch, tells Anthony Inglese CB about his mission and the work to turn the Met around
Barrister apprenticeships shortly to provide the fourth pathway to the Bar are an ideal opportunity to support local talent and ‘grow your own’, say Tim Coulson and Dr Jane Dennehy
Grok around and find out or not? Mariya Peykova investigates the nudification scandal, what the law has to say about sexually explicit deepfakes, and whether stronger regulation is needed
Oliver Lewis spotlights an overlooked yet rapidly evolving area of law coercive and controlling behaviour within care contexts