Andrew Langdon QC adds the Bar’s weight to a chorus of criticism on the intolerable state of immigration detention: no judicial scrutiny; no time limits; and scant access to justice
I would like to devote this column to our treatment of immigrants whom we detain in Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs) and in prison.
With major issues ahead, not least keeping the young Bar afloat, Andrew Langdon QC outlines the Bar Council’s work to protect the profession’s interests – in the public interest
Perhaps every year begins like this.
Andrew Langdon QC pays thanks to the outgoing Chairman for her unstinting work on behalf of the profession, and sets out his aims and aspirations for 2017
On your behalf I would like to thank the outgoing Chairman, Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC.
In her last column as Chairman of the Bar, Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC calls on One Bar to continue to stand in support of our judiciary
The Bar’s wellbeing portal is launched; lobbying priorities for the autumn season; and countering threats to independence
A bold ‘hi-tech’ vision for the future of HMCTS shouldn’t ignore that access to justice is being steadily eroded by ‘enhanced’ court fees and the radical cuts to legal aid
Technological advances give barristers greater flexibility, but less chance to unwind: the Bar Council’s forthcoming suite of wellbeing support can help
The Bar Council is preparing for what the future might look like outside the European Union, under a new Prime Minister and a new Lord Chancellor, writes the Chairman
Whether we find ourselves in or out of the EU, securing the survival of a functioning justice system remains a key 2016 challenge
The Bar has made progress towards becoming a profession ‘of all and for all’, but real challenges remain, writes the Chairman
Isle of Man
Applications are invited for the appointment of His Majesty’s Attorney General in the Isle of Man.
Chair of the Bar reports back
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
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, outlines the drug and alcohol testing options available for family law professionals, and how a new, free guide can help identify the most appropriate testing method for each specific case
By Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the latest ONS data on drug misuse and its implications for toxicology testing in family law cases
Responding to criticism on the narrow profile of government-instructed counsel, Mel Nebhrajani CB describes the system-wide change at GLD to drive fairer distribution of work and broader development of talent
The odds of success are as unforgiving as ever, but ambition clearly isn’t in short supply. David Wurtzel’s annual deep‑dive into the competition cohort shows who’s entering, who’s thriving and the trends that will define the next wave
Where to start and where to find help? Monisha Shah, Chair of the King’s Counsel Selection Panel, provides an overview of the silk selection process, debunking some myths along the way
Do chatbot providers owe a duty of care for negligent misstatements? Jasper Wong suggests that the principles applicable to humans should apply equally to machines
There is no typical day in the life as a Supreme Court judicial assistant, says Josephine Gillingwater, and that’s what makes the role so enjoyably diverse