A sobering insight into past legal and social cultures where the rule of law is jettisoned. By David Langwallner
Outspoken and unafraid
BHRC’s visit to Guantanamo Bay for the trial of the alleged planners of 9/11: a salutary lesson about nations who support the rule of law jettisoning principles in times of crisis, writes Jacob Bindman
What the Bar has been doing, what more needs to be done, and the contribution that can be made by individual barristers. By Andrew Hillier QC
Making the case for an urgent formal public inquiry, Theo Huckle QC , Nick Brown and Frederick Powell discuss its potential form, function and how best to manage the formidable process
Many chambers were already adopting digital technologies before the pandemic. COVID-19 has made the case for transformation more urgent, writes Doug Hargrove
The future of the Bar will be determined by many factors including its willingness to adapt to the changing marketplace, writes Nigel Wallis
Thanks to its rapid adaptation to the digital landscape, Coram Chambers is able to service more work than ever before, while holding firm to its core values of access to justice and diversity, and supporting the wellbeing of its members and staff throughout the pandemic.
Lucy Barbet's top tips on how to plan, communicate and execute a career break, and get your practice up and running again quickly
A rose by any other name? Language matters not only when giving references but in all aspects of our work as lawyers, writes Rachel Barrett : recognising unconscious bias and the importance of gender-fair word choices
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Far-ranging month for the Chair of the Bar
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
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the most recent data on alcohol misuse in the UK, and the implications for alcohol testing in family proceedings
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, explains how tailored financial planning can help barristers take control of their finances and plan with confidence
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
Heritage as an anchor and a compass, finding our common humanity and embracing the power of the outsider Melina Antoniadis’s lessons learnt
Is the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office process fit for purpose? Women barristers’ experiences of bullying are not being reported or, if they are, they are not making it through the system, says Tana Adkin KC
Review by Daniel Barnett
Chair of the Bar reports back
The client’s best interests could be well-served by sharing the advocacy with junior counsel more often than you might think Naomi Cunningham and Charlotte Eves explore some less orthodox ways to divide the speaking role