A threat to the UK’s interests and the Refugee Convention? Professor David Cantor examines the key points of legal contention and the ripple effects
With unregulated investment tokens posing such a major risk, should consumers not be protected? Peter Eguae explores the issues involved
Both the UK and Australia have turned to the independent Bar for scrutiny of their terror laws but with very different approaches. The UK’s Reviewer Jonathan Hall KC compares his role with that of Australia’s Monitor
Jonathan Fisher KC sets out the case for cost/benefit analysis and reform
Have we learnt nothing from lockdown? asks Oscar Davies. A plea for defaults to be set on remote/in-person hearings in county courts
With women and girls’ trust in the Police at an all-time low, Emma Cunningham and Catherine Hobby look at the impact of Lancashire Police's disclosures, and whether there are grounds for legal action over breach of Nicola Bulley's human rights
An investigation into the government’s Disability Confident employer accreditation scheme and whether it is reaching the Bar. By Christina Warner, with contributions from Daniel Holt and Mark Henderson
In the rush to dump EU law by the close of 2023, does the UK risk slipping backwards in animal welfare and environmental protection? Damian Woodward-Carlton KC investigates
Does the current wellbeing agenda exclude current and aspiring barristers who already have lived experience of mental illness and are facing discriminatory and prejudicial practice on a daily basis? BLEMI aims to fill that gap, as Steve Broach and Alice Irving explain
In England and Wales the number of women investigated under archaic laws is rising exponentially. Is it time to decriminalise abortion? Anthony Metzer KC, Dr Charlotte Proudman, Honza Červenka and Shannon Moore investigate
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Are you a talented criminal lawyer looking for the next step in your career? The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting qualified barristers and solicitors across England and Wales.
Chair of the Bar sets out a busy calendar for the rest of the year
By Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Examined by Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
Time is precious for barristers. Every moment spent chasing paperwork, organising diaries, or managing admin is time taken away from what matters most: preparation, advocacy and your clients. That’s where Eden Assistants step in
AlphaBiolabs has announced its latest Giving Back donation to RAY Ceredigion, a grassroots West Wales charity that provides play, learning and community opportunities for families across Ceredigion County
Rachel Davenport, Co-founder and Director at AlphaBiolabs, outlines why barristers, solicitors, judges, social workers and local authorities across the UK trust AlphaBiolabs for court-admissible testing
Through small but meaningful efforts, we can restore the sense of collegiality that has been so sorely eroded, says Baldip Singh
Come in with your eyes open, but don’t let fear cloud the prospect. A view from practice by John Dove
Looking to develop a specialist practice? Mariya Peykova discusses the benefits of secondments and her placement at the Information Commissioner’s Office
Anon Academic explains why he’s leaving the world of English literature for the Bar – after all, the two are not as far apart as they may first seem...
Review by Stephen Cragg KC