Brexit shows that our late 19th century uncodified constitution should be replaced by a 21st century written one, argues Austen Morgan
Beyond ‘liberty’ cases, can the cab rank rule be shown significantly to further the public interest in access to justice? asks Patrick O’Connor KC
One year on, Joanna Evans and Nogah Ofer highlight the knowledge gaps compromising prosecution and sentencing of this unique offence with deep, delayed and hidden harms
Jonathan Rogers, John Child and Paul Jarvis of the Criminal Law Reform Now Network make the case for creating a new sexual offence
A win for the North Eastern Circuit’s Women’s Forum – the campaign led by Kama Melly KC for equitable toilet provision at Leeds Crown Court
The Metropolitan Police again showed a disregard for human rights, says Catherine Hobby
As the profession grapples internally with the role and importance of the cab rank rule in the context of the Climate Crisis, Michael Harwood summarises the views expressed at a recent Bar Council debate
Christina Warner investigates the unlawful and inappropriate application of ‘do not resuscitate’ orders to those with disabilities
How do we buck the trend? Chris Gutteridge reports from the Northern Circuit where compulsory ‘inappropriate behaviours’ training has been introduced
The Tolley Report raises interesting questions about relations between ministers and officials in our uncodified constitution, writes Austen Morgan
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Chair of the Bar finds common ground on legal services between our two jurisdictions, plus an update on jury trials
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
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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
An interview with Rob Wagg, CEO of New Park Court Chambers
With at least 31 reports of AI hallucinations in UK legal cases over 800 worldwide and judges using AI to assist in judicial decision-making, the risks and benefits are impossible to ignore. Matthew Lee examines how different jurisdictions are responding
What has changed, and why? Paul Secher unpacks the new standards aligning the recruiting, training and appraising of judges the first major change to the system for ten years
The deprivation of liberty is the most significant power the state can exercise. Drawing on frontline experience, Chris Henley KC explains why replacing trial by jury with judge-only trials risks undermining justice
Ever wondered what a pupillage is like at the CPS? This Q and A provides an insight into the training, experience and next steps
The appointments of 96 new King’s Counsel (also known as silk) are announced today