Why recording history accurately is critical to change today. By Glenn Parsons
The Privy Council’s decisions are continuing to set back progress of LGBTQI+ rights in British Overseas Territories and beyond, argues Dr Leo Raznovich
The disproportionate effect of s 57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (findings of fundamental dishonesty) on ethnic minorities. By Azeem Ali
This article was published originally in The Commonwealth Lawyer and is reproduced below with permission.
Problems with the adversarial system and why we should strive for a more balanced and nuanced approach. By Professor Leslie Thomas KC
On the occasion of King Charles III’s coronation, monarchy specialist Dr David Torrance looks at the oath, what it means and how it has evolved
The Bar has a long history of pro bono and it can lead to life-changing outcomes for both the client and the barrister – by Sharif A. Shivji KC
In light of its upcoming five-year anniversary, Orlagh Kelly considers the evolution, experience and future of GDPR for the Bar
Jonathan Fisher KC examines the anticipated new ‘failing to prevent fraud’ offence – a key measure in the UK’s fight against corporate crime
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
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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