Justice Matters

At the start of her term, Chair of the Bar 2026 Kirsty Brimelow KC  set out a series of priorities for the year ahead. One of those priorities was children in the justice system 

Reflections for South Asian Heritage Month. By Baldip Singh 

As the world becomes more digital, Barbara Vinagre Mota examines international research into the mental health consequences of judges’ exposure to graphic and immersive evidence, highlighting the importance of support systems 

At a pivotal time for LGBTQ+ rights, Brie Stevens-Hoare KC and Cameron Stocks introduce the network uniting lawyers across jurisdictions to foster collaboration and learning 

In an era of patient-centred care and growing concern over misconduct in medical settings, why do women still lack the right to choose women consultants for examination and treatment? Charles Davey investigates 

From official secrets to national security... In the context of recent Chinese ‘spy’ cases, Jo Morris analyses the evolution of the law governing espionage in protecting the United Kingdom and its political process 

Born from a grievance, their research project grew into a book and is now challenging the status quo. Emma Price and Emma-Louise Fenelon reveal the key findings – and the critical next steps 

Making the argument for contextual literacy in courts, Stephen Cragg KC illustrates how lawyers in freedom of expression cases can benefit from an understanding of art history 

Oliver Lewis spotlights an overlooked yet rapidly evolving area of law – coercive and controlling behaviour within care contexts 

Grok around and find out – or not? Mariya Peykova investigates the nudification scandal, what the law has to say about sexually explicit deepfakes, and whether stronger regulation is needed