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
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
Anguilla
This appointment is intended to be transitioned to the first Director to lead an independent Department of Public Prosecution.
Update from the Chair of the Bar
By David Green
Mário Barroso, Head of R&D and Method Development at AlphaBiolabs, examines the forensic science underpinning hair drug testing, its evidential scope and limitations, and why it remains the gold standard for evidencing patterns of drug use in family proceedings
Unlocking your aged debt to fund your tax in one easy step. By Philip N Bristow
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, discusses the upcoming changes to pensions and Inheritance Tax and the potential impact on your financial future
Save the Children UK is the latest charity to benefit from a £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
James McNeill Whistler at Tate Britain until 27 September Rothko in Florence at Palazzo Strozzi until 23 August Reviewed by Stephen Cragg KC
The Chief Legal Officer to the Metropolitan Police, barrister Brett Welch, tells Anthony Inglese CB about his mission and the work to turn the Met around
Barrister apprenticeships shortly to provide the fourth pathway to the Bar are an ideal opportunity to support local talent and ‘grow your own’, say Tim Coulson and Dr Jane Dennehy
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
Oliver Lewis spotlights an overlooked yet rapidly evolving area of law coercive and controlling behaviour within care contexts