You might have expected such a bonfire of liberties to be fiercely debated in Parliament before becoming law. But it was not debated at all, writes Adam Wagner
Do good barristers make good judges? In the first of a two-part series, Lady Rose explores the essential qualities and particular kind of intellectual ability required
Connor Stuart outlines some of the Online Safety Bill's proposed communications offences and how they might work in practice
Sarah Palin looks at strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPS) and the case for a Media and Communications Public Participation Court
Metadata bares our souls: Susie Alegre looks at the incursions of technology into our freedom of thought and the urgent need for serious laws to protect it
A reminder of what’s at stake. By Stephen Akinsanya
During a career break, you don’t lose skills, you build on them! Juliette Levy outlines the TRWG’s campaign to attract returners and movers, boost confidence and promote the cognitive diversity they bring
Should counsel be allowed to express a personal opinion about their cases in public, when they cannot do so in court? asks Patrick O'Connor QC
‘Assume there is a problem’ – Nicola Braganza QC and Grainne Mellon consider best practice and what schools should do when faced with a report of peer-on-peer sexual assault or harassment
Adiba Bassam describes the everyday experience of being a junior female barrister and why we all need to challenge problematic practices – especially if they don’t affect you
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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