The key challenge for both students is and universities to integrate AI technologies thoughtfully and responsibly into learning and assessment, says Dr Thomas Lancaster
Jonathan Fisher KC’s Independent Review of Disclosure of Unused Material in Criminal Cases was presented to Parliament in March this year. He sets out some key findings and recommendations
Under attack, with few cases to try and arrest immunities on the rise, is the ICC worth saving? asks Chris Stephen
As the Israel-Palestine situation intensifies further, might we see British suspects on trial for war crimes at the Old Bailey? Sean Summerfield on UK jurisdiction, remit of the Met War Crimes Team and the future of prosecutions
Diego F Soto-Miranda has experienced both the best and worst of treatment as a ‘different-looking colleague’ at the Bar. Marking the launch of Middle Temple’s Disability Forum, Diego reflects on 25 years in practice and the journey ahead
Drawing on cases involving domestic abuse, FGM, forced marriage and child abduction, Dr Charlotte Proudman says that women are being let down by the Family Court
What began as a call to protect the voiceless has quickly evolved into a serious legislative proposal, says Christina Warner. She discusses Ruby’s Law, the campaign calling for companion animals to be included in protection orders
Bar Conference – held for the very first time on Circuit – is set to examine the Bar’s culture, public inquiries and the future of justice. Join us in person on Saturday 7 June in Birmingham with the Midland Circuit hosting a Bar Mess on the Friday evening
It is incumbent upon us to support our colleagues in other countries and there is no shortage of opportunity, writes Sophia Kerridge
The percentage of female presiding judges in private FDRs has increased by 35% in three years – simply as a result of individuals in the profession changing their practice. What else can we change? asks Katharine Landells
Birmingham
We are seeking a permanent, full-time Family & Childcare Team Secretary for our newly expanded team in our Birmingham office.
Update from the Chair of the Bar
By Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group
Modernising communication and collaboration at a leading Chancery set. A Zexi case study
How to build profile without compromising professional duties. By Naumaan Farooq, Co-Founder of Inked PR
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the role of cut-off levels, and the wider range of factors that must be considered when interpreting results for family court proceedings
Endometriosis Awareness North, a charity raising awareness of endometriosis and supporting those affected across the North of England, has received a £500 boost from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
A decade of reviews and research has disrupted accepted thinking in the search for causality. Suicides following abuse have overtaken domestic homicides. Is the law keeping up? Professor Susan Edwards KC (Hon) examines recent cases and the obstacles to successful prosecution
The case against judge-only justice and why efficiency is not enough. By Professor Leslie Thomas KC
Heritage as an anchor and a compass, finding our common humanity and embracing the power of the outsider Melina Antoniadis’s lessons learnt
Seeing the full picture Baljit Ubhey OBE outlines the CPS action plan to tackle violence against women and girls, offering insights directly relevant to courtroom practice
Lauren Fullerton examines the how, what and why of setting up a second chambers base