The teenager from Pakistan who qualified as a barrister via an alternative route (and a series of ‘blessings in disguise’) says there is still work to be done to improve diversity and inclusion in the conventional path to the Bar
Her career an ‘inspiring arc of achievement’, the girl from Cardiff became the third ever full-time female Old Bailey judge. Now freed by her retirement, HH Wendy Joseph KC talks to Chris Henley KC about Jogee ’s lack of impact, judicial diversity failings and Unlawful Killings
Daniel Stilitz QC, legal adviser to the Sue Gray ‘Partygate’ investigation, reflects on the role of a barrister and why it is in danger of being misunderstood
Sometimes, the path you intend to walk is not the one you take...
The first minister to resign at ‘Partygate’ talks to Anthony Inglese CB about his Liverpool Jewish roots, his time in government – and continued public service in the Lords
On the hunt for the perfect beach book/listen? Circuit Leaders, Michelle Heeley QC, Richard Wright QC, Kate Brunner QC, Lisa Roberts QC and Christine Agnew QC share their recommendations
How did the international DJ and BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter find his transition to the Criminal Bar? Mark Robinson’s secrets of a successful career change and his perception-breaking projects
From a chance airfield encounter to war crimes counsel, Karadzic trial judge, International Criminal Court judge and Independent Adviser to the Ukrainian Prosecutor General – Sir Howard talks to Anthony Inglese CB about the pivotal points that shaped his career
Barrister, historian, legal biographer – it was ‘pure serendipity’ that the whirlwind silk went into the law and found his niche as a bestselling author, finds David Rhodes
The barrister and novelist wants us to think more deeply about the conditions that lead people into crime. Here, he talks to Jamil Mohammed about moonlighting, de-stereotyping and the ‘manipulated fate’ that brought him to the Bar
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Susie Griffin on the admin that keeps barristers from billable work
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, explains how global events can influence the performance of pensions and ISAs, and why taking a long-term approach to investing is often the most effective strategy
Mário Barroso, Head of R&D and Method Development at AlphaBiolabs, discusses what family law professionals need to know about hallucinogens, from the main hallucinogenic drugs encountered in family proceedings, to their effects and the testing options available
Harmony Christian Ministries is the latest charity to benefit from a £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
By David Green
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
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
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
Reviewed by Daniel Barnett
James McNeill Whistler at Tate Britain until 27 September Rothko in Florence at Palazzo Strozzi until 23 August Reviewed by Stephen Cragg KC