Opinion

By Professor Jo Delahunty KC, Kate Brunner KC and Dr Ann Olivarius KC (Hon) OBE 

Brexit shows that our late 19th century uncodified constitution should be replaced by a 21st century written one, argues Austen Morgan  

The Privy Council’s decisions are continuing to set back progress of LGBTQI+ rights in British Overseas Territories and beyond, argues Dr Leo Raznovich

Problems with the adversarial system and why we should strive for a more balanced and nuanced approach. By Professor Leslie Thomas KC 

With women and girls’ trust in the Police at an all-time low, Emma Cunningham and Catherine Hobby look at the impact of Lancashire Police's disclosures, and whether there are grounds for legal action over breach of Nicola Bulley's human rights

In the rush to dump EU law by the close of 2023, does the UK risk slipping backwards in animal welfare and environmental protection? Damian Woodward-Carlton KC investigates

The City of London Law Courts development provides an opportunity to reflect on the sorry state of the rest of the court estate, says Martha Grekos

Why criminal law is a battlefield for women – inspired by Mary Seacole, Dr Felicity Gerry KC calls up lawyers, judges, politicians, the police and media to work bravely for the change that women need in criminal justice

Will the Public Order Bill actually achieve the government’s aims? And do the police want these broad new pre-emptive powers anyway? Zoë Chapman considers the efficacy of the Bill and its latest amendments  

Defence lawyers are concerned that charging is frequently not in the public interest and that defendants with severe mental health problems and/or who are neurodivergent are being pointlessly swept into the criminal justice system, warns Penelope Gibbs