Revolution or just another tool? Charting the rise of AI at the Bar, Julie Ahadi argues that the goal is meaningful – not maximal – adoption, with professional risk resting squarely on the individual barrister
Can reflective practice – a staple in other professions – meaningfully support the Bar? Emma Cross reports back from last year’s pilot
Let’s call time on toxic behaviour. Wellbeing consultant Annette Henry KC explores its root causes, the warning signs – and the tools to change course
Does your constitution comply? The Harman Report provides impetus to update yours – and the sooner the better. Scott Leonard explains how
Returning, transferring or overhauling your practice? Laura Kenyon highlights the cross-chambers, cross-specialism and cross-disciplinary scheme designed to support juniors at career crossroads, at any stage of call
Do I need to get a coach? Are only lengthy cases suitable for inclusion? What happens if I don’t have 12 cases? In the fifth part of the KC Selection Panel series, Monisha Shah tackles your commonly asked questions
Bundle like a pro! In part 5 of her series, Elizabeth Bowden explains how to make the most of Acrobat Pro – from bookmarking and highlighting, to linking and redacting
Not a warning, but a message of hope. Charlotte McDonald reflects on not being taken on, moving chambers and finding success – with a call for greater transparency in the process
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
The judiciary has a long journey before it is fully inclusive and representative, but the First-tier Tribunal has made a remarkable start. Diego F Soto-Miranda reflects on his personal odyssey and the wider context
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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