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Pro Bono Recognition List for England & Wales – returns in 2025 with an expanded scope and endorsed by many

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Endorsed By The Lady Chief Justice, the Pro Bono Recognition List Returns for Second Year with expanded Eligibility Criteria. 13th January 2025, LONDON – The Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee is proud to announce the return of the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales for 2025, with submissions opening today (13th January). Building on the success of its inaugural year, which saw over 3,750 solicitors and barristers participate in 2024, the initiative has expanded its scope to include chartered legal executives, SRA-registered...

As a ‘covid pupil’, my legal career has grown with the Cloud Video Platform (CVP) and its illusive conference pin master

By Eleanor Durdy, barrister, Park Square Barristers I wrote an article in early 2021 and in 2022 about the impact that CVP was having on the legal profession and I have been asked to provide a follow up article now...

Mentoring and fair access to the Bar: an update

In the October 2022 edition of The Barrister, I wrote about the role mentoring could play in widening access to the profession to groups currently underrepresented at the Bar. It is hard, if not impossible, to know whether my...

Developments in the public interest defence in defamation

The impact of the rapid development of the digital technology on data usage and its distribution has become one of the central topics of discussion in modern society. Media has evolved to become...

Cognitive Bias: Forensic Science  

Dr David Schudel forensic chemist at Keith Borer Consultants. According to the Oxford English dictionary, “bias” has several meanings, including: “to influence, affect (often unduly and unfairly)”. No one likes to think of themselves behaving...

Barristers call for radical rethink on ‘tough’ sentencing

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Successive governments’ “tough on crime” pledges will not be met through longer prison sentences, the Bar Council argues in a new submission to the sentencing review. In response to the Gauke review’s call for evidence, the Bar Council’s submission – written by a working group of criminal barristers – points to the fact that while sentences have been getting longer, the latest data from the ONS shows an increase in almost every area of crime. The Bar Council argues that the public and media outcry against perceived short sentences over the years has led to a narrative that successive governments are “soft on crime”. Whether this is true or not, no...

Barristers call for radical rethink on ‘tough’ sentencing

Successive governments’ “tough on crime” pledges will not be met through longer prison sentences, the Bar Council argues in a new submission to the...

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The End of No-Fault Evictions: The Unintended Consequences of Reform

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By Farhan Asghar, CEO, The Solicitors, Advocates & Barristers Inc Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 grants landlords the power to evict tenants without providing a specific reason, often referred to as a 'no-fault eviction'. This provision has been...

The Rise of the English Jurisdiction as Europe’s Leading Venue for Arbitration Award Enforcement Against Recalcitrant EU States.

In the grand tradition of British legal fortitude, one cannot help but acknowledge the unbeatable supremacy of London in enforcing arbitration awards against the sometimes capricious EU member states in the international scenario. It is an irony, indeed, that while our continental brethren embroil themselves in bureaucratic entanglements and juridical contortions, London remains an unassailable stronghold of legal integrity and reliability. Nowhere is this more evident than in the context of arbitration awards, where the English courts stand unmarred...

The important role played by Pakistani doctors in the NHS

Introduction The role of Pakistani doctors in the National Health Service (NHS) is both significant and multifaceted, reflecting a rich history of migration, professional contribution, and cultural integration. As one of the largest groups...

What external counsel can learn from in-house teams

By Rich Hanstock // external lawyers often win clients by projecting total self-assuredness. it takes humility and self-awareness to separate confidence...
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The Major Political Parties and Their Pledges for the Family Justice System in 2024

  Author: Baldip Singh, Barrister No5 Barristers’ Chambers My trial settled...

Kids, Court and Caffeine…How to survive having a baby at the Bar

By Sunyana Sharma, Barrister, 3 Paper Buildings As I start...

Raising the Bar for Working Parents

When New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern resigned recently,...

Religious observances and festivals – what are my employers’ obligations?

  By Aleksandra Traczyk, Associate at Winckworth Sherwood There are many...
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Barristers call for radical rethink on ‘tough’ sentencing

Successive governments’ “tough on crime” pledges will not be met through longer prison sentences, the Bar Council argues in a new submission to the...

Bar Chair calls for rollout of ‘problem-solving’ courts to tackle violence against women and girls

box Search for all messages with label Inbox Remove label Inbox from this conversation Bar Chair calls for rollout of ‘problem-solving’ courts to tackle violence against women...

Pro Bono Recognition List for England & Wales – returns in 2025 with an expanded scope and endorsed by many

Endorsed By The Lady Chief Justice, the Pro Bono Recognition List Returns for Second Year with expanded Eligibility Criteria. 13th January 2025, LONDON – The...

4PB’s Barbara Mills KC Makes History as Chair of the Bar Council of England and Wales for 2025

Barbara Mills KC, Joint Head of Chambers at leading family law set 4PB, has been elected Chair of the Bar Council for 2025. This...

The important role played by Pakistani doctors in the NHS

Introduction The role of Pakistani doctors in the National Health Service (NHS) is both significant and multifaceted, reflecting a rich history of migration, professional contribution,...
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