The pursuit of justice within an international framework has historically aimed to address the atrocities committed during conflicts, genocide, and other serious crimes. The International Criminal Court (ICC), established by the Rome Statute in 2002, serves as a beacon of hope for victims seeking accountability in these areas. However, one notable aspect increasingly at the forefront of discussions around justice – disability, has received insufficient attention both by the ICC and in the context of international criminal law generally.  Disability...

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB) are pleased to announce the Barrister Apprenticeship Standard. This new standard sets out the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to become a successful practising barrister in England and Wales. The Barrister Apprenticeship Standard provides the framework for an apprenticeship route to qualification identified in the BSB’s Authorisation Framework. It will sit alongside the three other routes and, in common with all, the BSB will set and oversee the requirements that apprentices and training providers must meet, thus ensuring consistency of standards across all four pathways. Rupika Madhura, Director of Regulatory Standards at the BSB, said, “The Barrister Apprenticeship Standard is...

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