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Crisis at the Criminal Bar – a Law Student’s Perspective.

As a law student, witnessing the continuing...

Bar Standards Board publishes annual report on diversity of its workforce

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has published...

Bar Council Chair urges barristers to report inappropriate behaviours

Barbara Mills KC, Chair of the Bar...

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Crisis at the Criminal Bar – a Law Student’s Perspective.

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As a law student, witnessing the continuing deterioration of the Criminal Bar is deeply concerning. While there are several issues, what stands out prominently to me is the shortage of criminal barristers. The Crown Court’s outstanding caseload is the largest it has ever been at over 67,000 at the start of 2024. Last year, one in twenty Crown Court trials were abandoned due to Counsel being unavailable to represent either/or both the prosecution and defence. The Criminal Bar is...

The Provision of Legal Services in the Era of Social Media

Barristers are often typecast as pin-stripe-wearing extroverts who are rather too good at self-promotion. But mention “business development”, “marketing” or “social media” in any meeting and you’re guaranteed to watch talented, experienced advocates squirm. By Anna Yarde, Barrister, Harcourt Chambers Why? Firstly,...

Judicial Caution or Judicial Paralysis? The Reluctance to Apply K v K

  The Court of Appeal’s decision in K v K EWCA Civ 468 is a seminal ruling that provides essential guidance on the appropriate approach to fact-finding hearings in private family law proceedings. Specifically, the judgment underscores the necessity...

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...

Bar Standards Board publishes annual report on diversity of its workforce

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The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has published its annual report on the diversity of its workforce and Board members. In taking forward its regulatory objectives, which include to encourage an independent, strong, diverse and effective legal profession, the BSB aims to lead by example. The Diversity of BSB Workforce and Board Members report demonstrates the BSB’s commitment to meeting its legal and regulatory equality duties in all aspects of its work. The data were captured on 1 December 2024, and cover data on BSB staff, as well as data relating to Board members, which are collected and analysed annually. The data collected from the workforce and Board members cover all the...

Crisis at the Criminal Bar – a Law Student’s Perspective.

As a law student, witnessing the continuing deterioration of the Criminal Bar is deeply concerning. While there are several issues, what stands out prominently...

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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...

What can Housing expect from the new administration (apart from less Housing Ministers)?

Housing is a very broad term, and this article does not intend or pretend to cover all that is relevant in this field.  It does however seek to give a flavour of the...

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

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

  By Aleksandra Traczyk, Associate at Winckworth Sherwood There are many...
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Crisis at the Criminal Bar – a Law Student’s Perspective.

As a law student, witnessing the continuing deterioration of the Criminal Bar is deeply concerning. While there are several issues, what stands out prominently...

Bar Standards Board publishes annual report on diversity of its workforce

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has published its annual report on the diversity of its workforce and Board members. In taking forward its regulatory...

Bar Council Chair urges barristers to report inappropriate behaviours

Barbara Mills KC, Chair of the Bar Council, has urged barristers and chambers professionals to report inappropriate behaviours they have experienced or witnessed at...

The Provision of Legal Services in the Era of Social Media

Barristers are often typecast as pin-stripe-wearing extroverts who are rather too good at self-promotion. But mention “business development”, “marketing” or “social media” in any...

What can Housing expect from the new administration (apart from less Housing Ministers)?

Housing is a very broad term, and this article does not intend or pretend to cover all that is relevant in this field.  It...
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