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“I cannot reveal my sources”: R (LXP) v Central Criminal Court [2023] EWHC 2824 (Admin)

By Anthony James, criminal and regulatory barrister at Mountford Chambers. On 10 November 2023, the High Court handed down a decision regarding the legality of...

“A timely reminder: Risk Identification and Mitigation”

I often, as many of us do, find myself talking to a parent in conference. So often I hear myself saying to clients that...

BSB proposes amendments to widen its powers to protect the public

In June 2023, the BSB issued a consultation document seeking views on proposed changes which would widen the powers of the BSB and of Disciplinary Tribunals...

All bark no bite: will a new offence reduce companion animal abduction?

By Samuel March, Barrister at 9 King’s Bench Walk “I read a learned article by some lawyer saying we should not bother about pet theft....

Bar Council commits to address inappropriate behaviour at the Bar

The Bar Council has published new research findings showing increasing numbers of barristers have had their professional lives made more difficult because of inappropriate...

Ensuring you have a successful para legal business

By Amanda Hamilton, Patron. National Association of Licensed Paralegals Coming to Netflix this Christmas, New York Paralegals – an exciting new legal dramedy showcasing the...

‘Raising the bar for others’- my journey to the bar’.

Single parent working class family- a phrase not commonly associated with a career at the bar, but times are swiftly changing. I began my...

A positive professional identity: Maximising your legal career & well-being

By Rachel Spearing, Barrister at Serjeants’ Inn Chambers and Visiting Fellow of Bond University in Australia Globally the legal profession has become increasingly aware that...

Remote justice: Some thoughts on the future of hearings in courts and tribunals in an increasingly virtual world

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was perhaps not widely contemplated that courts and tribunals would soon have the capability and capacity to conduct the...

A Double-Edged Sword: The Transactional Nature of Plea Bargains

By Callum Stevens, Law student at Christ's College, Cambridge, Aspiring Criminal Barrister “How do you plead?” “Guilty”. And breathe. The defendant has pled guilty. Such a declaration...

Chambers encouraged to analyse earnings data to understand disparities and ensure equal access to work

The Bar Council has launched new data analysis and resources to encourage chambers to identify any earnings disparities within their own sets and understand...

The Bar Standards Board publishes its 2022/23 Annual Report into Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today published its annual report for the 2022/23 fiscal year, setting out the actions that we have taken to...

BSB announces minimum pupillage award from 1 January 2024

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today announced that the rate for the minimum pupillage award that will apply from 1 January 2024 will...

The Secret of Good Advocacy: Show Don’t Tell

By Alexander Chandler KC Barristers who sit part-time as judges gain several advantages: an insight into the workings of the court system, an understanding of...

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