Christina Warner is a multi-award-winning barrister at 33 Bedford Row. A PhD candidate, she researches disabled victims’ participation in international trials. As founder of Ruby’s Law, she campaigns for pets to be recognised as victims of domestic abuse in family courts: rubyslaw.co.uk
Animal sexual abuse is a distressing and taboo subject. Yet, write Christina Warner and Maya Badham, this hidden crisis, where legal, ethical and psychological factors converge, requires frank discussion
As the international community strives towards a more inclusive future, ongoing dialogue and reform will be essential to harmonise the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities with the complex realities of disability, says Christina Warner
Spain’s #SeAcabó movement highlights a problematic past entrenched in machismo and misogyny, as well as its gender-based violence today, reports Christina Warner
Christina Warner investigates the unlawful and inappropriate application of ‘do not resuscitate’ orders to those with disabilities
An investigation into the government’s Disability Confident employer accreditation scheme and whether it is reaching the Bar. By Christina Warner, with contributions from Daniel Holt and Mark Henderson
The atrocities in Ukraine have prompted an international outcry, calling for Putin to be held accountable – Christina Warner explores the legal mechanisms and vast evidential burdens
With COVID restrictions removed and increasing reports of lockdown companions being abandoned, Christina Warner looks at the impact on Britain’s pandemic pets
The psuedo scientific, coercive and abhorrent practice of conversion therapy still remains legal in the UK. Christina Warner investigates
Inspiring words from barristers with (dis)abilities on dealing with the extra challenges in an already arduous profession and their ideas to improve access: Christina Warner talks to Marisa Cohen, Rachel Barnes and Rebecca Griffiths
Mind the gap: Christina Warner looks at LGBT+ protections, legislative ambiguities and chinks in the ICC framework
Now is the time to tackle inappropriate behaviour at the Bar as well as extend our reach and collaboration with organisations and individuals at home and abroad
A comparison – Dan Monaghan, Head of DWF Chambers, invites two viewpoints
And if not, why not? asks Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Marie Law, Head of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the many benefits of oral fluid drug testing for child welfare and protection matters
To mark International Women’s Day, Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management looks at how financial planning can help bridge the gap
Casey Randall of AlphaBiolabs answers some of the most common questions regarding relationship DNA testing for court
Maria Scotland and Niamh Wilkie report from the Bar Council’s 2024 visit to the United Arab Emirates exploring practice development opportunities for the England and Wales family Bar
Marking Neurodiversity Week 2025, an anonymous barrister shares the revelations and emotions from a mid-career diagnosis with a view to encouraging others to find out more
David Wurtzel analyses the outcome of the 2024 silk competition and how it compares with previous years, revealing some striking trends and home truths for the profession
Save for some high-flyers and those who can become commercial arbitrators, it is generally a question of all or nothing but that does not mean moving from hero to zero, says Andrew Hillier
