Professor Robin Banerjee is Head of the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex. His research expertise is focused on social and emotional aspects of psychological development, and he works closely with practitioners and policymakers in the areas of education and mental health. Robin founded the Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness, which recently partnered with the BBC to carry out the world’s largest ever public science project investigating the topic of kindness.
Could kindness be a driving force for change at the Bar? One year on, Valerie Charbit and Robin Banerjee report back on a project analysing patterns of kindness among barristers, the influence of rules of conduct and impact of poor working conditions
The Bar Council faces both opportunities and challenges on our key areas this year
Girls Human Rights Festival 2025: a global gathering for change
Exclusive Q&A with Henry Dannell
Casey Randall of AlphaBiolabs discusses the benefits of Non-invasive Prenatal Paternity testing for the timely resolution of family disputes
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Have you considered being a barrister in the British Army? Here’s an insight into a career in Army Legal Services
Patrick Green KC talks about the landmark Post Office Group litigation and his driving principles for life and practice. Interview by Anthony Inglese CB
Sir Nicholas Mostyn, former High Court judge, on starting a hit podcast with fellow ‘Parkies’ after the shock of his diagnosis
‘Hard work and commitment can open doors. I believe that I am proof of that,’ says Senior Treasury Counsel Louise Oakley. She tells Anthony Inglese CB about her journey from Wolverhampton to the Old Bailey
What's it like being a legal trainee at the Crown Prosecution Service? Amy describes what drew her to the role, the skills required and a typical day in the life
Barbara Mills KC wants to raise the profile of the family Bar. She also wants to improve wellbeing and enhance equality, diversity and inclusion in the profession. She talks to Joshua Rozenberg KC (hon) about her plans for the year ahead
