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A Step Too Far

Nick Green QC explains why the Bar Council is preparing to commence judicial review proceedings against the government Throughout January and early February I visited a number of ...

28 February 2010

A Question of Standards

The Bar should not fear the development of enforceable standards of advocacy in all areas of practice, writes Nick Green QC I have barely got my feet under the Chairman’s desk on ...

31 January 2010

Forward Thinking

In his inaugural column Nick Green QC considers how the Bar should adapt and evolve As I look ahead into 2010 two main themes are likely to characterise the work of the Bar ...

31 December 2009

What Lies Ahead?

Desmond Browne QC sums up the current position and highlights the issues to be addressed in the near future The time is now come for my final Chairman’ s Column . In Chancery Lane ...

30 November 2009

A New Year ...

As the new Legal Year begins, Desmond Browne QC stresses the importance of access to justice for all

31 October 2009

An Ill Wind …

The publicly funded Bar is facing an “annus horribilis”, with yet more proposed cuts – this time to criminal defence fees, writes Desmond Browne QC

30 September 2009

The Time for Change?

Desmond Browne QC reports on events affecting the Bar and notes the passing of the House of Lords’ Judicial Committee

31 August 2009

A Considered Response

Desmond Browne QC pays tribute to the people involved in drafting the Bar’s consultation paper responses

31 July 2009

Unfair Terms

Competition with solicitor-advocates is causing deep concern, writes Desmond Browne QC In recent weeks I have visited chambers in Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester, ...

31 May 2009