On both fronts – representing the Bar’s interests and protecting the rule of law
As we look ahead to Justice Week 2022, the sustainability of the Criminal Bar remains a critical issue for the government to address
Sensitive law and policy making – together with proper legal aid funding – are required
A time for celebration and reflection
The Bar Council must help improve working lives
The profession has already tackled many uncertainties and risks
In the battle of ideas and values which the maintenance of the rule of law involves, lawyers remain in the frontline
The forthcoming Race at the Bar report, and what the Bar Council is doing on the intersecting issues of race discrimination, equal opportunity and social mobility
A decade of cuts and the brutal pandemic have left courts and barristers struggling to cope – a bid for justice spending
Signs of real change – more work to be done
The beginning of the legal year offers the opportunity for a renewed commitment to justice and the rule of law both at home and abroad
Belfast & London
We are looking for exceptional staff to join the Findings team
By Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management sets out the key steps to your dream property
A centre of excellence for youth justice, the Youth Justice Legal Centre provides specialist training, an advice line and a membership programme
By Kem Kemal of Henry Dannell
By Ashley Friday of AlphaBiolabs
Providing bespoke mortgage and protection solutions for barristers
Joanna Hardy-Susskind speaks to those walking away from the criminal Bar
Tom Cosgrove KC looks at the government’s radical planning reform and the opportunities and challenges ahead for practitioners
From a traumatic formative education to exceptional criminal silk – Laurie-Anne Power KC talks about her path to the Bar, pursuit of equality and speaking out against discrimination (not just during Black History Month)
James Onalaja concludes his two-part opinion series
Yasmin Ilhan explains the Law Commission’s proposals for a quicker, easier and more effective contempt of court regime