BHRC’s visit to Guantanamo Bay for the trial of the alleged planners of 9/11: a salutary lesson about nations who support the rule of law jettisoning principles in times of crisis, writes Jacob Bindman
What the Bar has been doing, what more needs to be done, and the contribution that can be made by individual barristers. By Andrew Hillier QC
Making the case for an urgent formal public inquiry, Theo Huckle QC , Nick Brown and Frederick Powell discuss its potential form, function and how best to manage the formidable process
Many chambers were already adopting digital technologies before the pandemic. COVID-19 has made the case for transformation more urgent, writes Doug Hargrove
The future of the Bar will be determined by many factors including its willingness to adapt to the changing marketplace, writes Nigel Wallis
Thanks to its rapid adaptation to the digital landscape, Coram Chambers is able to service more work than ever before, while holding firm to its core values of access to justice and diversity, and supporting the wellbeing of its members and staff throughout the pandemic.
Lucy Barbet's top tips on how to plan, communicate and execute a career break, and get your practice up and running again quickly
A rose by any other name? Language matters not only when giving references but in all aspects of our work as lawyers, writes Rachel Barrett : recognising unconscious bias and the importance of gender-fair word choices
The Bar Council’s plans to accelerate progress (or at least shift away from reverse) in diversity and fair work distribution across the Bar. By Sam Mercer
Retaining experience or stifling diversity and preserving inequality? An analysis of the BAME impact of the consultation - have your say before it closes on 16 October 2020
London
We are looking for a highly capable lawyer to support the Investigatory Powers Commissioner in discharging his statutory functions, particularly in the field of communications data.
Chair of the Bar sets out a busy calendar for the rest of the year
Why Virtual Assistants Can Meet the Legal Profession’s Exacting Standards
By Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Examined by Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
Time is precious for barristers. Every moment spent chasing paperwork, organising diaries, or managing admin is time taken away from what matters most: preparation, advocacy and your clients. That’s where Eden Assistants step in
AlphaBiolabs has announced its latest Giving Back donation to RAY Ceredigion, a grassroots West Wales charity that provides play, learning and community opportunities for families across Ceredigion County
Despite increased awareness, why are AI hallucinations continuing to infiltrate court cases at an alarming rate? Matthew Lee investigates
Many disabled barristers face entrenched obstacles to KC appointment – both procedural and systemic, writes Diego F Soto-Miranda
The proscribing of Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act is an assault on the English language and on civil liberties, argues Paul Harris SC, founder of the Bar Human Rights Committee
For over three decades, the Bar Mock Trial Competition has boosted the skills, knowledge and confidence of tens of thousands of state school students – as sixth-form teacher Conor Duffy and Young Citizens’ Akasa Pradhan report
Suzie Miller’s latest play puts the legal system centre stage once more. Will it galvanise change? asks Rehna Azim