Features

Lynne Townley  and John Clifford  take a look at how the sometimes competing concerns of public safety and open justice were met during previous pandemics 

Dealing with  the fall-out of coronavirus business interruption: Ricky Diwan QC 's guide to how international arbitration can be used for effective dispute resolution as we face the prospective deluge of court litigation   

Something must be done or the much-vaunted ‘new normal’ will be taking place without us. The Secret Barrister  boils down the critical issues into a five-point alternative recovery plan for criminal justice 

Something must be done or the much-vaunted ‘new normal’ will be taking place without us. The Secret Barrister  boils down the critical issues into a five-point alternative recovery plan for criminal justice 

What makes a good AV advocate? Tips on how to develop your video conference style drawn from the world of psychology. By Cameron Haden  

A two-part series from Laura Hoyano  and John Riley  modelling investigation and prosecution strategies in cases of abusive relationship offending. Part one of this worked case example shows the typical challenges, tactics to surmount them, and the need for innovative thinking 

Why diversity in itself does not lead to stronger team performance, innovation or ideas – inclusion is the critical differentiator. Jay Connolly  has some ideas for how the Bar could start its own Big Inclusion Project 

Is ‘a set of chambers’, in its current form, the best or only model? This is the time to acknowledge the elephants in the room and make some bold and creative decisions, writes Robin Jackson 

From his unique position bridging the gap between media and law, the honorary QC talks to Adam Smith-Roberts  about transparent justice, public trust, and the sometimes thorny relationship between the legal profession and journalists 

Arbitration offers a viable alternative to courts. By Mercy McBrayer