HHJ Emma Nott looks again at work allocation and receipts at the publicly funded Bar to see if any of the measures put in place since she started reporting seven years ago, are working
Maya Sikand KC and Janey Starling, co-authors of a new toolkit, Representing pregnant women and mothers in the criminal justice system, believe that advocates can play a critical role in ensuring that sentencers get it right
With thousands of D81 forms filed every week, why aren’t we analysing this data to determine the best model of reform? ask Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Holly Symonds
From a ‘difficult woman with attitude’ to a ‘rainmaker’ – Paramjit Ahluwalia talks about her experience of intersectionality at the Bar, examines the data on disparity of earnings and presents the potential for change
Labour’s pledge to halve VAWG is a welcome step, but risks becoming an empty promise without systemic reform, says Dr Charlotte Proudman
Britain must not forget its legal responsibilities to Hong Kong, writes former Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Paul Harris
Heidi Stonecliffe KC, 2024 Chair of the Employed Barristers’ Committee, reflects on her year at the helm and progress made in implementing the Life at the Employed Bar Report 2023 recommendations
There is widespread acknowledgement that the criminal justice system, and in particular the trial and appellate processes, are failing women. Emma Torr reports on a system in crisis and hope on the horizon
Matthew Banks introduces the Deaf Legal Network, a new forum bringing together lawyers and the deaf community to overcome the barriers experienced by deaf people in accessing the justice system
Which special measure? Dr Natalie Kyneswood discusses the accessible resources she has produced for adult-victim witnesses in sex offence cases to explain how special measures work
Efforts continue on gender equality, support for the Bar, meaningful reform for the sector and advocating for the rule of law
Applications are invited for Door and Part/Full Time Tenants
To mark International Women’s Day, Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management looks at how financial planning can help bridge the gap
Casey Randall of AlphaBiolabs answers some of the most common questions regarding relationship DNA testing for court
Leading drug, alcohol and DNA testing laboratory AlphaBiolabs has made a £500 donation to Beatson Cancer Charity in Glasgow as part of its Giving Back campaign
Girls Human Rights Festival 2025: a global gathering for change
Exclusive Q&A with Henry Dannell
Marking Neurodiversity Week 2025, an anonymous barrister shares the revelations and emotions from a mid-career diagnosis with a view to encouraging others to find out more
Patrick Green KC talks about the landmark Post Office Group litigation and his driving principles for life and practice. Interview by Anthony Inglese CB
Desiree Artesi meets Malcolm Bishop KC, the Lord Chief Justice of Tonga, who talks about his new role in the South Pacific and reflects on his career
Sir Nicholas Mostyn, former High Court judge, on starting a hit podcast with fellow ‘Parkies’ after the shock of his diagnosis
Once you submit your silk application, what happens next? Sir Paul Morgan explains each stage of the process and reflects on his experience as a member of the KC Selection Panel