If words are the raw materials of a lawyer’s trade, what can we learn from the masters of literature? Dr Max Barrett applies George Orwell and Mark Twain’s observations on literary writing to the legal sphere
The concluding part of an anonymous juror’s experience of a lengthy fraud trial flags issues in the jury room and suggests that it is time for some modifications
Fake news, revenge porn, ‘black mirror’ – and now deepfakes are making it into quite low-level court cases. How can lawyers prepare, what duties of care might be imposed, and how might courts deal with the deepfake era? By Professor Lilian Edwards
Three recent cases of failed attempts to plead infanticide suggests that the law is not working as well as it could. Have we lost sight of the principles of leniency and sympathy that embody the Act? asks Dr Emma Milne
In all but the most serious of cases, should there be a presumption against sending a pregnant or perinatal women to prison? ask Dr Felicity Gerry KC and Dr Lucy Baldwin
The winning essay is ‘Crossing the Constitutional Rubicon: why mediation should be compulsory in all civil disputes’ by Emma Meadows
Why women? Dr Isla Masson and Dr Natalie Booth explain how commonalities across time and space show there is something particular about being female within justice contexts
If ‘new ways of working’ are to be a key to levelling up – what are the key challenges? Lydia Banerjee and Grahame Anderson's 'top ten' issues for employment lawyers
Litigation over the will of His late Royal Highness Prince Philip raised questions of transparency, accusations of ‘secret courts’ and provided an opportunity to delve into some royal history, writes Paul Magrath
In the second part of her series on what makes a good judge, Lady Rose assesses how the ‘good character’ requirement fits with the modern zeitgeist on judicial bullying, the strengths and maturity of judgment brought by diversity, and how to judge with compassion
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
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Joanna Hardy-Susskind speaks to those walking away from the criminal Bar
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)
Yasmin Ilhan explains the Law Commission’s proposals for a quicker, easier and more effective contempt of court regime
Irresponsible use of AI can lead to serious and embarrassing consequences. Sam Thomas briefs barristers on the five key risks and how to avoid them
James Onalaja concludes his two-part opinion series