These notes* by a juror in a lengthy fraud trial offer food for thought for prosecuting and defence counsel – and not just those in fraud trials – on how the process (and their performance) is perceived from the jury box
Participating differently, advocating differently - in the second of his two-part series, Dr Tom Smith looks at how barristers can take the lead in ‘good lawyering’ for neurodivergent clients
Naomi Ryan looks at two cases of paranormal legal history and their impact on law today
Thinking differently, engaging differently: the first of this two-part series by Dr Tom Smith looks at the experience of neurodivergent individuals in the criminal justice system and how barristers can mitigate/aggravate the challenges
Defence lawyers are concerned that charging is frequently not in the public interest and that defendants with severe mental health problems and/or who are neurodivergent are being pointlessly swept into the criminal justice system, warns Penelope Gibbs
You might have expected such a bonfire of liberties to be fiercely debated in Parliament before becoming law. But it was not debated at all, writes Adam Wagner
Do good barristers make good judges? In the first of a two-part series, Lady Rose explores the essential qualities and particular kind of intellectual ability required
Connor Stuart outlines some of the Online Safety Bill's proposed communications offences and how they might work in practice
Sarah Palin looks at strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPS) and the case for a Media and Communications Public Participation Court
Metadata bares our souls: Susie Alegre looks at the incursions of technology into our freedom of thought and the urgent need for serious laws to protect it
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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A centre of excellence for youth justice, the Youth Justice Legal Centre provides specialist training, an advice line and a membership programme
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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)
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
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