Imposing a professional obligation to act in a way that advances equality, diversity and inclusion is the wrong way to achieve this ambition, says Nick Vineall KC
The desire to enlarge the scope of the rule of law is understandable but where is the line to be drawn? asks Raymond Wacks
An alarming gap in social workers’ knowledge of coercive and controlling behaviour compromises the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals, say Joy Brereton KC and Lucy Logan Green
Tom Cosgrove KC looks at the government’s radical planning reform and the opportunities and challenges ahead for practitioners
From no-platforming to mass protests – where does the law sit on what is happening in our universities? Azeem Suterwalla reports
For every £1 spent on free specialist legal advice, there’s an estimated saving to the public purse of £2.71. Rhiannon Du Cann reports on research showing the positive domino effect of funding the free legal advice sector
Following the initial riots, more public information should have been put out concerning the charges and sentences offenders could have faced, says Sir Nicholas Mostyn
Yasmin Ilhan explains the Law Commission’s proposals for a quicker, easier and more effective contempt of court regime
James Onalaja concludes his two-part opinion series
Jonathan Barnes KC and Samuel Rowe assess the outlook for freedom of speech and OFCOM’s role as designated online harms regulator
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