Diego F Soto-Miranda has experienced both the best and worst of treatment as a ‘different-looking colleague’ at the Bar. Marking the launch of Middle Temple’s Disability Forum, Diego reflects on 25 years in practice and the journey ahead
Drawing on cases involving domestic abuse, FGM, forced marriage and child abduction, Dr Charlotte Proudman says that women are being let down by the Family Court
What began as a call to protect the voiceless has quickly evolved into a serious legislative proposal, says Christina Warner. She discusses Ruby’s Law, the campaign calling for companion animals to be included in protection orders
Bar Conference – held for the very first time on Circuit – is set to examine the Bar’s culture, public inquiries and the future of justice. Join us in person on Saturday 7 June in Birmingham with the Midland Circuit hosting a Bar Mess on the Friday evening
It is incumbent upon us to support our colleagues in other countries and there is no shortage of opportunity, writes Sophia Kerridge
The percentage of female presiding judges in private FDRs has increased by 35% in three years – simply as a result of individuals in the profession changing their practice. What else can we change? asks Katharine Landells
Backlogs, discontinued prosecutions and the very real risk of miscarriages of justice – Dr Cerian Griffiths reveals the scale and serious impact of digital forensic illiteracy in the criminal justice system
Reduction of jury rights will inevitably lead to more miscarriages of justice, says Matt Foot of APPEAL in response to the Leveson Review
Animal sexual abuse is a distressing and taboo subject. Yet, write Christina Warner and Maya Badham, this hidden crisis, where legal, ethical and psychological factors converge, requires frank discussion
Susan Grocott KC reports on the realities of interpreting and translation services in the courts, drawing on Bar Council Legal Services Committee evidence to the recent House of Lords Public Services Committee inquiry
Liverpool and Manchester
Due to multiple client panel appointments, Barristers and Solicitor Advocates are needed to join our team in Liverpool and Manchester.
Chair of the Bar reflects on 2025
AlphaBiolabs has donated £500 to The Christie Charity through its Giving Back initiative, helping to support cancer care, treatment and research across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and further afield
Q&A with criminal barrister Nick Murphy, who moved to New Park Court Chambers on the North Eastern Circuit in search of a better work-life balance
Revolt Cycling in Holborn, London’s first sustainable fitness studio, invites barristers to join the revolution – turning pedal power into clean energy
Rachel Davenport, Co-founder and Director at AlphaBiolabs, reflects on how the company’s Giving Back ethos continues to make a difference to communities across the UK
By Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
Are you ready for the new way to do tax returns? David Southern KC explains the biggest change since HMRC launched self-assessment more than 30 years ago... and its impact on the Bar
Professor Dominic Regan and Sen Jones KC present their best buys for this holiday season
Marking one year since a Bar disciplinary tribunal dismissed all charges against her, Dr Charlotte Proudman discusses the experience, her formative years and next steps. Interview by Anthony Inglese CB
Little has changed since Burns v Burns . Cohabiting couples deserve better than to be left on the blasted heath with the existing witch’s brew for another four decades, argues Christopher Stirling
Pointillism, radical politics and social conscience. Review by Stephen Cragg KC