A space where the world stops and the beauty of the surroundings are absorbed —open water swimming and the best places to try it
Missions duly accepted, how did our three intrepid silks fare in their respective wellbeing adventures? They report back to Counsel
Christmas sorted. The best Burgundys and the perfect fizz for high rollers and savvy spenders
Three silks embark on a wellbeing challenge à la Anneka Rice and bravely sashay into a new world of holistic difference
Counsel invites the indefatigable Gary Bell QC to share his cultural life and times
Good schools try to foster lasting relationships with parents, working in partnership with them. So how can you develop the best relationship with your head? A former head teacher provides the lowdown
Advocates, it is good to do your own thing if you can find the time. One barrister’s hobbies and other diversions
Best books, top tracks, iconic inspirations, escape essentials? Barrister-turned-novelist Kate Smith shares her cultural life and times with Counsel
In the pink? There’s a new wave of barely there; bubbles for those not naturally inclined to rosé; and a de-alcoholised version worth a tipple
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Chair of the Bar finds common ground on legal services between our two jurisdictions, plus an update on jury trials
A £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs has been made to the leading UK charity tackling international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, outlines the drug and alcohol testing options available for family law professionals, and how a new, free guide can help identify the most appropriate testing method for each specific case
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Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the latest ONS data on drug misuse and its implications for toxicology testing in family law cases
An interview with Rob Wagg, CEO of New Park Court Chambers
With at least 31 reports of AI hallucinations in UK legal cases over 800 worldwide and judges using AI to assist in judicial decision-making, the risks and benefits are impossible to ignore. Matthew Lee examines how different jurisdictions are responding
What has changed, and why? Paul Secher unpacks the new standards aligning the recruiting, training and appraising of judges the first major change to the system for ten years
The deprivation of liberty is the most significant power the state can exercise. Drawing on frontline experience, Chris Henley KC explains why replacing trial by jury with judge-only trials risks undermining justice
Ever wondered what a pupillage is like at the CPS? This Q and A provides an insight into the training, experience and next steps
The appointments of 96 new King’s Counsel (also known as silk) are announced today