Compliance in the paralegal sector is more critical than ever before
The legal sector is a constantly changing landscape. We all know that the sector has seen some seismic shifts since the introduction of the Legal
Entries open for Bar Council’s Employed Bar Awards 2022
The Bar Council is inviting entries for the Employed Bar Awards 2022 as it looks forward to recognising outstanding contributions across a range of practice
Compliance in the paralegal sector is more critical than ever before
The legal sector is a constantly changing landscape. We all know that the sector has seen some seismic shifts since the introduction of the Legal
“Preparing for the worst but operating at our best” – Reform of the NIS Regulations
After keeping trains running to and from besieged towns and distributing humanitarian aid despite great personal risk, few would doubt the courage of the drivers
3PB breaks through £30m turnover
National chambers 3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) has broken through the critical £30m threshold – traditionally the preserve of the specialist London sets – with
Looking Beyond The Picture: How To Trust Video Evidence
I last wrote here for the Easter term of The Barrister in 2018 and honestly, where has the time gone? Considering all the troubles over
Reprieve: Richard Branson, Stephen Fry and Timothy Shriver plead with Singapore’s President for mercy as Nagaenthran Dharmalingam’s execution scheduled
Watch here, via YouTube (unlisted) Download here, via WeTransfer LONDON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Singaporean officials have scheduled the execution of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, an intellectually disabled Malaysian man
Legal Platforms: An opportunity for the Bar
In this article, Andrew Thornton Q.C. looks at the emergence of digital platforms offering legal services to SMEs and individuals and considers how the Bar
Criminal Legal Aid: Review calls for new measures to secure sustainability of criminal defence sector
Sir Christopher Bellamy QC’s long-awaited criminal legal aid review was published in December. The independent review, which was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
The International Law Framework – Establishing Violence Against Women and Girls as a Human Rights Abuse
This article provides a brief synopsis of the international legal framework addressing violence against women. It is not intended to be exhaustive but will address
What does the future hold for criminal lawyers?
After years of difficult funding cuts, and the extensive impacts of 18 months of pandemic lockdowns and restrictions, it’s easy to imagine that the future
Analysis of the whole life order imposed upon Wayne Couzens for the murder of Sarah Everard
Introduction In September 2021, Wayne Couzens was sentenced to life imprisonment with a whole life order in accordance with section 321(3) of the Sentencing Act
Exchange Chambers helping to shape new national strategy on ABI
Exchange Chambers’ Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Department is helping to shape the government’s new national strategy on Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) by contributing to
The Challenge of Emerging Technologies and Data Protection
The past two decades have seen the development of technology at an extraordinary pace. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the application of technology in the
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back? The Problem of the UK and Europol
Joining forces to fight crime might seem like a no-brainer – however, John Binns, financial crime partner at BCL Solicitors considers that the new working
1 Chancery Lane and 9 Gough Chambers agree merger
The members of 1 Chancery Lane and 9 Gough Chambers have agreed to merge to form a new set that will be known as 5
Backlog in the family courts – options for lawyers
Solicitors Jane Chanot (Director) and Holly Crook of The Family Law Company consider the current overload within the court system and how ADR could
New data shows extent of crisis at criminal Bar
New data published today reveals the number of barristers practising full-time in criminal law has declined by more than 10% in 2020-21. In 2019-2020 there
McNair Chambers expands and launches in London
7th April 2022 (London): McNair Chambers announced today it is expanding to open a global headquarters in London led by the renowned QC Khawar Qureshi under