Remote Hearings – is access to justice still being done and been seen to be done?
Covid-19 has had a colossal impact on the judicial process in the UK. We have seen the implementation of a widespread and unexpected pilot
The Power of Patterns in Forensics
Patterns can change the face of forensics but are often overlooked. Patterns can tell you if a crime is likely to be part of a
Cloud Video Platform – Friend or Foe?
As a pupil in a global pandemic, I have had my fair share of both in Court and Cloud Video Platform experiences. As we all
Women at the Bar in the Time of Covid
2022 will be the centenary of the first women to be called to the Bar in England and Wales (Dr Ivy Williams on 10th
Getting offshore tax right
HMRC published a discussion document on 23 March 2021 entitled ‘Helping taxpayers get offshore tax right’. The closing date for comments is 15 June
The Legal Aid Census – there’s strength in numbers
It’s been a demoralising few years in legal aid policy. After a series of delays the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) commenced a formal process to
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021: A rescue craft for the evolving nature of domestic abuse?
In 2019 the ONS recorded an approximate 2.4 million victims of domestic abuse aged 16 to 74. The global pandemic brought into greater focus its
The Online Safety Bill – does it go far enough?
Greta Barkle and Guevara Leacock of the Data Protection team at BCL Solicitors analyse the long-awaited Online safety Bill Eagerly awaited, the draft Online Safety
Exploring several reports showing child abuse has risen during the pandemic
While the most significant impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the catastrophic loss of life, the disease has also dramatically impacted the legal industry. There’s been disruption and uncertainty
Studying the Bar Practice Course during a pandemic
The Bar Practice Course or, ‘BPTC’ as formally known, is a difficult year of study for most and forms the vocational part of training to
Are tax enquiries leading to a fraud investigation?
There is a sneaky reason why HMRC don’t blatantly tell someone they’re being investigated for tax fraud. Its because they are going to test the
BSB publishes independent review of the August 2020 BPTC Exams
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today published the independent review of the August 2020 Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) exams. The review was commissioned by
Bar Council says there is “no evidence” for Lord Chancellor’s claim that courts are overreaching
The Bar Council, which represents all barristers in England and Wales, has responded to the Government’s consultation on its response to the recommendations made by the Independent
Remote hearings deliver ‘inferior experience’ say UK & Ireland barristers
JOINT STATEMENT ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE POST-PANDEMIC MAY 2021 Before the pandemic, the usual way in which hearings were conducted across all courts and
Nigel Rawding QC joins Twenty Essex as full-time arbitrator
Tomorrow, we will welcome Nigel Rawding QC to Twenty Essex. After almost 40 years at international law firm Freshfields, he is retiring from the partnership
Bar Council ‘disappointed’ at lack of action on legal help for domestic abuse cases
As the Domestic Abuse Bill today receives Royal Assent, Chair of the Bar Council, Derek Sweeting QC said: “While the measures contained within the
Bar Council backs Charter for Black Talent
The Bar Council, the barristers profession’s representative body, has today become the latest organisation to give its backing to the Charter for Black Talent in
Leading chambers back on board with leading software
One of the world’s leading commercial barristers’ chambers has sung the praises of Bar Squared’s market leading chambers management software, LEX, having recently made the
Bar Council: Reform of Mental Health Act is chance to enshrine equality
In its response to the Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation paper on reforming the Mental Health Act, the Bar Council (which represents all barristers in