Is the public empowered to seek justice when needed?
Before a court case can begin, the victim must feel empowered to take steps against the perpetrator. They need to understand what has happened to them, come to terms with…
All bark no bite: will a new offence reduce companion animal abduction?
“I read a learned article by some lawyer saying we should not bother about pet theft. Well I say to Cruella de Vil QC – if you can steal…
Bar Council: At the end of this crisis, justice must remain intact. No cutting corners, say barristers
In response to the MoJ announcement this morning that a network of priority courts will remain open with court and tribunal work consolidated into fewer buildings, Amanda Pinto QC, Chair of the Bar,…
‘Real risk’ to human rights protections after Brexit, say Lords
The House of Lords EU Justice Sub-Committee has written to Lord Chancellor David Gauke warning him of the real risk that Brexit poses to human rights protections in the United Kingdom. The Committee…
Prosecuting Sexual Offences
On 10th June, JUSTICE launches its latest working party report, Prosecuting Sexual Offences, chaired by HH Peter Rook QC. Recent years have seen a surge in sexual offence allegations. The uncovering of non-recent…
Barristers’ flagship social mobility initiative heads north again
This week, the Bar Council, the representative body for barristers, holds its fifth annual Bar Placement Week (North) in Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester. Chair of the Bar Council, Richard Atkins…
Helena Kennedy QC film launch
Tonight The First 100 Years will launch its latest film featuring Baroness Helena Kennedy QC. In the film, she describes going to the Bar as ‘the shock of her life’, likening it…
Does the European Court of Human Rights Defend freedom of expressions enough?
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) recently issued a series of judgments showing that its commitment to freedom of expression is not always consistent: Alekhina v Russia, (Application no. 38004/12),…