The Bar

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19 Oct 2016

Newcastle to London: A pro bono odyssey

Jess Campbell relives her gruelling 420-mile cycle ride to raise much-needed funds for the celebrated Bar Pro Bono Unit

5 Oct 2016

Looking outward, not inward

Regardless of what Brexit means, barristers must continue to affirm the importance of English and Welsh law and forge relationships with lawyers in other jurisdictions, write Louisa Nye and Duncan McCombe

5 Oct 2016

Lord Chancellor takes aim at lawyers over diversity failures

The justice secretary's 'great meritocracy' speech fails to inspire lawyers or political hacks

5 Oct 2016

Actress tells top QCs to help refugees

10,000 refugees face imminent eviction from the Calais 'jungle'

29 Sept 2016

Fare-dodging barrister disbarred

Dishonest conduct is incompatible with membership of the Bar, says BSB

29 Sept 2016

Fact or fantasy?

The case of David Bryant highlights the dangers of uncorroborated victim testimony in historic sex offences, write Rupert Butler and Rachael Earle

29 Sept 2016

A year in the life

Felicity Gerry QC reflects on the trials and tribulations of the past year, including arguing before the Supreme Court for the reversal of the law on joint enterprise

29 Sept 2016

The public and profession deserve better

From irrational fee arrangements to ill-thought-out consultations on legal services, practitioners may well despair for the future of the criminal justice system, says Mark Fenhalls QC