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26 Apr 2016

Barrister suspended for 14 months after repeated acts of dishonesty

Family lawyer attempted to conceal public access instruction that he was not authorised to accept

25 Apr 2016

Barriers remain for 'non-traditional' students attempting to join the Bar

Universities struggle against stereotypically perceived constraints on barrister profession

22 Apr 2016

The MoJ is in dire straits – in every sense

What does the MoJ and an irritating Chumbawamba song have in common? Answer: when they get knocked down, they get right back up again, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

19 Apr 2016

Barristers predict a rise in public access work

Market liberalisation scheme is benefitting consumers, say regulators

19 Apr 2016

Women experiencing violence need legal advice

Emma Scott discusses Rights of Women's challenge to the lawfulness of evidence requirements preventing victims of domestic violence from qualifying for family legal aid

19 Apr 2016

The fight of a lifetime: Human rights in Syria

Syrian lawyer and international women's rights campaigner Laila Alodaat tells John van der Luit-Drummond how she was stripped of her right to practise in her native country, and how lawyers have been targeted by the Assad regime

19 Apr 2016

Lawyers and accountants declare Brexit will be bad for business

Uncertainty surrounding the referendum result will impact professional services industry

18 Apr 2016

Lord Neuberger: Lawyers must ensure access to justice is a reality, not a slogan

World Bar leaders unanimously agree new Edinburgh Declaration on rule of law principles