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Retrial by media

How can the public understand Ched Evans' not guilty verdict when lawyers are retrying the defence's case in the press, asks John van der Luit-Drummond

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

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

Lord Chancellor takes aim at lawyers over diversity failures

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

Actress tells top QCs to help refugees

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

Fare-dodging barrister disbarred

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

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

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