Jo Sidhu KC practises in criminal law from No5 Barristers Chambers where he specialises in serious cases including homicide, terrorism, and large-scale conspiracies involving fraud, drug trafficking and high-value robberies. Jo was President of the Society of Asian Lawyers (2013-2016) and Chair of the Criminal Bar Association (2021-2022). He is a recently elected Bar Council member (2023-2026) and a Bencher at Lincoln’s Inn.
Late epiphanies and mottos to live by – the ‘backstory’ of Jo Sidhu KC, the barrister who led the Criminal Bar during its most intense period in history
Just when we could see progress in diversity finally finding traction, the loss of so many colleagues threatens to set us back years, if not decades – Jo Sidhu QC and Elaine Banton share some positive ideas to support and build diversity
The beginning of the legal year offers the opportunity for a renewed commitment to justice and the rule of law both at home and abroad
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A centre of excellence for youth justice, the Youth Justice Legal Centre provides specialist training, an advice line and a membership programme
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Joanna Hardy-Susskind speaks to those walking away from the criminal Bar
From a traumatic formative education to exceptional criminal silk – Laurie-Anne Power KC talks about her path to the Bar, pursuit of equality and speaking out against discrimination (not just during Black History Month)
Irresponsible use of AI can lead to serious and embarrassing consequences. Sam Thomas briefs barristers on the five key risks and how to avoid them
Yasmin Ilhan explains the Law Commission’s proposals for a quicker, easier and more effective contempt of court regime
James Onalaja concludes his two-part opinion series
