Patrick O’Connor KC is an associate tenant at Doughty Street Chambers. The views expressed here are his own. In 2018, he was granted the Bar Council ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for ‘pro bono’ work throughout his career.
Beyond ‘liberty’ cases, can the cab rank rule be shown significantly to further the public interest in access to justice? asks Patrick O’Connor KC
Should counsel be allowed to express a personal opinion about their cases in public, when they cannot do so in court? asks Patrick O'Connor QC
By Professor Mary Fulbrook
OUP: 2018 (Wolfson History Prize 2019) |
ISBN 9780198811237
Reviewed by Patrick O'Connor QC
A judge’s journey: Lord Dyson, recently returned to the thrill of hearing live evidence, lifts the lid on life as Master of the Rolls and his forthright views on current political and judicial controversies. Interview by Patrick O'Connor QC
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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Providing bespoke mortgage and protection solutions for barristers
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)
James Onalaja concludes his two-part opinion series
Yasmin Ilhan explains the Law Commission’s proposals for a quicker, easier and more effective contempt of court regime
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
