Chelvan practises from No5 Chambers, in London. He is the 2014 Legal Aid Barrister of the Year. His award is in recognition of his ground-breaking work in gay asylum claims and his national and international reputation in asylum law.
S Chelvan, LALY Barrister 2014, recalls the dark days of sexual identity asylum law and explains why he chose to practise in one of the most politically charged areas of the law GUIDE.
“With all the legal aid cuts, you will most probably be the last Legal Aid Barrister of the Year.”
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
By Kem Kemal of Henry Dannell
By Ashley Friday of AlphaBiolabs
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)
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
James Onalaja concludes his two-part opinion series
