COVID-19

A barrister’s experience of volunteering in a London hospital during the pandemic 

By Stephen Page 

Missing the designated chambers tech wiz? Sam Thomas  on the risks and liabilities when working remotely, and five practical steps to help you meet data protection requirements and keep cyber safe

Cara Goldthorpe offers some tips for developing a positive mindset, making healthy choices and optimising time and (work) space when we are predominantly home-based 

Charlotte Baker  discusses the kit, apps and tips you need to make remote and paperless working… work

The pandemic has transformed perspectives and practice at the Bar. While the physical chambers is far from over, it’s clearly going to be different for the future.  

By Catherine Calder  

Is failure to confront the root cause of vaccine hesitancy driving people towards anti-vax views? Natasha Isaac  examines how pervasive conspiracy theories about coronavirus vaccines have become  

We defend fearlessly our clients’ best interests and fight for the underdog every day in court, but neglect to apply that same attitude to ourselves. What is needed to improve the lives of those who seek to stand up for justice and assure the future of the profession? 

By Siân Beaven  

With pandemic-related fraud on the rise, Christopher Convey  explains how barristers should maintain vigilance against anyone seeking to launder criminal funds or channel monies towards terrorist activity

COVID-19 working practices threaten further significant and disproportionate attrition of women from the Bar. Rachael Goodall  sets out the Western Circuit Women’s Forum’s call to action and proposals to mitigate the risk 

What the Bar has been doing, what more needs to be done, and the contribution that can be made by individual barristers. By Andrew Hillier QC