Six key lessons learned during the ‘corona coaster’ so far, including how to build back better. By Rebecca Priestley
Could remote hearings push the civil courts towards protecting vulnerable parties? The Civil Justice Council’s proposals, published pre-pandemic, show how to adapt court procedure – and mindset
By Siân Smith and Iris Ferber
One year on from the launch of the Windrush compensation scheme, the silk who oversaw its design talks to Natasha Shotunde about the scandal, British attitudes to migration and citizenship, and misconceptions holding applicants back from rightful compensation
By Timothy Kiely
Let’s talk about race. Forget the guilt and take action. Bias is implicit and often unconscious. It takes great courage to change the system. It benefits us all. By Leslie Thomas QC, Gresham Professor of Law
The potential for a second wave of COVID-19 cases is very real, as is the need for clarity as to how the NHS should respond if demand for limited resources exceeds supply. By Alice Irving
After 60 days of ‘lockdown’, is it now safe to hold face-to-face hearings at court? Glenn Parsons tests out Leeds Crown Court
As the nation embraces life online as never before, Oliver Sanders QC talks to Professor Green about her journey from coder to Commissioner for Commercial and Common Law, her ambitious programme of reform, and the implications of emerging tech on both law and society
Remote advocacy comes of age
And what adjustments should we retain? Notes on the crisis, gender and the Bar. By Rachel Barrett
The Chair of the Bar sets out how the new government can restore the justice system
The Board operates a Panel Counsel list on behalf of the Attorney General and is now seeking to refresh the list.
In the first of a new series, Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth considers the fundamental need for financial protection
Unlocking your aged debt to fund your tax in one easy step. By Philip N Bristow
Possibly, but many barristers are glad he did…
Mental health charity Mind BWW has received a £500 donation from drug, alcohol and DNA testing laboratory, AlphaBiolabs as part of its Giving Back campaign
The Institute of Neurotechnology & Law is thrilled to announce its inaugural essay competition
How to navigate open source evidence in an era of deepfakes. By Professor Yvonne McDermott Rees and Professor Alexa Koenig
Brie Stevens-Hoare KC and Lyndsey de Mestre KC take a look at the difficulties women encounter during the menopause, and offer some practical tips for individuals and chambers to make things easier
Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice since January 2021, is well known for his passion for access to justice and all things digital. Perhaps less widely known is the driven personality and wanderlust that lies behind this, as Anthony Inglese CB discovers
No-one should have to live in sub-standard accommodation, says Antony Hodari Solicitors. We are tackling the problem of bad housing with a two-pronged approach and act on behalf of tenants in both the civil and criminal courts