Tag: Barristers

Campaigning QC launches crowdfunder to keep parliament open to oppose no deal Brexit as Boris Johnson wins Tory leadership vote

Jolyon Maugham wants Scottish courts to declare any move to shutdown Westminster illegal in advance

Jul 23 2019 12:07pm

Should barristers still wear wigs and gowns?

The cherished uniform of the bar remains an important stamp of legal responsibility, argues Queen Mary law graduate Jag Landa

Jul 19 2019 8:59am

‘A terrible day for the poor and disadvantaged’: Legal aid cuts force closure of London law centre

Lambeth not-for-profit goes to the wall with immediate effect

Jul 16 2019 11:15am

UCL law professor appointed first dean of Inner Temple

As Inns of Court two-part barrister training course receives BSB approval

Jul 12 2019 9:04am

Criminal bar chief creates Love Island translator for lawyers

‘Got a text’ = a new brief has arrived in chambers

Jul 11 2019 11:38am

Legal Twitterati sent into overdrive after former PM threatens to take Boris Johnson to court to stop a no-deal Brexit

John Major says he'd consider lawyering up to stop the Queen suspending the House of Commons

Jul 10 2019 10:16am

Exclusive interview: Man who brought private prosecution against Boris Johnson faces ‘financial ruin’ over £200,000 debt

Uncertainty over Marcus Ball’s future comes despite crowdfunding over £500,000

Jul 9 2019 8:56am

Pride 2019: Lawyers take to London’s streets to celebrate LGBT+ rights

Pride Jubilee marked half-century since Stonewall uprising

Jul 8 2019 12:47pm

Aspiring barrister jailed for grooming over 140 children online

Aberystwyth Uni law grad handed 10 year sentence

Jul 8 2019 8:54am

International human rights lawyer jailed for spitting at air crew found dead

Body of Simone Burns discovered at Beachy Head cliffs in East Sussex

Jul 4 2019 11:21am

BPTC grads more likely to get pupillage if they’re white

Ethnic minorities with same marks as white peers find it harder to get a place at chambers, figures show

Jul 4 2019 10:33am

British barrister faces extradition to Turkey over ‘propaganda’ charges

Ozcan Keles accused of spreading propaganda online

Jul 3 2019 11:32am

Criminal barristers call off strike

Over 60% of CBA members vote to suspend action

Jul 1 2019 10:22am

Junior crime barristers accuse government of ‘divide and rule’ tactics over pay deal

Open letter urges criminal lawyers to remain united

Jun 28 2019 8:52am

Released under investigation: The real reason why fewer people are being charged with offences

Criminal barrister Rhys Rosser explains how RUIs have had some very unintended consequences

Jun 26 2019 4:55pm

Over 35 MPs enrol for work experience with legal aid lawyers

#TakeYourMPToWork campaign aims to highlight pressing need for properly funded justice system

Jun 26 2019 11:26am

Herbert Smith Freehills launches London advocacy secondment for junior lawyers

In-house option sees associates spend 12 months working with global outfit's top advocates

Jun 26 2019 8:56am

Legal profession launches gender equality pledge

Signatories commit to supporting women into top lawyer roles

Jun 20 2019 11:00am