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The tragic death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson on 28 October 2023 has caused considerable shock. Mr Johnson, a…
The Senior Presiding Judge, Edis LJ, has sent a letter to all members of the judiciary stating that from the…
Black History Month 2023 brings an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the impact of black heritage and culture. This year’s…
To quote a treasured line from a favourite TV show – “Time is a Flat Circle”. So it appears to…
Anthony James looks at the Health and Care Professions Council’s new standards of proficiency for each of the 15 professions…
A recent decision of the High Court highlights the importance of interrogating potential panel conflicts fully in the final hearing,…
Our case law updater team comprises Joseph Sinclair and Rachel Pain. Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care…
Can “doing nothing” still amount to “something” in a criminal trial? The net for potential accessories present at the scene…
In light of Daniel Khalife’s recent high-profile alleged escape from HMP Wandsworth, barrister Anthony James looks at the offence of…
On 7 September 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (‘FCA’) published a press release setting out its expectations ahead of new…
Tom Edwards looks at the impact of the shift from Joint Enterprise to Common Purpose in the five years since…
Ben Hargreaves explores the inherent challenges in the admissibility of sexual history in sex cases. Section 41 of the Youth…
An analysis of the law on fitness to plead and stand trial in the magistrates’ courts: Silas Lee reviews the…
Silas Lee, pupil barrister, reviews the statutory regime on witness anonymity. Anonymous witness orders are most commonly sought by the…