Criminal barristers plot strike over jury trial cuts
Criminal barristers are planning industrial action that could bring courts to a standstill, opposing Justice Secretary David Lammy's proposal to slash jury trials by half. Read the full story.
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Legal Experts Defend Jury Trials in UK Justice System
Barristers argue jurors provide a crucial 'humane perspective' that professional judges cannot. Discover why calls to slash jury use face fierce opposition from legal professionals.
Young barristers spark fury with social media posts
A generational clash rocks the legal profession as young barristers face criticism for posting TikTok and Instagram content. Discover how social media is dividing Britain's legal elite.
Barristers win right to remove court wigs
In a historic move, barristers in England and Wales can now ditch traditional wigs after legal chiefs rule them culturally insensitive in modern courtroom proceedings.
KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
Barristers face ban on relationships with junior staff
The Bar Council proposes a strict ban on sexual relationships between barristers and their junior staff to combat power imbalances and protect vulnerable employees in chambers.
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