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The inquiry into the Post Office scandal begins taking evidence today from the Post Office and Fujitsu, whose computer programme Horizon ruined the lives of many innocent people. So far only 4 people have been fully compensated. Here's how HIGNFY dealt with the story in 2021...

‘Lawyers have much to contribute’ George Peretz KC on disseminating the law & building a practice pre- and post-Brexit; Michael Harwood’s 2024 guide to practice reviews; & Professor Dominic Regan @seanjones.org on Bluesky supermarket sweep of best bottles for the hols. December issue here: bit.ly/3Tx4NLY

Nick Vineall KC, Moira Smyth KC, & Roddy Dunlop KC respond to the The Telegraph front page 'Starmer helped free dangerous prisoners' -"The idea that barristers (or advocates) should somehow be associated with the causes of those whom they represent is misconceived." telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2023/1…

Sam Townend KC warns that it is "not appropriate to trawl through a barrister’s case history to pick out unsympathetic clients or causes that they have acted for & to hold them responsible for the outcome of a given case. That is wholly to misunderstand & misrepresent the role".

Here’s another issue: Would like to have specialist training in grief/trauma for Bar so that when we do speak to victims/families at court that we have some skill sets to drawn upon. And no, being an advocate doesn’t necessarily furnish you with them.

Don’t miss Ramya Nagesh's comprehensive webinar series on inquests. Ramya will share indispensable guidance for navigating inquest proceedings - from opening statements to conclusions and more. Register now for the live webinar at 12:30PM on 15/03/24: bit.ly/4aSueOh

Applications are now open for Judicial Assistants to join us for the 2024/25 legal year: 🗓️Closing date 31st March 🖥️Online information event 5th March 🎓Minimum requirements of a 2:1 degree with 2 years of legal study and research. Apply online: supremecourt.uk/about/ja-recru…

Barristers don't talk about our failure enough, I didn't even get an interview when I applied for this years ago, but I would apply again in a heartbeat if I could as it is just an amazing opportunity, if you're considering it but doubting you're good enough apply apply apply

If there are any new or pupil barristers (Legal Aid) who would like my beautiful desk *FOR FREE* then DM me. You’ll have to arrange collection from London. It’s brought me lots of luck, seen some tough cases & I’d love it to go to a happy home to help fight some more battles ❤️

Our 'warm welcome' spaces remain open across Camden 🙂 Available to everyone, they provide a safe and warm space to meet up with others, work and get advice about money, debt, energy bills and more Find your nearest space and what's on offer 👉camden.gov.uk/warmwelcome

Great opportunity for young American lawyers to network with their European colleagues at the European Young Lawyers Association summer conference in beautiful Copenhagen. I’ve been to their conferences and it’s always a good time. ⁦EYBA⁩ linkedin.com/events/eybasum…

Interested in accent discrimination? Here's our research what is happening at the Bar: theconversation.com/most-people-st…

For the third time in row Middle Temple has won the “Shakespeare Cup”, an annual competition between Middle and Inner Temple. The productions are judged by a panel of distinguished Judges from stage and screen. Well done to our winners! loom.ly/CbL_Ggg

There is no place for bullying & harassment at the Bar. We are pleased to announce Harriet Harman will chair an independent review to look at reasons, impact, efficacy of reporting mechanisms & find solutions. Call for submissions is now open. Read more: barcouncil.org.uk/resource/harri…