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Bar shadow programme extended as barristers warn of regression to a 'privileged elite'

'The Bar is in grave danger of once again becoming a rich person's game, like it was in the 50s and 60s,' says silk

SDLT hike will hit families and young professionals

Real estate lawyer questions the government's intentions ahead of April changes

Baroness Burt breaks up 'boys' club' of law firm management

'There are not enough women in management positions,' says firm chairman

First corporate conviction for failure to prevent bribery

Investigation and £2.25m fine has severe commercial impact on Sweett Group's operations, says white collar crime lawyer

Fact-finding hearings in the health and social context

Laura Davidson considers the need for fact-finding in mental health cases, which was explored for the first time recently in AM v Partnerships in Care

The rights of children with mental disorders

Jenni Richards QC and Victoria Butler-Cole examine a recent case on the extent of parental consent to deprivation of liberty and consider the issue in relation to the use of seclusion in schools

John Cooper QC: I hate bullies, and that comes from being subjected to them

The 25 Bedford Row silk talks to John van der Luit-Drummond about elitism at the Bar, public clashes with the CBA, and the seduction of Gove

'Elementary, my dear Watson': The duty to investigate in article 2 inquests

Matthew Waszak discusses a recent case on the scope of coroners' investigative duties in an inquest into a death in police custody