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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

The Bar must galvanise itself to change

Schemes to assist disadvantaged students in obtaining pupillages and better data-gathering processes are the only way for the Bar to improve diversity and avoid marginalisation, writes Professor John Flood

The challenges facing the junior Bar

Young barristers are finding new ways of working to combat the pressures of legal aid cuts, court fee increases, and the heightened costs of training, says Louisa Nye

Direct access: A mixed blessing for barristers

Tim Markham discusses the effects of the direct access scheme on barristers' workloads, the relationship with solicitors, and access to justice for clients

A modern profession

Is the future of the barrister profession bright? Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC believes it is.

Report on £1,000 an hour lawyers doesn't give the full picture

Christopher Digby-Bell explains his beef with a report that falsely puts spiralling fees down to price quotes and lack of market competition