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Whistleblowing laws to be extended

The barrister behind a major review of NHS whistleblowing criticised the 'limited' and 'not easy to understand' law around whistleblowing protection and 'defensive' attitude of in-house lawyers, reports Catherine Baksi

Don't pay lip service to social media

Bill Braithwaite QC

Practitioners urged to remain vigilant over Public Law Outline

The success of the system is in the hands of those within it, warns family lawyer

Smashing in the New Year with Hulk QC

John van der Luit-Drummond gets the lowdown from Barrister Hulk QC on all the big stories from January 2015

'Tax on justice' could put small enterprises out of business

London's global reputation at risk from unnecessary government fee hike

Hulk QC gets into the festive season

Barrister Hulk QC talks to SJ's John van der Luit-Drummond about the 'old boys' club', government surveillance, ethical dilemmas and M&S

Legal Ombudsman names barrister in first public interest case

Rare publication is a result of 'a systemic failure' by lawyer

Professional triage

The past week has been all about pro bono. Recognition of the commitment to pursuing and progressing justice without pay is essential.