Author: Polly Botsford
‘I don’t do optimism’: Lord Sumption on why democracy is more fragile than we think
Ex-Supreme issues stark warning at sun-soaked festival
Book review: Susskind’s ‘How To Think About AI’
Polly Botsford delves into Professor Richard Susskind's 'darker' latest book and wonders: 'Where has Reassuring Richard gone?'
Supreme Court rules ‘woman’ has biological meaning
Top judges unanimous decision that ‘man’ and ‘woman’ in UK equality legislation mean biological sex
Trump’s executive orders under siege — but is he already winning?
As legal challenges mount, US President escalates his attack on law firms
What is a woman? Supreme Court hears landmark legal case
Top judges hear case on whether trans women can be considered female under Equality Act
The general election could see another lawyer PM. But will it make a difference to lawyers’ lives?
Polly Botsford looks at legally trained PMs of the past and the potential impact of Starmer in No.10
Parliament opens with first King’s Speech for 70 years
Lawyers on the lookout for new laws as Lord Chancellor bows before monarch in historical ceremony
From the law to the lawn
The most famous tennis tournament in the world starts today; but did you know the first lawn tennis club was started by a solicitor?
The incredible true story of the only solicitor ever to hang for murder
A perfect 1920s murder mystery is explored in a compelling narrative by journalist and author, Stephen Bates
Court judgments get a new home… with café, onsite lake and lounging opportunities for law students
A spot of Carbolic Smoke Ball over a coffee?
Lord Chancellor raises alarm over ‘rule of law’ being ‘open to hijack from politically-motivated interests’
Announces even more constitutional changes
Law students could challenge marking on grounds of free speech
Experts raise concerns over costly new claims against universities from government’s new Free Speech and Academic Freedom Bill
Genocide and torture to be cut from controversial new bill aimed at limiting prosecution of overseas soldiers
Johnny Mercer MP quits over government’s failure to include protections for troops who fought in Northern Ireland
Legal experts highlight need for reform as Queen’s ‘anti-democratic’ vetting powers come to light
Over 1,000 laws needed Her Majesty's consent as result of archaic constitutional rule
IBA conference: Amal Clooney marks the end of ‘regressive leadership and moral bankruptcy’ of Trump era in media freedom talk
Session also highlights attacks on free expression
IBA conference: Regulator has major role to play in junior lawyer wellbeing, argues Sheffield Uni law lecturer
Dr Emma Jones joins other top academics and charity LawCare to launch mental health research study
Notorious RBG’s possible US Supreme Court replacement faces four-day confirmation showdown
Politically-charged process kicks off today
Why judges are not ‘Enemies of the People’
Legal Cheek reviews the latest book offering by legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg
How future lawyers can take advantage of the digital revolution
Legal Cheek reviews latest book offering from Professor Richard Susskind
It’s all about barrister v solicitor as Labour leadership contest gathers pace
Age-old divide rears its head in latest political battle