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Call for ban on sexual relations between barristers and junior staff

Report by Labour peer Harriet Harman says systemic bullying prevalent in chambers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025

Judge who had sex with partner in Chambers admits 'shame'

Recorder Kirtley faced disciplinary proceedings after he was reported by his former partner

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

London legal chambers 'fell victim to £2.75m fraud', High Court hears

High Court judge said details of the missing money could not be kept a secret any longer

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2024

Justice Sotomayor's staff urged schools and libraries to buy her memoir or kid's books

The works have earned Sotomayor $3.7 million since she joined the court in 2009. Her taxpayer-funded staffers have been deeply involved in organizing speaking engagements intended to sell the books.

WEKU · Jul 11, 2023

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor's staff prodded colleges and libraries to buy her books

For colleges and libraries seeking a big name for a guest lecturer, few come bigger than Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court justice who rose from poverty in the Bronx to the nation’s highest court

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

David Cameron’s brother dies from cancer aged 59

Alexander Cameron had a distinguished career of more than 30 years as a barrister

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Counting Up To A Supreme Court Leak

Usually at the Supreme Court, the only number that matters is five. Or so Justice Brennan (allegedly) said. But with respect to the leak investigation, the magic number is 97. According to the Marshal's report, "97 personnel" were interviewed for a total of "126 formal interviews." Apparently, "many" personnel--no more…

Reason · Jan 20, 2023

Brexit deal should be renegotiated says director general of British Chambers of Commerce

A renegotiated trade agreement would boost export growth and in turn the UK economy said Shevaun Haviland

Birmingham Post · Oct 28, 2022

British barrister feared dead after disappearing while hiking in Seychelles jungle

Tributes pour in for the ‘loved and respected’ barrister

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022

Peter Clement: Barrister feared dead after going missing hiking in Seychelles

A top British barrister is presumed dead after he disappeared while hiking through the jungle in the Seychelles while celebrating his retirement.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2022