The justice system is put on trial and the foibles of criminal barristers scrutinised in Nina Raine's new play Consent, which opened at the Dorfman Theatre in London last week. (legalhackette.com)
Over at the Bar, more than 80 chambers have now pledged support for the ongoing action being taken by criminal barristers in protest at the advocates» graduated fee scheme (AGFS). (newlawjournal.co.uk)
A clutch of top criminal barristers are set to join a big - name lineup including Ed Vaizey MP and comedian Hugh Dennis on stage later this month for a charity performance of the Trial of Richard III. (legalweek.com)