In mourning The CBA from the Old Bailey to Grays Inn “We mark with sorrow and dedication to justice the change of Queen’s Counsel to King’s Counsel.”

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to His Majesty King Charles III The CBA “We pay tribute to the Queen’s steadfast and true public service and offer our deep condolences to His Majesty the King and the Royal Family.” #justice #service #duty

King’s Counsel set off from the Old Bailey for the walk to Gray’s Inn Chapel for today's wreath-laying ceremony

Judges and barristers march from the Old Bailey to Gray’s Inn where they will lay a wreath in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. It is all change in the courts as cases are called in The King’s name, and Queen’s Counsel (QC) become King’s Counsel (KC).

Criminal barristers head to Gray's Inn Chapel, where they paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's "steadfast and true public service" and "mark with sorrow and dedication to justice the change of Queen's Counsel to King's Counsel".

Photo du Jour: King’s Counsel barristers dressed in robes and court mourning attire process from the Old Bailey to Gray's Inn Chapel in London to lay a wreath marking the death of the Queen. By Stefan Rousseau/PA

High Court challenge to defendants being freed from prison delayed by Legal Aid blunders | Evening Standard standard.co.uk/news/uk/high-c…

Fabulous photo by Richard Pohle in The Times and The Sunday Times today of Kirsty Brimelow KC, leading The CBA's tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, laying a wreath Gray's Inn yesterday afternoon.

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If we are setting pointless arbitrary targets, why stop at 20%? I expect police to cut murders by 100%. Off you go chaps. independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

The High Court have ruled in the CTL case. While they felt that it was too early for the bar strike to be considered usual, they have put a date on when it will become the norm. Think this leaves us in a very strong position. centralchambers.co.uk/the-ctls-judic…

The offer from the Government may be ok or it might not be. I am not going to be swayed by silly publicity stunts from Government. Indeed, they make me doubt their bona fides. We are a grown-up profession - treat us as such if you want our Co-operation

Well, there we are. The votes have been counted and “Yes” has a clear majority. Some people are doubtless happy, some relieved and some angry. I certainly have been surprised at the behaviour of some people; what matters now is that we look out for each other, especially

I’m in trial this week, but another of my trials was listed to start tomorrow as “it must get on” despite me not being available. Email at 4pm. Court are not able to list due to “lack of judge”. Maybe we need to retain more people in the system. 🤷🏼 The CBA

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This week we welcome four new tenants to Chambers. @NEDKC_1 is a well respected and sought after silk who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.

We’re also delighted that our three pupils have accepted offers of tenancy following completion of their second six. Charlotte Arundale and Ben Hale join the crime team. Adele Rainsford joins the family team.

Senior Presiding Judge, Edis LJ, has asked judges to adjourn, from next week, the sentencing of offenders who are on bail where custody is likely to be imposed. The prison estate is full.

Southwark crown court is now among the courthouses setting trials for 2026. A judge tells a defendant he's lucky to get an April 2025 date, setting him up for a year-and-a-half on bail while awaiting his three-day trial.

“As judges were told last month to delay jailing convicted defendants, the lord chancellor, Alex Chalk KC, scrambled to act, extending early release provisions and announcing plans to legislate for a presumption that sentences of less than 12 months in prison will be suspended