A Year in Archive & Collections
The Archive & Collections Team have had another busy year – sharing the Inn’s rich heritage with members of the Inn and the public, providing access to the knowledge and information held within the collections, and...
Book Reviews
PopularDickens and the Law: A Hate-Love Relationship by Michael Lynch
Charles Dickens is arguably the most legendary member of The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple never to be Called to the Bar. Admitted to the Inn in 1839, the author withdrew his membership in 1855, as he was no longer...
International
PopularPrivacy vs Open Justice: A Constitutional Balancing Act in Gibraltar
The principle of open justice – that justice is not only done but also seen to be done – is a cornerstone of the common law. It ensures transparency, public confidence and accountability within the justice system. However, in...
Circuit Profile: Practice in Wales
I was born and raised in Cardiff, educated in the local Catholic school – the sort of school where the academically brilliant and committed could shine, but a dyslexic who could muddle through would be left to do just that....
Read MoreWales Circuit Society
Greetings to you all from Wales/Cyfarchion o Gymru with news of some of the events in Wales over the 2024/2025 year. I could begin by providing a detailed review of an event of significant legal interest in Cardiff:...
Read MoreMidland Circuit Society
I am writing this bulletin shortly after the Summer Solstice, one of the turns in the light’s tide. That seems as good a vantage point as any from which to survey not only what has been, but also what is to come, in 2025, for...
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LatestLent Reader 2025
Reader’s Feast | Certainty in the Law: certainty generally is an illusion, and repose is not the destiny of man (O.W Holmes) This is a transcript of Master Jonathan Mance’s Reading at Reader’s Feast on Wednesday 19 February...
Education
PopularRosamund Smith Moot Competition
Starting another year’s competition are 46 student teams, eager to gain valuable experience and potentially work towards winning the 2025 Rosamund Smith Moot Competition. Beginning in January, the six rounds start online...
Topical
PopularRetirement of the Reader of the Temple
Master Rory Phillips, Chair of the Temple Church Trust, writes … Mark Hatcher assumed the role of Reader of the Temple in September 2015. He quickly became a superlative colleague and a dear friend. He initially remained at the...