The news broke this week that Sir James Munby, towering figure in family justice, died suddenly on New Year’s Day. I have been thinking since about what to say here about him. He was often the subject of posts on
R.I.P. Sir James
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End of an era?
I’m away at the moment, trying to decompress after another year that can be best described as a mixed bag. Some joy, some loss, much hard work.
But as the clock strikes midnight at the end of 2025 I will
When it’s all TMI
I had plans this week. To finish my VAT return early, tie up all my loose ends and publish a stellar post on Pink Tape to see out 2025 with. But I was waylaid. Partly by some lurgis, which I
Chat GPT prompts – relied upon as evidence
I suppose it was only a matter of time.
Here is a short post by Matthew Lee – a barrister who is tracking all things AI in law so you don’t have to – about how chat GPT prompts were
Publication of adverse findings against professional witnesses – helpful Court of Appeal clarification
There is, in my experience, often much consternation about what is required when a judge makes adverse criticism or findings in respect of a professional or expert witness, and then proposes to publish that judgment, particularly if the proposal is
We’re back! Sort of…
Apparently, Pink Tape is fixed….but I have been distracted this weekend by…well… by having a weekend off. Like a normal person. Have cleaned house, cooked a roast, crocheted some crochet and contemplated buying some Christmas presents. All very normal and
Lawyer v AI [2025] PT (Fam) – Some thoughts for litigants in person on the risks of using AI in your Family Court case
If I had a quid for every email that comes into my inbox about the use of AI in law, I’d be retiring. Horror stories about lawyers misusing AI, lying about using AI, dire warnings about hallucinations, guidance for judges
What is the difference between a ‘QLR’ and a QLR?
It’s Friday. I’ve been staring at a screen all day and my eyes have gone funny from scrolling through spreadsheets. I need a change of scene before resuming the trawl. Or failing that a change of topic. Aha. I’ll tackle
Joining the dots…
Last week the Public Accounts Committee published a damning report telling us that family justice was failing families, that delay was an endemic problem, and that the system was fragmented, rubbish with data, lacked transparency and accountability, and as a
Colleagues, we have a problem
Harriet Harman KC’s report is out. It brings with it a complicated mix of depression and optimism: depression (but not surprise) at how bad things are, and optimism because this report was commissioned by the Bar Council on our behalf