Who Gets Silk
For centuries, the answer to ‘who gets Silk?’ came from the Lord Chancellor’s department. In June 2003, the Blair Government announced that England and Wales were going to go modern: the office of Lord Chancellor would be...
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Master Harriet Walter’s speech from her Bench Call
The following is a transcript of Master Harriet Walter’s speech from her Bench Call, which took place on Tuesday 26 November 2024. Please bear with me: “My father had a daughter loved a man, As it might be, perhaps,...
Read MoreTHE MIDDLE TEMPLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
I am happy to report that the Middle Temple Historical Society is again blossoming following the brief hiatus caused by the pandemic. The programme for the 2024/2025 legal year started with the inaugural Lord Judge...
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In 2023, the Archive & Collections Department launched an ongoing Oral History Project, with a particular focus on seeking the participation of members of the Inn from historically marginalised and underrepresented groups,...
Read MoreThe History of Disabled Members of the Middle Temple
Some language used in this article was historically widespread but is highly problematic today and does not reflect present-day usage or opinion. In December 2024, the Middle Temple Disability Forum held a launch event and...
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