Behind the Gown

Behind the Gown was created by a group of barristers committed to tackling harassment and abuse of power at the Bar.

[Behind the Gown @behindthegown]

December 23 is 100 years of women at the Bar
Time to reflect on the past and the pioneers who blazed the trail
They broke barriers of sexism and societal expectation
In 2019 female retention rates are still too low
So, is the past inhabiting the present?
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[Behind the Gown @behindthegown]

#goodnewsstory

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[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

The Bayeux Tapestry, a 70 meter long medieval masterpiece created by artisan women, is actually an embroidery in crewel (wool yarn) on a linen ground. Depicting the Norman conquest of England, it was made in the 11th century & is now being displayed at the British Museum #WomensArt #BayeuxTapestry

[Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP @BellRibeiroAddy]

A message from Prof. Jason Arday's family

[BBC Newsnight @BBCNewsnight]

”It was humiliating. It was distressing. It was degrading.”

Labour MP Jess Asato tells @vicderbyshire about the impact of seeing fake sexualised images and videos of herself, made by xAI’s Grok tool and shared online. She is suing Elon Musk’s xAI company for damages.

#Newsnight

[Law Society Gazette @lawsocgazette]

Chief coroner issues informal complaints protocol for legal professionals"

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[4PB @4PBFamilyLaw]

𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐊𝐂 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬

Everyone at 4PB is immensely proud to congratulate our Joint Head of Chambers and former Chair of the Bar Council 2025, Barbara Mills KC, on her appointment to the House of Lords in Sir Keir Starmer's Resignation Honours.

This appointment is a testament to Barbara's exceptional contribution to the law, the Bar and public life. Throughout her distinguished career, she has been a tireless advocate for children and families, a champion of equality, diversity and inclusion, and a passionate voice for tackling violence against women and girls. Her leadership, integrity and commitment to improving the profession have inspired so many, both within 4PB and across the wider legal community.

Barbara will be issued Letters Patent by His Majesty The King, becoming Baroness Barbara Mills KC. She will then be formally introduced to the House of Lords, where she will take the oath, sign the Test Roll and take her seat in the Chamber as a Member of the House. She will remain in her position as Joint Head of Chambers at 4PB and continue to practice alongside her new role.

Charles Hale KC, Joint Head of Chambers, said:

"It was with great delight that everyone at 4PB learned of Barbara's peerage. Her achievements to date, together with her commitment to public service, make this recognition all the more fitting. We could not be more proud of you Barbara. Few could be more deserving, and, for all the young people watching, your story will continue to inspire."

We applaud Barbara and all that she has achieved. We have no doubt that she will bring the same wisdom, compassion and unwavering commitment to public service to the House of Lords as she has throughout her career.

Join us in warmly congratulating Barbara on this remarkable and richly deserved honour.

The full list of new peers is available here: https://t.co/gxyXT3VZhk

#FamilyLaw #ChildrenLaw #AccessToJustice #WomenInLaw #VAWG #DEI

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

'Tabac Opposite Palais de Justice' ( c.1956) one of the many pen and ink sketches by US poet Sylvia Plath #WomensArt

[Behind the Gown @behindthegown]

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[Quinly @Quinly_Support]

Conduct commissioner offers barristers route to raise bullying concerns
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[Care Appointments @CareApps]

Murdered charity worker left behind ‘rich legacy of love’, says judge father: The father of murdered charity worker Annabel Rook said she should be remembered for her “rich legacy of love and support for the vulnerable”, after her abusive partner was… https://t.co/GgmYKhaO4w

[Behind the Gown @behindthegown]

If this isn’t a clear-as-day example of rampant misogyny being allowed to flourish in the institutions meant to protect us, I don’t know what is.”

[Behind the Gown @behindthegown]

All of this but especially this:

“Boys who, you might say, criminalised themselves the moment they decided to subject two young girls to prolonged sexual attacks from which they will never fully move on, one of them at knifepoint…

[British Vogue @BritishVogue]

Why Does A Teen Rapist’s Future Matter More Than His Victim’s Shattered Present? https://t.co/uKbyFVa695

[CrimeLine @CrimeLineLaw]

A new exhibition celebrating monumental Welsh women is now on display in the Great Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice. https://t.co/t75yoeWrFA

[Make Yourself Heard @MYH_ldn]

Believe Me tells the true story of women failed by the justice system after reporting rape by serial offender John Worboys - and the extraordinary fight it took to be heard, believed, and protected.

[Suzy Lamplugh Trust @live_life_safe]

Stalking doesn’t just happen in person. Digital stalking can include tracking your location, monitoring socials, or repeated messages. Online abuse is real. Get support this National Stalking Awareness Week: https://t.co/ToPGOxtTt9

[Sky News @SkyNews]

BREAKING: Domestic abuser jailed after wife took own life in first case of its kind in Scotland

Scotland correspondent @ConnorGillies has the details.

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[Behind the Gown @behindthegown]

Suzie Miller moves the dial once more 🎭

#InterAlia is tremendous

[LBC @LBC]

Gang-rape victim, 25 to die by euthanasia in Spain after jumping off roof in suicide bid that left her paralysed https://t.co/ZeZl8JkC9l

[Behind the Gown @behindthegown]

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‘He admitted regularly asking the receptionist to stand up so he could see what she was wearing, and that calling her “frumpy” was a form of “bullying” ... Odey told the court:

“I had not really understood what she felt.”’

[National Women's History Museum @womenshistory]

Today, we are proud to announce a landmark seven-figure gift from Meryl Streep to the National Women's History Museum to advance the future of women's history.

Read the full announcement: https://t.co/TKI0x17Ovk