A conversation between The Hon Mrs Justice Arbuthnot and Cyrus Larizadeh KC on the use of experts, intermediaries, interpreters, court orders, sitting remotely and other issues in the Family Division of the High Court. Emma Arbuthnot started her career in crime at 6 KBW College Hill in 1987 before becoming a District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) in 2005. She became the Deputy to the Chief Magistrate of England and Wales and then the Chief Magistrate and heard extradition and high-profile cases before becoming a High Court Judge in 2021. She is now a Family Presider on the South East Circuit and also leads on Family Reform (the digitalisation project) and is chair of the Family Magistrates’ Oversight Group. Cyrus Larizadeh KC practices from 4PB, specialising in the most serious and complex Public and Private Law cases in all matters relating to children. He has a well known expertise in complex relocation cases and private law cases in which allegations of abuse are made and in which parental alienation is an issue. He is a recognised national leader in cases involving sexual and emotional abuse, highly complex medical cases relating to FII and allegations of abusive trauma and causing death to children. He has an extensive practice in the fields of family related media injunctions and medical treatment and end of life cases. Please note this event will take place online only. Those booked on will receive a link to a recording of the webinar after the event. To book: Non-members should scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Add ticket". Fill in details on the next page, then click "Checkout" to make payment and complete booking. Members of Inner Temple should log in to their online account and then book on as above. In the event of cancellation, the course fee is refundable no later than 7 working days before the event.

At the Temple Church

Join us for drinks and canapés to celebrate the start of the Legal Year! Members may bring guests Cancel by: 22/09/2025

For one night only, the Inner Temple Drama Society will be performing their 2025 Edinburgh Fringe production, 'The Trial: In Absurdia', If you were unable to make it to Edinburgh this summer, this is your only chance to see the play live. Kafka meets Monty Python when mild-mannered accountant Jo is arrested abroad for a nonsensical crime. Their predicament escalates into a surreal nightmare of endless red tape and baffling legal theatrics. They enlist Sam, a UK barrister armed with a powdered wig and an unshakable belief in justice. As Sam fights for fairness within an arbitrarily punitive system, their logic is met with absurdity at every turn. A sharp parody of Kafka’s The Trial, The Trial: In Absurdia skewers bureaucracy, legal quirks, and the limits of fairness, blending witty dialogue, surreal twists, and biting satire. Doors open: 6.45pm Performance: 7pm - 8pm Cancel by: 22/09/2025 If you have any questions, please email drama@innertemplesocieties.org

In the Temple Church

For aspiring barristers to hear about our scholarships and hear from a panel of practising barristers

Champagne reception followed by a three course dinner and entertainment. Reception: 7pm Dinner: 7.45pm - 11.30pm Book a table of 10 guests for the price of 9 guests (Group of 10 ticket) Open to: Benchers, Called Members and their Guests Under 7 yrs Call Tickets will be released shortly: You may bring a maximum of 5 guests at the Under 7 Yrs Call Guest rate, any further tickets will be charged at the Called Member rate. Book/Cancel: 02/10/2025 Cancellations made after this date may not be refunded.

A Celebration of His Life and Achievements

This event is for Benchers only Reception: 7pm Dinner: 7.30pm - 10.30pm A champagne reception and dinner to which Benchers are welcome to bring their spouse, partner or a friend. We are pleased to announce that for this event there will also be after dinner music from Robert Murray (tenor) and Anna Tilbrook (piano). Robert Murray studied at the Royal College of Music and the National Opera Studio. He won second prize in the Kathleen Ferrier awards 2003 and was a Jette Parker Young Artist at the ROH. He has performed principal roles with the ROH, Hamburg State Opera, English and Welsh National Operas, Norwegian Opera, Bergen National Opera, the Beijing Music Festival, the Venice Biennale, and the Edinburgh and Salzburg festivals. He is also a regular performer of leading roles at Garsington, where he will sing Florestan in Fidelio in summer 2025. Anna Tilbrook is one of Britain’s most exciting pianists, with a considerable reputation in song recitals and chamber music. She made her debut at the Wigmore Hall in 1999 and has since become a regular performer at Europe’s major concert halls and festivals. Book/Cancel by: 08/10/2025

By invitation

Paradise Lost and Found The Inner Temple’s intriguing purchase of an early (1688) edition of Paradise Lost formerly owned by the Royal Master of Revels, Charles Killigrew (1655 – 1725), and annotated with the names of numerous members of the Inn, including the names of four English Dukes with stage directions, indicates that John Milton’s great work was once performed at the Inn. On 29 October, the Inn will host a symposium with Professor Joe Moshenka and Dr William Poole of Oxford University in conversation with our current Master of Revels, Dr Tom Kinninmont. They will explore the life of John Milton and the significance of Paradise Lost throughout the ages, including the special importance of the 1688 fourth — and first illustrated — edition In person and livestreamed from The Inner Temple, London Doors open: 5.30pm Lecture: 6pm - 7pm (GMT) Reception: 7pm - 8pm Not an Inner Temple Member? Please scroll beneath the Members Login box and click Add Ticket. If you experience any issues booking, please email members@innertemple.org.uk Please note that a recording of this lecture will be made available on www.innertemple.org.uk/historylectures Cancel by: 21/10/2025 Please note: cancellations made after this may not be refunded.

Join us for a special Sunday Lunch following the Remembrance Sunday Choral Mattins in Temple Church, for those who would like to attend. Lunch is a two course carvery buffet, similar to weekday lunch. Arrival for lunch should be by 1pm. There is no seating plan. Choral Mattins: 10.55am - 11.55am Reception: 12.30pm Lunch: 1pm Open to: Members of the Inns and their guests. (Non members: Scroll beneath the Members Login box and click 'Add Ticket'. Book/Cancel: 30/10/2025 Cancellations made after this date may not be refunded.

After lunch

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