My daughter has been awarded a grant from Inner Temple!!!!! She will be the best barrister in the land. I just know it, She will prosecute, and win. Having worked briefly with us in defence, she knew that she wanted to prosecute rather than defend, and she would like to specialise in prosecuting paedophiles.

Who wouldn't? Working in criminal defence, I have taken a shine to a few armed robbers, and murderers, but the paedophiles make me shudder. No: they actually make me sick.

I am so proud of her - a good, brave girl! Love her to bits. So, so proud.