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Bar Council welcomes increase to Crown Court sitting days but warns long-term investment is needed to reduce case backlog

"Continuing to limit the number of sitting days will mean the backlog is only being chipped away. To have an immediate and significant impact on the delays, there should be no limit to the number of days that courts can sit."

  • 1 October 2025
  • Press release

Bar Council statement on the 10,000 Black Interns programme

We've restated our support for the programme in response to a social media backlash

  • 30 September 2025
  • Press release

Global gathering to focus on the safety and protection of lawyers

As part of the opening of the legal year, lawyers' organisations from around the world will convene in London to discuss the threats facing the global legal profession.

  • 29 September 2025
  • Press release

Legal Aid cyber incident – updates for the Bar

The Legal Aid Agency has been the subject of a serious cyber incident. This page provides updates for the Bar

  • 25 September 2025
  • News

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7 October

Litigation training

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8 October

Managing harassment, bullying and inappropriate behaviour complaints

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  • Bullying and harassment
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  • Compliance
  • Online
9 October

Public access for clerks

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13 - 18 October

Pupillage Fair 2025

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  • Online | 133 Houndsditch, Liverpool Street, London

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