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The Bar Council has welcomed the Ministry of Justice's revised plans for criminal advocacy including deferring implementation of any cuts in the Advocates Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS) for at least a year.
The Bar Council has published ' The Bar in society - Barristers making a difference', which outlines the valuable contribution many barristers make to the communities they work and live in, and the Corporate Social Responsibility of the Bar Council.
The Plan sets out a clear direction of travel for the Bar Council over the next three years. Click on the link below to read more.
The Bar Council has published A Guide to Representing Yourself in Court to help those who face going to court without a lawyer. Click on the below link to access and download the Guide.
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