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Standard Rate VAT Reduction
28 November 2008

From 1st December 2008 the standard rate of VAT will be reduced from 17.5% to 15%.

New Bar Standards Board Chair and Vice-Chair Announced
28 November 2008

The Bar Council has today announced the appointments of the new Chair and Vice-Chairman of the Bar Standards Board.

Legal clients ‘can save money and get better service’ by using the Bar directly
27 November 2008

New report and day of events highlight benefits of direct access

CPD points available at Access to the Bar [A2B] Day on 27th November
26 November 2008

The Access to the Bar Committee is organising a major day to promote direct access to the profession. The evening session at Weber Shandwich has been accredited with 2 CPD points.

Bar Council Guidance on Court Dress
26 November 2008

There is still uncertainty within the profession about the Bar Council’s advice on court dress. Practitioners are reminded  to look at the Guidance issued by The Chairman  on 31st July.

Bar Council Elections
20 November 2008

The Bar Council have today released the election results for 2009.

The Bar - "A National Resource Promoting Access to Justice" The Bar Council Launches New Guide to the Circuits
18 November 2008

The national reach of the Bar of England and Wales is highlighted in a brand new guide to the profession throughout the regions, launched today.

Bar Council Works to Attract New Generation of Talented Barristers
14 November 2008

As a major new documentary is broadcast tonight on BBC2, detailing life at the Bar for aspiring barristers, the Bar Council is announcing the progress made on increasing diversity at the Bar.

VHCC Protocols
13 November 2008

The Bar Council has published two protocols for non-Panel advocates undertaking this work.

The first episode of a major new documentary will be broadcast this Friday on BBC 2
10 November 2008

The first episode of a major new documentary will be broadcast this Friday on BBC 2.  The Barristers is an intimate portrait which details life at the Bar from aspiring barristers through to senior silks.