News Archive
Proposed changes to the Practising Certificate Fee for 2011/12
26 August 2010
We would strongly encourage all barristers to read the attached note, which provides a detailed explanation of proposed changes to the Practising Certificate Fee for 2011/12. We would welcome feedback from all practitioners to 2011budget@barcouncil.org.uk.
Bar Pro Bono Award 2010 – nominations now invited
24 August 2010
Pro bono has never been more important or more appreciated than in current times.
The selflessness shown by individuals who give up their time for free to assist others in need deserves recognition.
11 August 2010
The criminal Very High Cost Cases (VHCC) Panel Scheme expired on the 13th July and has been replaced with an individual case contract arrangement.
3 August 2010
Direct Contracting: The Future of the Criminal Bar
In March of this year, under the last Government, the Ministry of Justice issued a paper entitled “Restructuring the delivery of criminal defence services”. This contemplates a major rationalisation of criminal defence contracts.
Bar Council Kicks Off Week of Events to Promote Entry to the Bar
8 July 2010
The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, is launching a week-long programme of events aimed at promoting and enhancing better access to the profession.
Bar Council backs Clarke over Prison Reform
30 June 2010
Time is Ripe to Re-build Confidence in Zimbabwe's Justice System
29 June 2010
The Bar Council, the Bar Human Rights Committee, the Commonwealth Lawyers' Association and Avocats Sans Frontières today host the Parliamentary launch of a new report on the current state of the rule of law in Zimbabwe.
Bar Council welcomes 'fundamental look' at legal aid system
23 June 2010
Bar Council Chairman – “We’re on the precipice of change”
22 June 2010
Nicholas Green QC, the Chairman of the Bar Council, has told barristers that the profession is “on the precipice of change” in his address to the Bar Council’s Annual Remuneration Conference.
Bar Council shares experience on easing financial barriers to the professions
17 June 2010
David Pittaway QC, Chair of the Bar Council’s Training for the Bar Committee and the Neuberger Monitoring and Implementation Group, addressed the Gateways to the Professions Collaborative Forum, chaired by RIBA President Ruth Reed, on the subject of the Bar Loans Scheme, yesterday.
