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Russia sanctions
View our statement from 25 February 2022
Guidance and information on the sanctions imposed by the UK on Russia.
In the press
Justice at the polls: Bar Conference is back asking ‘what next for justice’?
Bar Conference is back after a break with a programme tackling the big issues
BSB should revisit decision on targets for processing complaints, says Bar Council Chair
The Fieldfisher report revealed some striking deficiencies in the enforcement processes of the BSB, says Sam Townend KC.
Bar Council resists Bar regulator’s proposal to remove degree requirement for barristers in training
Chair Sam Townend KC says the Bar Council objects to the majority of the BSB’s proposed reforms because they would lower standards.
Bar Council comments on crime and family court statistics
It is disappointing that there is still no progress made on reducing the backlog in the Crown Court, said Sam Townend KC.
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