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Nominations are now open. This is your chance to recognise colleagues for their outstanding work and for making a valuable contribution to the profession.
Justice needs juries
Support our campaign and read more about our work in response to Sir Brian Leveson's review of criminal courts.
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First Commissioner for Conduct
Dame Maria Miller DBE becomes the first Bar Council Commissioner for Conduct following an independent review of bullying and harassment at the Bar.
Thriving in your first years of practice events
In your early years of practice you may be faced with challenging ethical scenarios. Join us for an interactive session exploring common ethical dilemmas faced by young barristers.
Speak for Success
Our new primary school programme uses the real-life experiences and skills of barristers to support children develop their oracy skills. Our free teacher resources are packed with engaging activities for key stage 2 pupils aged 7-11 years old.
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Guides and templates
Visit our Ethics and practice hub
Find a wide range of guides, resources, and templates on ethics and practice management for barristers and chambers
News
Barristers welcome Harrow Crown Court’s reopening as an example of how to cut court backlogs
Barristers have welcomed the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) announcement that Harrow Crown Court has reopened after nearly three years.
Bar Council responds to LSB projects and LeO budget announcements
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has said that more must be done to strengthen ethics, it has capped the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) budget and the LSB Public Bodies Review call for evidence by the MoJ has now closed.
Jury proposals “a cure worse than the disease” – Geoffrey Robertson KC, founding head of Doughty Street Chambers
The distinguished silk writes that the government has overlooked the constitutional importance of trial by jury
Pupils positive about pupillage with incidents of bullying and harassment falling but disabled and second six pupils more negative, survey finds
The Bar Council’s annual pupil survey found 83% had an overall positive pupillage experience while more than half (56%) described it as ‘very positive’.
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Training and events
