Leveson's Review of Criminal Courts
Our position, our work, key articles about the review and how to write to your MP.
Our Christmas office hours
Our office will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday 23 December 2025 and will reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January. We won’t be answering calls or responding to emails during this time.
Guidance on generative AI for the Bar
Our updated guidance for barristers on ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language model systems (LLMs).
Disability History Month
20 November to 20 December. We've collated resources on our Chambers' accessibility page to help you increase accessibility. View our report, audit tool, and Disability inclusion webinar recording.
Harassment support
During the Christmas season we see a spike in harassment reports. If you see it or experience it, there is support available for you.
Trauma informed practice
Learn practical tools to address the effects of trauma and distress in all practice areas. We've designed courses for barristers, and clerks and chambers staff.
Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG)
We have set out a package of recommendations to improve the ability of the family justice system to address the root cause of VAWG through prevention and early intervention.
Our Wellbeing at the Bar Report
Data from the Bar Council's Wellbeing at the Bar Report 2025 shows some improvements in wellbeing at the Bar.
Independent review of bullying and harassment at the Bar
Following the publication of Baroness Harman's report, we've set out our action plan for implementing her 36 recommendations.
Get ready for pupillage
Applicants can now view advertisements on the Pupillage Gateway. See our checklist on how to apply.
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.
Bar Representation Fee
With your support we can do more to champion access to justice and give the Bar a stronger voice. Subscribe and get exclusive money-saving benefits
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Bar Council online support services
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
Many would leave family legal aid ‘in a heartbeat’ – new Bar Council report
Researchers spoke to 100 family barristers and found that many want to leave publicly funded family work as fees are worth about half their 1996 value.
Bar Council announces new Chief Executive to join in March 2026
Jim Morris CB DSO will take over from Malcolm Cree CBE in March 2026
Bar Council awarded for commitment to environmental responsibility
The Bar Council has been awarded the ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification for our commitment to environmental sustainability in its operations.
Bar leaders’ statement on government’s response to Leveson’s Review of Criminal Courts
The Bar leaders have issued a joint statement in response to the news the government plans to curtail the right to jury trials.
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Training and events
