Changes to rules on reporting serious misconduct
The Bar Council’s Commissioner for Conduct has agreed a new protocol with the Bar Standards Board to make reporting easier for the Bar.
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Reflective practice
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Reporting prisoner delays
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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
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Ethics culture remains strong at the Bar
The latest Bar Council survey of barristers shows that more than 8 out of 10 respondents report a very good understanding of the profession's code of conduct and ethical obligations.
Bar Council Chair returns to her Chorley primary school to teach vital oracy skills with Speak for Success
The Chair of the Bar Council taught children how to disagree agreeably as she returned to her former primary school.
The Bar Council and the Bar Standards Board agree protocol for handling reports of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment
The new protocol sets out how the Bar Council and the Bar Standards Board will work together to support people experiencing bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar.
Bar Council urges government to listen to Courts and Tribunals Bill concerns in critical new report
The Bar Council has called on the government to listen to the Justice Committee's concerns set out in its new report on the Courts and Tribunals Bill.
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Training and events
