Russia sanctions


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Guidance and information on the sanctions imposed by the UK on Russia.

 

In the press

Bar Council response to serious misconduct findings against Jo Sidhu KC

The tribunal delivered its findings on 9 December

  • 10 December 2024
  • Press release

Race at the Bar: time to double down on race equality work

Our new race at the Bar report reveals there has been some progress on access, retention, progression and culture. But there is much more work to do.

  • 4 December 2024
  • Press release

General Council of the Bar 2025/26 practising certificate fees and budget consultation

The General Council of the Bar has published the 2025/26 practising certificate fees and budget for consultation

  • 2 December 2024
  • News

First civil legal aid increase since 1996 long overdue

The Bar Council has welcomed the proposed additional £20 million a year for legal aid in housing and immigration

  • 29 November 2024
  • Press release

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Training and events

 

9 - 13 December

Foundation mediation training

  • Training course
  • Mediation
  • Online
16 - 20 December

Foundation mediation training

  • Training course
  • Mediation
  • in-Person, London
14 January

Work distribution and monitoring

  • Training course
  • Equality and diversity
  • Compliance
  • In-person, London
16 January

Making the most of your Pupillage Gateway application 2025: Q&A

  • Seminar
  • Pupillage
  • Pupillage Gateway
  • Online

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