Coronavirus update


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Updates, statements and information on the coronavirus crisis

 

In the press

Joint statement on jury trials, court capacity and dealing with the backlog

  • 3 July 2020
  • Press release

New research reveals full impact of Covid-19 restrictions on the self-employed Bar

Government support for the self-employed haven't worked

  • 1 July 2020
  • Press release

Bar Council responds to courts investment announcement

  • 30 June 2020
  • Press release

Bar Council responds to the Ministry of Justice's latest criminal statistics

  • 25 June 2020
  • Press release

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New online training and events

 

13 - 17 July

Foundation mediation training

  • Training course
  • Mediation
  • The Bar Council, London
16 July

Advanced equality and diversity

  • Training course
  • Equality and diversity
  • Online
6 August

Fair recruitment and selection

  • Training course
  • Equality and diversity
  • Compliance
  • Online
10 - 11 August

Public Access for barristers

  • Training course
  • Public access
  • Online

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