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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
Government rejects first opportunity to deliver timely justice for victims through setting up rape court instead of reducing jury trials
The government has rejected calls to amend the Courts and Tribunals Bill and bring in specialist rape courts, despite it being a Labour manifesto pledge.
Claire Davies KC elected as Bar Council Vice Chair for 2027
The South Eastern Circuit Leader will join Heidi Stonecliffe KC, Lucinda Orr and Dame Maria Miller on the 2027 officer team
Barristers’ professional standards are robust enough for AI use, Bar Council says
The Bar Council has published its response to the Civil Justice Council’s consultation on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) when preparing court documents.
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.
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