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Justice needs juries
Support our campaign and read more about our work in response to Sir Brian Leveson's review of criminal courts.
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
Our next event, Managing Your Finances, is on 12 March. Gain the confidence you need to manage your finances as a self-employed barrister. Pupil and junior barristers in their first 7 years of practice are invited to join us online for this one-hour webinar.
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.
The inaugural address of the Chair of the Bar 2026
Kirsty Brimelow KC, Chair of the Bar, delivered her inaugural address on 12 January 2026.
Officers of the Bar Council 2026
Our officers for 2026 – read about our Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Commissioner for Conduct.
System overload - a report on family legal aid
Our report has laid bare the detrimental impact family legal aid work is having on barristers as well as how underfunding affects the justice outcomes for their clients.
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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
Over 3,200 lawyers including retired judges, past and present Bar Council Chairs and a former DPP call on Prime Minister to stop jury trial proposal
More than 3,200 lawyers including a former head of the CPS, retired judges, senior barristers, solicitors and academics have urged the Prime Minister to stop the government's jury trial reforms ahead of a parliamentary debate on new legislation.
Middle East crisis - Bar Council statement
We have postponed our upcoming Dubai event and encourage lawyers affected to register with the FCDO and follow the travel advice for the country, the advice of the local authorities and the relevant British embassy or consulate.
United Arab Emirates - Bar Council statement
The Bar Council is aware that barristers are currently working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Restricting jury trials carries substantial risk and little gain – Bar Council
In response to legislation restricting the right to jury trial published today, the Bar Council has urged the government to give efficiency measures time to work rather than drain time and resource on a proposal that carries substantial risk for negligible gain.
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