Independent review of bullying and harassment at the Bar
The independent review, chaired by Baroness Harriet Harman KC, makes 36 recommendations and identifies the organisations responsible for taking them forward.
Managing harassment, bullying and inappropriate behaviour complaints
Our new training course for leaders in chambers on managing harassment, bullying and inappropriate behaviour complaints. We'll help you to understand your responsibilities for managing complaints and provide you with practical tools and templates to use straight away.
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Law reform essay competition is now open
Our competition is free to enter and closes on 23 October. Check out what you could win, tips for writing your essay and more detail about how to enter.
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Guidance on generative AI for the Bar
Our guidance for barristers on ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language model systems (LLMs).
The inaugural address of the Chair of the Bar 2025
Barbara Mills KC, Chair of the Bar, delivered her inaugural address on 8 January 2025
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The government has a choice - investment needed as family justice system fails vulnerable children
"These recommendations provide a roadmap to change but they will not bear the fruit which children, families and those working across the court system need to see and feel without comprehensive investment in family justice."
Independent review into bullying and harassment unveils ‘radical’ reforms to tackle ‘unsustainable situation’ at the Bar
Baroness Harriet Harman KC has set out 36 recommendations in her independent review of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar to tackle what she describes as a culture of “impunity” and “collusive bystanding”.
Bar Council reacts to new Sentencing Bill
Steps have been made in the right direction but if the Government wants to meet its ambitious law and order agenda, it needs a functioning system from start to finish.
Legal Aid cyber incident – updates for the Bar
The Legal Aid Agency has been the subject of a serious cyber incident. This page provides updates for the Bar
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