Press releases
Find all the latest major announcements, breaking news, press releases and commentary from the Bar Council on issues affecting the barristers' profession, justice and the rule of law.
The purpose of the Bar Council's press releases are to represent and promote the Bar nationally as well as globally, bring its voice to the public domain and defend the rule of law.
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Bar Council responds to announcement on courts and Temporary Operating Arrangements
Chair of the Bar, Derek Sweeting QC, calls for long-term investment and highlights the impact of a longer court day.
Bar Council responds to new BSB report on retention at the Bar
Chair of the Bar comments on new findings around female and ethnic minority barristers.
Bar Council responds to introduction of Judicial Review and Courts Bill
The Chair of the Bar says governments and public bodies must be effectively held to account by the public via the courts.
Bar Council: More to be done on judicial diversity
The Bar Council responds to new statistics on diversity in the judiciary
Cyber attack warning for chambers
The Bar Council is ramping up efforts to help barristers guard against the surge in cyber attacks
Court Covid restrictions: Update from Chair of the Bar and Circuit Leaders
Important update from Bar leaders on how courts will operate safely from 19 July
Bar Council warns of "persistent pandemic gap" in pupillages
Bar Council responds to BSB statistical report on BPTC student
New figures show court backlog going the wrong way, says Bar Council
Bar Council responds to latest statistics which show criminal court backlog is increasing
Bar Council says the Bar must have confidence in sanctions against sexual harassment
Bar Council urges BTAS to look again at some of its proposals for dealing with sexual harassment at the Bar
Bar Council warns of risks with moving to smaller juries
Bar Council says long-term investment, not reduced jury sizes is what the criminal justice system requires
Bar Council and Commonwealth Lawyers Association joint statement on China sanctions
The CLA and the Bar Council jointly call upon the Government of the People’s Republic of China to review and withdraw the sanctions imposed on legal practitioners.
Bar Council responds to the Government's Rape Review
The investigation and prosecution of allegations of rape has been crying out for reform, says Bar Council Chair Derek Sweeting QC.