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: Chancellor's financial package must match up
Ahead of the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s expected support package for the self-employed, the Bar Council has urged the self-employed who work to keep the justice system running are factored into his plans.
Update from the Chair of the Bar: Attending court following the Prime Minister's latest announcement
Updated guidance on attending hearings
Updated guidance to the Bar from the Bar Council in the wake of new measures announced by the Prime Minister to limit the impact of Covid-19
Self-employed barristers and chambers eligible for coronavirus measures to support businesses
Bar Council secures confirmation of VAT deferred payments and Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme eligibility for the Bar
Chair of the Bar's Update: Further detail on 'key workers' during Covid-19
Chair of the Bar, Amanda Pinto QC's message on the most up to date guidance from the Government on 'key worker' status in the justice system
Bar Council: Barristers are key workers
In response to the government's announcement of the criteria of a 'key worker', the Bar Council has issued a statement.
Bar Council calls on Ministry of Justice to urgently halt jury trials
The Bar Council has issued a statement in response to the Ministry of Justice's decision to keep the courts in England and Wales operating normally.
Bar Council reaction to "fragmented" justice Budget from Chancellor
Budget 2020: Bar Council reaction
Resolution on the Rule of Law
The Bar Council has joined hands with 46 legal organisations in support of the Protection of the Rule of Law in Europe, as well as the independence of the judiciary in Poland.