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.
For more information about any press release, call the External Relations & Communications team on 020 7092 8175.
Rwanda Bill likely to give rise to legal challenges
The Bar Council says the Bill contains striking provisions
- 6 December 2023
- Press release
Bar Council response to Bar Standards Board's Annual Report on Bar Training
The Bar Council has welcomed the Bar Standards Board's Annual Report on Bar Training.
- 6 December 2023
- Press release
General Council of the Bar 2024/25 Practising Certificate Fees and Budget consultation
The General Council of the Bar has published the 2024/25 Practising Certificate Fee (PCF) and budget for consultation.
- 30 November 2023
- Press release
Bar Council welcomes fixed recoverable costs uprating in 2024
The Lord Chancellor is also considering regular inflation increases
- 20 November 2023
- Press release
Rwanda emergency law - Bar Council reaction
The Bar Council expresses 'grave concern' about the Prime Minister's suggestion.
- 15 November 2023
- Press release
Bar Council reaction to the King’s Speech
The Bar Council has called for urgent additional funding for the justice system.
- 7 November 2023
- Press release
Chambers encouraged to analyse earnings data to understand disparities and ensure equal access to work
The Bar Council has published a new earnings report and toolkit
- 1 November 2023
- Press release
Fee increase for pre-recorded cross examination welcome but further review needed
The Ministry of Justice has announced an increase to barrister fees for pre-recorded cross examination cases
- 25 October 2023
- Press release
Clock Chambers (no deadline)
This busy set, based in Wolverhampton, seeks a probationary tenant with an interest in criminal and family work.
- 5 December 2023
- Probationary tenancy vacancy
23ES Chambers (no deadline)
23ES Chambers is seeking to recruit a probationary tenant to join their busy Business & Property team, based in Manchester.
- 30 November 2023
- Probationary tenancy vacancy
Bar Council response to LSB consultation on first-tier complaints November 2023
Our response to the Legal Services Board’s Consultation on First-tier complaints – draft section 112 Requirements, Guidance and policy statement for approved regulators under the Legal Services Act 2007.
- 30 November 2023
- Consultations
Bar Council response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on Reforming Fees in the United Kingdom Supreme Court
Our response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on Reforming Fees in the United Kingdom Supreme Court.
- 30 November 2023
- Consultations
The 10,000 Black Interns (10KBI) Programme: ‘A unique platform to break through barriers’
The 10,000 Interns Foundation provides paid internships for Black students and graduates through the 10,000 Black Interns (10KBI) Programme. The exposure to life at the Bar from an array of perspectives has proven to be invaluable to interns. Here, some of 2023’s interns share their thoughts and reflections on their experiences.
- 29 November 2023
- Blog
Pupillage at the Employed Bar: Citibank
An interview with Sharon Blackman OBE, Head of FX Legal at Citi and Corinna McClune, Citi's Sanctions, AML and Anti-Bribery Counsel and Senior Vice President.
- 29 November 2023
- Blog
Reading Borough Council - Child Care (deadline Tuesday 12 December 2023)
Reading Borough Council welcomes applications from candidates to join their in-house advocacy team, which has recently acquired AETO status.
- 28 November 2023
- Probationary tenancy vacancy
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