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.

 

BSB regulatory proposals muddy the waters

The Bar Council is concerned new proposals will create uncertainty over compliance and responsibility

  • 2 October 2024
  • Press release

Celebrating 75 years of women silks – excellence in advocacy

Over 350 women KCs and judges joined the celebrations at the Royal Courts of Justice

  • 1 October 2024
  • Press release

Lawyers play key role in safeguarding election integrity

It is now more important than ever for the legal profession and justice system to ensure that the rules governing the integrity of elections are respected.

  • 30 September 2024
  • Press release

“Swift justice” requires realistic resourcing says Bar Council Chair

The Bar Council's Spending Review submission makes the case that investment in justice is needed for public safety and economic growth

  • 13 September 2024
  • Press release

Cutting court sitting days causing real concern

The MoJ confirms a cap on Crown Court sitting days of 105,000

  • 7 September 2024
  • Press release

Funding for justice down 22% since 2010 – new Bar Council report

Our new report analyses public spending under the last government

  • 4 September 2024
  • Press release

Bar Council responds to BSB proposals on equality rules

The Bar Council will scrutinise the proposals carefully and encourages everyone at the Bar to do so

  • 3 September 2024
  • Press release

Chair of the Bar deplores racist violence and rioting as law centres are threatened

The Bar Council stands with the Law Society in asking Government to treat the threats with the utmost seriousness

  • 6 August 2024
  • Press release

Government saves three times what it spends on early legal advice, finds new report

The Bar Council and the Access to Justice Foundation are urging the government to provide more support for the free legal advice sector at "breaking point".

  • 5 August 2024
  • Press release

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