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.
Bar Council: “Racism should not be tolerated at the Bar"
Chair of the Bar warns that offensive comments can harm the Bar's reputation
Bar Council responds to Queen's Speech
Barristers say plans to 'restore balance of power' are lacking evidence.
Four Bars statement on the administration of justice post-pandemic
The Bars of the UK and Ireland issue a joint statement on remote vs. in-person delivery of justice post-pandemic.
Bar Council backs Charter for Black Talent
Initiative aims to increase the number of talented Black professionals in senior positions in the financial and professional services sectors in the UK
Bar Council responds to new sexual misconduct sanctions plans for barristers
Bar Council urges the Bar to respond to BTAS consultation on sanctions guidance
Bar Council comments on Domestic Abuse Bill receiving Royal Assent
The Bar Council calls it 'disappointing' that the Government has ignored our call to make non means tested legal aid available in all domestic abuse cases.
Statement of the Four Bars on PRC Government sanctions against barristers
The four professional bodies of barristers and advocates of the United Kingdom and Ireland are united in their condemnation of the sanctions announced by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) government against barrister members of the legal profession and their “immediate families”.
‘Census' for barristers due to launch to help shape profession's priorities
Barristers in England and Wales will be invited to play their part in shaping the way their representative body, the Bar Council, supports the profession’s needs by completing a survey about their working lives
Bar Council says new Lords report shows "neglected and diminished" justice system
The Bar Council responds to new report on Covid-19 and the courts
Bar Council response to sanctions by Chinese government
Chair of the Bar Derek Sweeting QC comments on news of sanctions .
Bar Council steps in over inconsistent harassment sanctions regime
The Bar Council writes to BSB and BTAS over ongoing issues with investigations and sanctions in harassment cases