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10 of the things the Bar Council did in October 2016

16 November 2016 - What is it the Bar Council does? Here's a glimpse of just some of the work we have done in October 2016.
Bar Council launches vulnerable witness advocacy training

14 November 2016 - Vulnerable witnesses, including children and people with learning difficulties, should not be subject to unnecessarily harsh questioning in court, according to Chairman of the Bar, Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC, who today launched a pioneering pro bono barrister training programme.
Bar Council calls on Lord Chancellor to condemn attacks on judiciary

5 November 2016 - Bar Council passes resolution calling on Lord Chancellor to condemn recent attacks on the judiciary
Bar Council: Judiciary must ensure rule of law underpins our democracy

4 November 2016 - Bar Chairman says role of the judiciary is vital in upholding rule of law in our democracy
Evidence against court fee increases is mounting, says Bar Council

4 November 2016 - Chairman of the Bar, Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC responds to analysis by the TUC of the impact of court fee increases on employment tribunals
Bar Council response to Article 50 judgment

3 November 2016 - Bar Council response to Article 50 judgment
Employed barristers point to financial security & work/life balance as reasons for going in-house

3 November 2016 - Bar Council plans more support for employed Bar
Bar Council Chairman joins David Davis for Brexit Breakfast

28 October 2016 - Chairman of the Bar, Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC today attended a roundtable on Brexit negotiations hosted by Rt Hon David Davis MP, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, with UK professional and business services leaders.