Bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar - A quick guide for chambers

Steps chambers can take straight away to address some of the immediate concerns laid out by the independent review of bullying and harassment at the Bar

Bar Council and BSB establish steering group to implement Harman report

The steering group will ensure ongoing dialogue and information sharing

Bar leadership joint statement on jury trials

The Bar leaders met following the leak of a government memo on the response to Sir Brian Leveson's report

Staying ethical with AI at the Bar

In hoping to harness the potential of AI, it is vital to understand both the practical and ethical limitations of using any generative AI tool.

Updated guidance on generative AI for the Bar

“We recognise that the growth of AI tools in the legal sector is inevitable and occurring at a fast pace. As the guidance explains, the best-placed barristers will be those who make the efforts to understand these systems so that they can be used with control and integrity. "

Jury trials have not caused the criminal justice system crisis - Bar Council

The Bar Council has warned that curtailing the right to jury trials may result in a further lack of trust and confidence in our criminal justice system.

UAE business development visit September 2025

Natasha Khalique Specialist Family Law Barrister at Exchange Chambers reports on our business development visit to the UAE

General Council of the Bar 2026/27 practising certificate fees and budget consultation

Barristers are encouraged to respond to the consultation