The rise of surveillance during protests: a threat to fair trial rights
There are dangers posed to fundamental rights by the growing use of surveillance evidence in criminal proceedings.
Dissociation and re-engagement – experiences of an employed barrister
Simon Regis CBE explores why some employed barristers may feel little affinity to the Bar Council and other Bar-based stakeholders when in employed practice.
Global meeting of the Women's Forum - giving gumption!
Tana Adkin KC's guest blog on the global forum and achieving justice and equality for women
Cyber security awareness month: Why cyber risk management?
To mark cyber security awareness month, Lindsay Hill, CEO of cyber security company Mitigo, discusses cyber risk management and why chambers need a proactive strategy
Bar Placement Scheme 2024: "The Bar - people for people" by Jasmine Sohl
Blog winner for the North, Jasmine Sohl, explores what she experienced during the Bar Placement Scheme and how it has inspired her to pursue a career at the Bar.
A Week in Legal London, by the California Lawyers Association
This guest blog provides an insight into the CLA and their annual Week in Legal London.
Justice delayed and denied – Bar Council calls for urgent action in election manifesto
The 'Manifesto for justice 2024' calls for justice to be seen as a vital public service
Bar calls for greater consistency in use of remote hearings and improvements in tech
The Bar is calling for consideration to be given to greater consistency in the use of remote hearings and further investment in court technology, following a new report.
Dispelling myths about transferring to different parts of the Bar
Barrister Charlotte Pope-Williams answers some of the most frequently asked questions about transferring between different forms of practice at the Bar.
International Bar Association’s Annual Conference, Paris 2023: key highlights and takeaways
The annual International Bar Association’s (IBA) Conference, held this year in Paris from 29 October to 3 November, is the leading conference for legal professionals. This blog explores key highlights and takeaways from the week.
East Africa Business Development Visit 2023: ‘The Bar can collaborate on international legal projects in all areas of law’
Barrister Hammad Baig discusses the Bar Council’s East Africa visit, where the message was spread that “the Bar is equipped with the skills to collaborate on international legal projects in all areas of law whether it be arbitration, tax or international contractual disputes”.
Chair of the Bar calls for change to timing of Call in future-gazing speech
Nick Vineall KC delivered a wide-ranging speech on The Bar of 2043 at Inner Temple Hall
Code as law: Human lawyers and specialist legal AI
Abigail Bright reflects on the 2023 Annual Law Reform Lecture
150 years of the Technology and Construction Court
Sam Townend KC, Vice Chair of the Bar, highlights the history of the Court on this special occasion.
Bar Council reacts to courts and justice announcements
Reaction to the announcement on Nightingale courts and speech by the Shadow Secretary of State for Justice
What are the key industry trends for chambers for 2023?
On Thursday 24 November we have an in-person event at the Bar Council HQ focused on industry trends and financially sustainable chambers.
The work of the Bar Council by Malcolm Cree - Justice Week 2022
Malcolm Cree CBE, the Chief Executive Officer of the Bar Council, highlights what the organisation has achieved in the last two years.
New data reveals decline in access to justice
The Bar Council is calling for more funding for the justice system as it launches new data on access to justice in England and Wales.
‘One in six’ young barristers want to quit amid heavy workloads and burnout fears, report suggests
The Life at the Young Bar report presents a snapshot of life at the Young Bar in 2021.