Many would leave family legal aid ‘in a heartbeat’ – new Bar Council report
Researchers spoke to 100 family barristers and found that many want to leave publicly funded family work as fees are worth about half their 1996 value.
Andrew Walker QC becomes Chair of the Bar
New Chair to lead the Bar Council in 2018
Bar Council extends a hand of support to colleagues across the Atlantic
For this year's Day of the Endangered Lawyer the country focus is threats to the profession in the United States
PLANS TO EXTEND COURT ROOM SITTINGS A BLOW FOR WOMEN AT THE BAR
Parent barristers, especially women, will be disadvantaged by HMCTS proposals for Courts to start earlier and finish later, the Bar Council has said adding that the plans do not take account of rules that self-employed barristers must follow when organising their work.
Reflections on key Black figures in Britain’s history
A guest blog by First Tier Tribunal Judge Munonyedi for Black History Month
Palaces of Justice or just places?
Philip Stott writes about his experience working as a barrister in the crumbling criminal court estate in London and the need for sustained investment.
Bar Council reaction to the King’s speech 2026
Bar Council reaction to draft legislation announced in the King's speech including the Courts and Tribunals Bill, Immigration and Asylum Bill, and the European Partnership Bill.
First proposed increase to civil legal aid in 30 years welcome, but much more needed to rebuild the sector
The Bar Council's consultation highlights that the proposed increase falls far behind inflation and more will be needed.