SLAPP: A question of definition?
The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition is calling for legal reforms to protect the public interest
Employed Bar Awards shortlist announced with new award added
Employed barristers from the BBC, the CPS, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, APPEAL and many more are among this year’s nominees.
Lord Chief Justice valedictory address by Samuel Townend KC, 26 July 2023
Read Samuel Townend KC's speech at the celebratory event to thank the Lord Chief Justice, The Right Honourable Lord Burnett of Maldon for his service.
Law Reform Essay Competition: Here's why I think you should enter
John-Paul Swoboda, a former runner-up in the competition, says he found the experience 'challenging and rewarding'
10 of the things the Bar Council did in October 2016
What is it the Bar Council does? Here's a glimpse of just some of the work we have done in October 2016.
Barristers call for radical rethink on ‘tough’ sentencing
Bar Council's submission to the Gauke review on sentencing sets out new ideas
There is no place at the Bar for misogynist and bullying behaviour
The Chair of the Bar responds to the Counsel cover story 'Speaking Up'
Are judges enemies of the people?
Citizenship classes to tackle thorny question
Bar Placement Scheme Blog Competition 2021 – Highly Commended: A Virtual Journey into 5 Essex Court by Shreya Tanna
Read Shreya Tanna's highly commended blog entry about their virtual placement at 5 Essex Court
The 10,000 Black Interns (10KBI) Programme: ‘A unique platform to break through barriers’
The 10,000 Interns Foundation provides paid internships for Black students and graduates through the 10,000 Black Interns (10KBI) Programme. The exposure to life at the Bar from an array of perspectives has proven to be invaluable to interns. Here, some of 2023’s interns share their thoughts and reflections on their experiences.