This essential online briefing gave a summary of the key points contained in the recent CLAR report. You can also hear responses from the Chairs of the Criminal Bar Association, the Bar Council and the Bar Council's Young Barristers' Committee, and find out about the consultation process.
Watch the briefing recording
Programme
17:15-17:20
Introduction – Derek Sweeting QC
17:20-17:50
Executive Summary of the CLAR report – Neil Hawes QC and Jo Cecil
17:50-18:00
Criminal Bar Association response – Jo Sidhu QC, Chair of the Criminal Bar Association
18:00-18:10
Bar Council response – Mark Fenhalls QC, Chair Elect of the Bar Council
18:10-18:20
The Bar Council's Young Barristers’ Committee (YBC) response – Joanne Kane, Chair of the YBC
18:20-18:30
Consultation Process Summary – TBC
18:30-18:45
Q&A – chaired by Derek Sweeting QC
The Annual Chambers Management package
This training session is available as part of the Bar Council's Annual Chambers Membership package. Chambers membership gives you access to a range of training and support throughout the year, chosen to suit your needs. Find out more about the package.
In-chambers training
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Throughout the training, there will be references to various Bar Council guidance or external documents which are included as a hyperlink within the attendee workbook.