The Bar Council
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Representing and supporting the 18,000 practising barristers in England and Wales.
www.barcouncil.org.uk
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Our new report into family legal aid has revealed the stark impact that underfunding is having on barristers and the justice outcomes for their clients.
Read the report ➡️ bit.ly/3KRsY5E
Read the thread to see what family barristers told us about how the erosion of fees has affected them ⬇️
Read the report ➡️ bit.ly/3KRsY5E
Read the thread to see what family barristers told us about how the erosion of fees has affected them ⬇️
December 11, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Our new report into family legal aid has revealed the stark impact that underfunding is having on barristers and the justice outcomes for their clients.
Read the report ➡️ bit.ly/3KRsY5E
Read the thread to see what family barristers told us about how the erosion of fees has affected them ⬇️
Read the report ➡️ bit.ly/3KRsY5E
Read the thread to see what family barristers told us about how the erosion of fees has affected them ⬇️
Our comprehensive anti-racist training is for all barristers, clerks and chambers staff.
Our Race Panel designed the course to meet the requirements in the Bar Standards Board's (BSB) anti-racist strategy.
Book your place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...
Our Race Panel designed the course to meet the requirements in the Bar Standards Board's (BSB) anti-racist strategy.
Book your place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Our comprehensive anti-racist training is for all barristers, clerks and chambers staff.
Our Race Panel designed the course to meet the requirements in the Bar Standards Board's (BSB) anti-racist strategy.
Book your place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...
Our Race Panel designed the course to meet the requirements in the Bar Standards Board's (BSB) anti-racist strategy.
Book your place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...
We have been awarded the ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification for our commitment to environmental sustainability in our operations.
Head of facilities Andy Curtis talked through the process of how the team achieved the accreditation ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MqDdOY
Head of facilities Andy Curtis talked through the process of how the team achieved the accreditation ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MqDdOY
December 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We have been awarded the ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification for our commitment to environmental sustainability in our operations.
Head of facilities Andy Curtis talked through the process of how the team achieved the accreditation ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MqDdOY
Head of facilities Andy Curtis talked through the process of how the team achieved the accreditation ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MqDdOY
Professor Cole suggests the legacy of the current administration depends on how we, the courts & civil society respond - do we step back or step forward? Cole suggests it is not possible to rely on just the courts, it also depends on citizens standing up & pushing back
@davidcole-gtown.bsky.social
@davidcole-gtown.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Professor Cole suggests the legacy of the current administration depends on how we, the courts & civil society respond - do we step back or step forward? Cole suggests it is not possible to rely on just the courts, it also depends on citizens standing up & pushing back
@davidcole-gtown.bsky.social
@davidcole-gtown.bsky.social
During the Christmas party season, we see a spike in harassment reports. If you see or experience harassment you can raise it in a number of ways:
• Record it on Talk to Spot
• Talk to a trusted person in your chambers or organisation
• Report it to the police
• Record it on Talk to Spot
• Talk to a trusted person in your chambers or organisation
• Report it to the police
December 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
During the Christmas party season, we see a spike in harassment reports. If you see or experience harassment you can raise it in a number of ways:
• Record it on Talk to Spot
• Talk to a trusted person in your chambers or organisation
• Report it to the police
• Record it on Talk to Spot
• Talk to a trusted person in your chambers or organisation
• Report it to the police
Professor David Cole highlights the courts have stood up to the Trump administration. To date around 150 injunctions have been issued by federal courts. But the rule of law cannot depend only on courts - it depends on the rest of us and civil society. @davidcole-gtown.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Professor David Cole highlights the courts have stood up to the Trump administration. To date around 150 injunctions have been issued by federal courts. But the rule of law cannot depend only on courts - it depends on the rest of us and civil society. @davidcole-gtown.bsky.social
Prof David Cole at our international rule of law lecture tonight says Trump poses a threat to the rule of law in two critical ways - the invocation of state of emergency powers and the assault on civil society institutions.
@davidcole-gtown.bsky.social
@davidcole-gtown.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Prof David Cole at our international rule of law lecture tonight says Trump poses a threat to the rule of law in two critical ways - the invocation of state of emergency powers and the assault on civil society institutions.
@davidcole-gtown.bsky.social
@davidcole-gtown.bsky.social
Chair of our International Committee Marion Smith KC welcomes colleagues to our annual international rule of law lecture and introduces our guest speaker Professor David Cole @davidcole-gtown.bsky.social at @innertemple.org.uk tonight.
December 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Chair of our International Committee Marion Smith KC welcomes colleagues to our annual international rule of law lecture and introduces our guest speaker Professor David Cole @davidcole-gtown.bsky.social at @innertemple.org.uk tonight.
Justice needs juries.
Write to your MP to oppose the restriction of jury trials.
Download the template ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pnfz4o
#JusticeNeedsJuries #WriteToYourMP
Write to your MP to oppose the restriction of jury trials.
Download the template ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pnfz4o
#JusticeNeedsJuries #WriteToYourMP
December 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Justice needs juries.
Write to your MP to oppose the restriction of jury trials.
Download the template ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pnfz4o
#JusticeNeedsJuries #WriteToYourMP
Write to your MP to oppose the restriction of jury trials.
Download the template ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pnfz4o
#JusticeNeedsJuries #WriteToYourMP
We fundamentally disagree with the government’s plan to restrict the deeply entrenched constitutional principle of a jury trial.
We do not see how restricting jury trials will have an impact on the existing backlog.
Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/446VkPP
We do not see how restricting jury trials will have an impact on the existing backlog.
Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/446VkPP
December 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We fundamentally disagree with the government’s plan to restrict the deeply entrenched constitutional principle of a jury trial.
We do not see how restricting jury trials will have an impact on the existing backlog.
Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/446VkPP
We do not see how restricting jury trials will have an impact on the existing backlog.
Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/446VkPP
Following the Harman report we know chambers are navigating what they can do to address some of the concerns laid out by the review. We’ve put together 7 steps you can take immediately to support this work in your chambers.
Read our quick guide for chambers: www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/the...
Read our quick guide for chambers: www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/the...
December 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Following the Harman report we know chambers are navigating what they can do to address some of the concerns laid out by the review. We’ve put together 7 steps you can take immediately to support this work in your chambers.
Read our quick guide for chambers: www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/the...
Read our quick guide for chambers: www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/the...
If you're looking for updates, news, events, and more, all relevant to the employed Bar, subscribe to our employed Bar newsletter. It's sent quarterly and our next edition is out next week.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
If you're looking for updates, news, events, and more, all relevant to the employed Bar, subscribe to our employed Bar newsletter. It's sent quarterly and our next edition is out next week.
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As the year draws to a close, make sure you've booked your place for the last events and training courses.
We have a few spaces left for our 'International rule of law lecture' delivered by Professor David Cole on Monday 8 December.
Book your place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...
We have a few spaces left for our 'International rule of law lecture' delivered by Professor David Cole on Monday 8 December.
Book your place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...
December 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
As the year draws to a close, make sure you've booked your place for the last events and training courses.
We have a few spaces left for our 'International rule of law lecture' delivered by Professor David Cole on Monday 8 December.
Book your place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...
We have a few spaces left for our 'International rule of law lecture' delivered by Professor David Cole on Monday 8 December.
Book your place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...
Welcome to the November wellbeing spotlight, focused on bringing you news, events, thoughts and support from across the Bar and further afield.
Read ➡️ https://bit.ly/43WdBPO?
Read ➡️ https://bit.ly/43WdBPO?
November 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Welcome to the November wellbeing spotlight, focused on bringing you news, events, thoughts and support from across the Bar and further afield.
Read ➡️ https://bit.ly/43WdBPO?
Read ➡️ https://bit.ly/43WdBPO?
We've launched a new guide and policy template to help chambers promote fair access to work. Our latest earnings data at the self-employed Bar continues to show disparities between men and women and the gap is increasing. Use our resources to take action: www.barcouncilethics.co.uk/documents/fa...
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We've launched a new guide and policy template to help chambers promote fair access to work. Our latest earnings data at the self-employed Bar continues to show disparities between men and women and the gap is increasing. Use our resources to take action: www.barcouncilethics.co.uk/documents/fa...
Neuroscientist Sasha Ondobaka sits down with former barrister Camilla Wells to talk about neurobiology, why it matters for professionals in the legal sector and how to learn to identify the signs of trauma.
Watch on the Bar Council website ➡️ bit.ly/4ihPX6p
Watch on the Bar Council website ➡️ bit.ly/4ihPX6p
November 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Neuroscientist Sasha Ondobaka sits down with former barrister Camilla Wells to talk about neurobiology, why it matters for professionals in the legal sector and how to learn to identify the signs of trauma.
Watch on the Bar Council website ➡️ bit.ly/4ihPX6p
Watch on the Bar Council website ➡️ bit.ly/4ihPX6p
In this blog, our policy analyst, Enehuwa Adagu, outlines recent case law on the use of AI by barristers and the changes that have been made to our AI guidance.
Read ➡️ https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/staying-ethical-with-ai-at-the-bar.html
Read ➡️ https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/staying-ethical-with-ai-at-the-bar.html
November 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
In this blog, our policy analyst, Enehuwa Adagu, outlines recent case law on the use of AI by barristers and the changes that have been made to our AI guidance.
Read ➡️ https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/staying-ethical-with-ai-at-the-bar.html
Read ➡️ https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/staying-ethical-with-ai-at-the-bar.html
We have updated our guidance on the use of ChatGPT, and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language model systems (LLMs), following recent case law at the High Court and the fast-paced development of the technology.
Read the guidance ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ijAv9E
Read the guidance ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ijAv9E
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We have updated our guidance on the use of ChatGPT, and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language model systems (LLMs), following recent case law at the High Court and the fast-paced development of the technology.
Read the guidance ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ijAv9E
Read the guidance ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ijAv9E
Our 'Chambers professionals update' is full of guides, events, and updates relevant to your role as a clerk, head of chambers and other chambers staff, so you can best support your chambers.
Our next newsletter is out next week.
Subscribe today: www.barcouncil.org.uk/media-campai...
Our next newsletter is out next week.
Subscribe today: www.barcouncil.org.uk/media-campai...
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our 'Chambers professionals update' is full of guides, events, and updates relevant to your role as a clerk, head of chambers and other chambers staff, so you can best support your chambers.
Our next newsletter is out next week.
Subscribe today: www.barcouncil.org.uk/media-campai...
Our next newsletter is out next week.
Subscribe today: www.barcouncil.org.uk/media-campai...
Pupils and young barristers - join us for a series of events to ensure you have everything you need in your first few years at the Bar.
We'll explore key aspects of life at the Bar to give you the confidence to build a successful practice.
Book your place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...
We'll explore key aspects of life at the Bar to give you the confidence to build a successful practice.
Book your place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...
November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Pupils and young barristers - join us for a series of events to ensure you have everything you need in your first few years at the Bar.
We'll explore key aspects of life at the Bar to give you the confidence to build a successful practice.
Book your place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...
We'll explore key aspects of life at the Bar to give you the confidence to build a successful practice.
Book your place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...