Independent review of bullying and harassment at the Bar
The independent review, chaired by Baroness Harriet Harman KC, makes 36 recommendations and identifies the organisations responsible for taking them forward.
Managing harassment, bullying and inappropriate behaviour complaints
Our new training course for leaders in chambers on managing harassment, bullying and inappropriate behaviour complaints. We'll help you to understand your responsibilities for managing complaints and provide you with practical tools and templates to use straight away.
Speak for Success
Our new primary school programme uses the real-life experiences and skills of barristers to support children develop their oracy skills. Our free teacher resources are packed with engaging activities for key stage 2 pupils aged 7-11 years old.
Sustaining success – exploring reflective practice and wellbeing at the Bar
Join Barbara Mills KC, Chair of the Bar, for an evening focusing on her personal priority, wellbeing at the Bar. Delivered in part by leadership and wellbeing consultants, discover strategies to manage your wellbeing.
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Law reform essay competition is now open
Our competition is free to enter and closes on 23 October. Check out what you could win, tips for writing your essay and more detail about how to enter.
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Chambers Management Panel
Find out more about the Bar Council’s work to support barristers and chambers professionals with the effective management of chambers.
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Visit our Ethics and practice hub
Find a wide range of guides, resources, and templates on ethics and practice management for barristers and chambers
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First of its kind educational programme made with barristers to tackle stereotypes and build essential oracy skills
The Bar Council has launched a new oracy programme for 7-11 year olds to tackle career stereotypes and improve children’s listening and speaking skills.
New employment policy templates for chambers
The 12 new templates support chambers with best practice
The government has a choice - investment needed as family justice system fails vulnerable children
"These recommendations provide a roadmap to change but they will not bear the fruit which children, families and those working across the court system need to see and feel without comprehensive investment in family justice."
Independent review into bullying and harassment unveils ‘radical’ reforms to tackle ‘unsustainable situation’ at the Bar
Baroness Harriet Harman KC has set out 36 recommendations in her independent review of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar to tackle what she describes as a culture of “impunity” and “collusive bystanding”.
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