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Children can’t wait for family court delays – Bar Council responds to NAO report

We're calling for greater investment in the family justice system

  • 21 May 2025
  • Press release

Legal Aid Agency cyber incident – update for the Bar

The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the Legal Aid Agency has been the subject of a serious cyber incident. This is an update on the situation for the Bar.

  • 20 May 2025
  • News

Top judges, barristers and solicitors race 10km to raise money for the London Legal Support Trust

The Bar v the Bench race is back for another year, this time with solicitors entering the fray.

  • 19 May 2025
  • Press release

Heidi Stonecliffe KC elected as Bar Council Vice Chair for 2026

Heidi Stonecliffe KC is the first employed barrister elected to the role

  • 19 May 2025
  • Press release

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Training and events

 

21 May

Public access sharpener

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  • Public access
  • Public access sharpener
  • Online
21 May

APPG public event: improving the functioning of the criminal courts

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  • Criminal justice system
  • Court backlog
  • Court reform
  • Criminal Barristers
  • Online
2 - 6 June

Foundation mediation training

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  • Mediation
  • In person, Newcastle
4 June

Fair recruitment and selection

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  • Equality and diversity
  • Compliance
  • Fair recruitment
  • In person, London

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