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Statement on the 10,000 Black Interns programme

An update from the Bar Council in light of media coverage

  • 30 April 2026
  • News

Kent courts are ‘going in the right direction’ despite doubled backlog

Kent’s Crown Courts are ‘going in the right direction’ despite its backlog more than doubling in 10 years, the Leader of the South Eastern Circuit has said.

  • 29 April 2026
  • Press release

Government rejects first opportunity to deliver timely justice for victims through setting up rape court instead of reducing jury trials

The government has rejected calls to amend the Courts and Tribunals Bill and bring in specialist rape courts, despite it being a Labour manifesto pledge.

  • 28 April 2026
  • Press release

Claire Davies KC elected as Bar Council Vice Chair for 2027

The South Eastern Circuit Leader will join Heidi Stonecliffe KC, Lucinda Orr and Dame Maria Miller on the 2027 officer team

  • 28 April 2026
  • Press release

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