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Bar Conference 2026
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Our annual report
Find out what we’ve been doing with and for the Bar over the past year.
Foundations of trauma-informed practice for barristers
We’ve designed a course for you to learn practical tools and tips to address the effects of trauma and distress in all practice areas.
New toolkit for chambers
Supporting chambers to tackle bullying and harassment. A comprehensive toolkit covering new measures, recommendations and reporting rules, including policy templates.
Reporting prisoner delays
Help us gather information about the late delivery of prisoners to criminal, family or youth courts.
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Guides and templates
Visit our Ethics and practice hub
Find a wide range of guides, resources, and templates on ethics and practice management for barristers and chambers
News
Bar Council urges government against "tampering" with jury trials
The government is reportedly considering a new proposal which would restrict the right to jury trial by giving judges the power to decide which cases go before a jury.
Bar Council welcomes government implementation of match-funded criminal pupillages
Match-funding criminal pupillages has been championed by the Bar Council since 2024 when it featured in its ‘Manifesto for justice’.
Bar Council criticises government criminal legal aid proposal as not backed by evidence
The Bar Council has criticised the long-awaited government proposals on criminal legal aid as “not backed by evidence” and “fundamentally unfair” in response to a Ministry of Justice consultation.
Bar Council reacts to new ICC sanctions
Independent courts and the lawyers and judges who serve them must be able to perform their duties without fear or favour.
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