First Commissioner for Conduct
Dame Maria Miller DBE becomes the first Bar Council Commissioner for Conduct following an independent review of bullying and harassment at the Bar.
The inaugural address of the Chair of the Bar 2026
Kirsty Brimelow KC, Chair of the Bar, delivered her inaugural address on 12 January 2026.
Thriving in your first years of practice events
Our next event is Starting your practising period as a pupil barrister on 3 March. We'll guide you through what to expect as you transition from first to second six.
Leveson's Review of Criminal Courts
Read more about our position, our work, key articles about the review and how you can support our campaign Justice needs juries.
Officers of the Bar Council 2026
Our officers for 2026 – read about our Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Commissioner for Conduct.
System overload - a report on family legal aid
Our report has laid bare the detrimental impact family legal aid work is having on barristers as well as how underfunding affects the justice outcomes for their clients.
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.
Bar Representation Fee
With your support we can do more to champion access to justice and give the Bar a stronger voice. Subscribe and get exclusive money-saving benefits
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Bar Council online support services
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
Leveson report: Address systemic criminal court inefficiency and stop wasting time on restricting jury trials
Sir Brian Leveson has published Part 2 of his independent review of the criminal courts
Barristers make clear justice needs juries during MP court visits across England and Wales
MPs visited courts across the country to meet with barristers to discuss the issues affecting the criminal justice system and why restricting the right to jury trial will not solve the issue.
Bar Council extends a hand of support to colleagues across the Atlantic
For this year's Day of the Endangered Lawyer the country focus is threats to the profession in the United States
Chair of the Bar congratulates new King’s Counsel
Kirsty Brimelow KC sends her warmest congratulations to the 96 successful applicants
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Training and events
