Ratifying the Luxembourg Treaty
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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.
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.
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News
Bar Council urges government to listen to Courts and Tribunals Bill concerns in critical new report
The Bar Council has called on the government to listen to the Justice Committee's concerns set out in its new report on the Courts and Tribunals Bill.
Bar leaders welcome government consultation on the rights of unmarried couples
Bar leaders have welcomed a government consultation on the rights of unmarried couples.
New Judicial and Legal Diversity Board must address slow progress
The new board, co-chaired by the Lady Chief Justice and Lord Chancellor, has met for the first time
Bar Council welcomes the Bar Standards Board’s AI guidance
The Bar Council has welcomed the publication of the Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technologies.
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