Government must not pursue changes to jury trial under mistaken belief that radical equals effective
The Bar Council has issued an initial response to the government's package of measures announced in response to Sir Brian Leveson's review of criminal courts.
Guidance on generative AI for the Bar
Our updated guidance for barristers on ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language model systems (LLMs).
Harassment support
During the Christmas season we see a spike in harassment reports. If you see it or experience it, there is support available for you.
Trauma informed practice
Learn practical tools to address the effects of trauma and distress in all practice areas. We've designed courses for barristers, and clerks and chambers staff.
Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG)
We have set out a package of recommendations to improve the ability of the family justice system to address the root cause of VAWG through prevention and early intervention.
Our Wellbeing at the Bar Report
Data from the Bar Council's Wellbeing at the Bar Report 2025 shows some improvements in wellbeing at the Bar.
Independent review of bullying and harassment at the Bar
Following the publication of Baroness Harman's report, we've set out our action plan for implementing her 36 recommendations.
Get ready for pupillage
Applicants can now view advertisements on the Pupillage Gateway. See our checklist on how to apply.
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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Disability History Month
20 November to 20 December. We've collated resources on our Chambers' accessibility page to help you increase accessibility. View our report, audit tool, and Disability inclusion webinar recording.
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Visit our Ethics and practice hub
Find a wide range of guides, resources, and templates on ethics and practice management for barristers and chambers
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Bar Council urges government not to pursue changes to jury trial under mistaken belief that radical equals effective
The Bar Council has issued an initial response to the government's package of measures announced in response to Sir Brian Leveson's review of criminal courts. The Bar's representative body has warned that progress risks being undermined by proposals that compromise public trust and confidence in our criminal justice system through curtailing jury trials.
Bar Council and BSB establish steering group to implement Harman report
The steering group will ensure ongoing dialogue and information sharing
Bar leadership joint statement on jury trials
The Bar leaders met following the leak of a government memo on the response to Sir Brian Leveson's report
Updated guidance on generative AI for the Bar
“We recognise that the growth of AI tools in the legal sector is inevitable and occurring at a fast pace. As the guidance explains, the best-placed barristers will be those who make the efforts to understand these systems so that they can be used with control and integrity. "
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