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.
Bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar - A quick guide for chambers
Steps chambers can take straight away to address some of the immediate concerns laid out by the independent review of bullying and harassment at the Bar
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
Staying ethical with AI at the Bar
In hoping to harness the potential of AI, it is vital to understand both the practical and ethical limitations of using any generative AI tool.
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. "
Jury trials have not caused the criminal justice system crisis - Bar Council
The Bar Council has warned that curtailing the right to jury trials may result in a further lack of trust and confidence in our criminal justice system.
UAE business development visit September 2025
Natasha Khalique Specialist Family Law Barrister at Exchange Chambers reports on our business development visit to the UAE
General Council of the Bar 2026/27 practising certificate fees and budget consultation
Barristers are encouraged to respond to the consultation
Gross earnings by sex and practice area at the self-employed Bar 2025
Data on earnings at the self-employed Bar declared during authorisation to practise in 2025 by sex and practice area
‘It takes a village’: insights on pupillage and applications from a new tenant
New tenant Minahil Tariq shares her experience as a pupil and offers some advice on the process of applying for pupillage for aspiring barristers out there.
Young Bar highlights from The International Bar Association Conference 2025
This year’s programme covered discussions on the rule of law, AI, access to justice, diversity and human rights. I won’t attempt to summarise the busy schedule but I want to set out four highlights which will stay with me going forward.
Building a healthier legal culture: What LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 and the Bar Council’s Wellbeing at the Bar Report 2025 teach us
Working together to address the wellbeing challenges in our sector is fundamental to its long-term sustainability.
Pump Court Chambers - civil (20 December 2025)
£ N/A | Civil | London, Winchester, Swindon or Canterbury | start date ASAP
Pump Court Chambers - children (20 December 2025)
£ N/A | Children | London, Winchester, Swindon or Canterbury | start date ASAP
Barrister wellbeing improves but still work to do
The overall levels of wellbeing and job satisfaction of barristers continue to improve but the Chair of the Bar Council says there is still a lot of work to do.
Pump Court Chambers - employment (20 December 2025)
£ N/A | Employment | London, Hampshire, Wiltshire or Kent | start date ASAP
Wellbeing at the Bar Report 2025
Data from the Bar Council's Wellbeing at the Bar Report 2025 shows some improvements in wellbeing at the Bar.
Pump Court Chambers - family finance (20 December 2025)
£ N/A | Family Finance | London, Winchester or Canterbury | start date ASAP
Family courts central to tackling public emergency of violence against women and girls
We've set out a package of recommendations in our new policy paper