Celebrating 75 years of women silks – excellence in advocacy – The Bar Council

Posted October 1st, 2024 in barristers, king's counsel, news, queen's counsel, women and tagged by sally

‘Over 350 women KCs and judges joined in celebrations at the Royal Courts of Justice to mark 75 years since women first ‘took silk’ and became King’s Counsel (KC) – an award for excellence in advocacy in the higher courts. The event, hosted in the Great Hall, was attended by the most senior and most junior KCs from across a wide range of practice areas and circuits.’

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The Bar Council, 1st October 2024

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk