BSB unveils plan to shape the barristers of tomorrow – Bar Standards Board
“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today launched its Business Plan for 2008.”
Bar Standards Board, 12th November 2007
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
Category: barristers
Legal Opinion: Is the training of barristers fit for purpose? – The Independent
“Learning the law is only part of what it takes to qualify as a barrister. Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, considers a forthcoming review of the system for training the modern advocate.”
The Independent, 7th November 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BSB review of Bar Vocational Course – Bar Standards Board
“The BSB has launched a root and branch review of the Bar Vocational Course (BVC).”
Bar Standards Board, 2nd November 2007
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
Quality, quality, quality: the crucial challenge for the survival of the Bar – The Times
Posted October 30th, 2007 in barristers, news by sally
“Bar Conference 2007: the British have never been willing to compromise on justice, writes Geoffrey Vos, QC. We must serve the public in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.”
The Times, 29th October 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
From fat cats to human rights: how the Bar is changing – The Times
Posted October 30th, 2007 in barristers, special report by sally
“What is the public image of a barrister? Wigs, courts and fat fees? Rumpole of the Bailey or Kavanagh, QC? People tend not to think public service, human rights, access to justice – far less, the export of legal services. But this is equally the reality of the Bar today. And it’s a message that the profession’s leaders want to drive home when 500 of the rank and file meet this Saturday for their annual conference in London.”
The Times, 30th October 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Fraudulent emails involving chambers or members of chambers – The Bar Council
“The Bar Council has received many recent reports of fraudulent emails naming individual barristers acting in certain financial proceedings.”
The Bar Council, 16th October 2007
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
New Bar Quality Panel ‘Will Raise Standards’ – Vos – The Bar Council
“A new advisory panel being launched by the Bar Council today will help maintain the Bar’s reputation for excellence in legal advice and representation, it said.”
The Bar Council, 15th October 2007
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Equality and diversity action plan consultation – Bar Standards Board
“The BSB has launched a consultation on its proposed Equality and Diversity Action Plan.”
Bar Standards Board, 8th October 2007
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
New graduated fees guidance – Bar Council
“The Bar Council has issued a new guidance on criminal graduated fees.”
Bar Council, 5th October 2007
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Vos calls for end to barristers’ hourly billing – Legal Week
“Legal aid barristers should stop billing by the hour and move towards fixed fees, Bar Council chairman Geoffrey Vos stated in his speech at the Conservative Party Conference yesterday (2 October).”
Legal Week, 3rd October 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
Was Diana’s death part of a secret plot? – The Times
Posted October 3rd, 2007 in barristers, special report by sally
“Human rights champion and bike-riding vegetarian Michael Mansfield talks about being an anti-establishment QC.”
The Times, 2nd October 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Vos lays out Vision for Future of Justice – Bar Council
“Chairman of the Bar Council, Geoffrey Vos QC will today outline his vision for the future of justice, calling for the Bar to work alongside Government as part of the public service system.”
Bar Council, 2nd October 2007
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has criticised government plans to introduce a ‘potentially costly’ quality assurance scheme for publicly-funded criminal defence work – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has criticised government plans to introduce a ‘potentially costly’ quality assurance scheme for publicly-funded criminal defence work.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 27th September 2007
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
BC Bar Standards Board Voices Doubts Over Government’s Plans For Quality Assurance in Criminal Defence Work – The Bar Council
“The Board agreed its response to the Ministry of Justice and the Legal Services Commission’s June consultation paper at its meeting last week.”
The Bar Council, 26th September 2007
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Barristers facing disciplinary action to be named online – The Times
“Barristers facing disciplinary charges will for the first time have the details published on a website, it was announced yesterday.”
The Times, 26th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Vos calls for greater access to the profession – Bar Council
Posted September 25th, 2007 in barristers, press releases by sally
“Chairman of the Bar Council, Geoffrey Vos QC has called for greater access to the Bar and has encouraged politicians to continue to recognise the importance of social mobility.”
Bar Council, 24th September 2007
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Bar Standards Board ups pay-outs for consumers whose complaints about barristers are upheld – Bar Standards Board
“Consumers can now get us much as £15,000 in compensation if their barrister lets them down. The increase in the compensation limit for ‘inadequate professional services’, up from £5,000, was approved by the independent Bar Standards Board at its meeting yesterday.”
Bar Standards Board, 24th September 2007
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
BSB ups compensation levels – The Lawyer
“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has increased the amount of compensation consumers can get when barristers provide inadequate services, from £5,000 to £15,000.”
The Lawyer, 24th September 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
BSB voices doubts over government’s plans for quality assurance in criminal defence work – Bar Standards Board
Posted September 24th, 2007 in barristers, press releases by sally
“The Bar Standards Board, which regulates 14,000 barristers in England and Wales, has expressed its reservations about plans to introduce a quality assurance scheme for criminal defence work.”
Bar Standards Board, 20th September 2007
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
Barrister jailed for trying to frame man with fake e-mail – The Times
Posted September 20th, 2007 in barristers, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by sally
“A TV and radio producer who retrained as a barrister became the first member of his profession yesterday to be jailed for perverting the course of justice.”
The Times, 20th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
