“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has responded to the Government’s Triennial Review of the Legal Services Board (LSB) and called for it to be actively discouraged by the Government from extending its remit beyond that envisaged by Parliament.”
The Bar Council, 2nd April 2012
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Related link: Full consultation response (PDF
“The sight of privileged barristers cross-examining some of society’s worst-off as they stand in the dock has long disquieted the legal profession. So a number of social mobility initiatives have been created with the aim of luring those from less well-off backgrounds into the profession.”
The Guardian, 29th March 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Agreement on a joint scheme to assure the quality of criminal advocacy has been reached by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), Bar Standards Board (BSB) and ILEX Professional Standards (IPS).”
Bar Standards Board, 23rd March 2012
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
“A controversial new scheme for criminal barristers that could see QCs paid the same as leading juniors is a step closer to coming into effect after being approved by a trio of legal regulators.”
Legal Week, 26th March 2012
Source: www.legalweek.com
“Contrary to popular perception, the bar is not such a bad place for mothers. Or so says Rebecca Sabben-Clare of 7KBW, one of 88 barristers to be made up in the latest silk round.”
The Lawyer, 26th March 2012
Source: www.thelawyer.com
“The Employed Barristers’ Committee (EBC) of the Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, hosts its annual conference in London tomorrow, entitled “A Week in the Life of an Employed Barrister”. This year’s conference will focus on the effect of the changing legal and regulatory landscape on the day-to-day work of an employed barrister, and will include a keynote address by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC.”
The Bar Council, 20th March 2012
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
“Update for the profession: the Chairman of the Bar Council has written to the Chief Executive and Business Planning Associate at the Legal Services Board (LSB) to offer the Bar’s view on the proposed New Contractual terms and the LSB’s Draft Strategic and Business Plan 2012-15 respectively.”
The Bar Council, 15th March 2012
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
“A major step will be taken in the delivery of the research-based segment of the Legal Education & Training Review (LETR) now that the a key discussion paper and headline findings from the draft Literature Review have been revealed.”
Bar Standards Board, 13th March 2012
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
Related link: Discussion Paper 01/2012 (PDF)
“Proposals to allow barristers with less than three years’ experience to accept work directly from the public without supervision are ‘an abdication of regulatory risk,’ according to the Law Society.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 14th March 2012
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“A former Middle Temple barrister has been struck off by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) for concocting a web of ‘tortuous deceit’ over a ‘phantom’ £1m payout to his client.”
The Lawyer, 12th March 2012
Source: www.thelawyer.com
“The Bar Council has launched a new, online Parental Support Hub to enhance its offering to barrister parents. The Hub provides the latest information, advice and support for barristers seeking to combine employed or self-employed practice with parenthood or primary carer responsibilities. It includes information on the rights afforded to parents and carers, taxes and benefits and the work of the Bar Council and Inns of Court in this area.”
The Bar Council, 12th March 2012
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
“A barrister likely to become Britain’s next judge at the controversial European Court of Human Rights has defended the radical cleric Abu Qatada on several occasions. ”
Daily Telegraph, 10th March 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The Inner Temple has launched a work experience scheme to encourage social mobility and diversity at the Bar.”
Legal Week, 12th March 2012
Source: www.legalweek.com
Related link: Pegasus Access Scheme
“Controversy about the use of judicial evaluation in a new scheme to assess the quality of advocates has escalated, with solicitors’ bodies warning that the scheme could become a means to protect barristers.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 8th March 2012
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“We [Bar Standards Board], along with the Bar Council, have today launched Barrister Connect, a new system to enable barristers to renew their practising certificates online.”
Bar Standards Board, 5th March 2012
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
“As Peers prepare for the start of the Report Stage of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill next Monday, the Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has welcomed the limited concessions announced yesterday, whilst calling on the Government to take heed of the overwhelming evidence and weight of opinion against many of its reforms.”
The Bar Council, 2nd March 2012
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
“The Bar Standards Board, the lead regulator for courtroom advocates in England and Wales, has called on fellow regulators to join with it in pressing ahead with an innovative scheme to maintain and improve standards of advocacy.”
Bar Standards Board, 2nd March 2012
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org
“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, and the Law Society, which represents solicitors in England and Wales, will today launch the inaugural Russo-British lawyer exchange programme at a reception held at the Law Society offices.”
The Bar Council, 14th February 2012
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
“A Manchester barrister who stole more than £70,000 from his chambers has been jailed for three years.”
BBC News, 10th February 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Shereener Browne, winner of the 2010 Sidney Elland Goldsmith Bar Pro Bono award addressed Lincoln’s Inn Hall on the growing importance of Pro Bono work.”
Garden Court Chambers Blog, 8th February 2012
Source: www.gclaw.wordpress.com
