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Guidance and information on the sanctions imposed by the UK on Russia.

 

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BSB Equality Rules amendments proposals are the wrong approach, warns the Bar Council

The Bar Council has published its proposed response to the Bar Standards Board’s proposed amendments to the equality rules forming part of barristers’ conduct obligations.

  • 18 November 2024
  • Press release

Independent report supports call for immediate uplift in criminal legal aid fees

The Bar Council is repeating calls for an immediate 15% uplift in criminal legal aid fees for barristers, following the publication of the first Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board report.

  • 14 November 2024
  • Press release

Budget: Welcome step for justice but still a way to go

The Bar Council has welcomed the overall settlement for justice in today’s Budget

  • 30 October 2024
  • Press release

Bar Council comments on Sentencing Review announcement

Bar Council welcomes the sentencing review announced today

  • 22 October 2024
  • Press release

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Training and events

 

21 November

Fair recruitment and selection

  • Training course
  • Equality and diversity
  • Compliance
  • Fair recruitment
  • Online
25 November

Introduction to equality and diversity

  • Training course
  • Equality and diversity
  • Introduction to equality and diversity
  • Online
26 November

International rule of law lecture 2024

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  • International
  • In person, London

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