Bar Conference 2024
The only event that brings the whole Bar together – join us for a unique conference that you won't want to miss.
A lens on justice: The move to remote justice 2020 – 2024
The Bar Council's report on remote justice.
Back the Bar
Support the Bar Council's essential work by subscribing to the Bar Representation Fee during Authorisation to Practise.
New Cyber Security at the Bar training
On-demand courses – a new way to learn with the Bar Council
New guidance on generative AI for the Bar
The Bar Council has new guidance for barristers on ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language model systems (LLMs).
Chambers Management Panel
Find out more about the Bar Council’s work to support barristers and chambers professionals with the effective management of chambers.
Wellbeing matters
Featuring leaders from across the Bar, our video encourages more conversations about mental health and wellbeing
The Bar Council
View current Bar Council committee vacancies and other opportunities
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Bar Council online support services
Russia sanctions
View our statement from 25 February 2022
Guidance and information on the sanctions imposed by the UK on Russia.
In the press
Crown Court backlog report highlights criminal justice system at point of structural failure
Reducing the Crown Court backlog of 67,573 to 53,000 by March 2025 can no longer be achieved, according to a new report by the watchdog.
Government must take responsibility for prison crisis and invest in criminal justice system, Bar Chair says
The Ministry of Justice is wrongly blaming the prison population crisis on the barristers’ strike.
Kirsty Brimelow KC elected as Bar Council Vice Chair for 2025
The criminal and international human rights practitioner will join the officer team on 1 January 2025
Bar calls for greater consistency in use of remote hearings and improvements in tech
The Bar is calling for consideration to be given to greater consistency in the use of remote hearings and further investment in court technology, following a new report.
In the press
Training and events
