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Bar Standards Board @barstandards

We regulate the Bar in England & Wales in the public interest. If you wish to contact us, please do not tweet us but go to barstandardsboard.org.uk

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Bar Standards Board@barstandards
17 Jan 2024
To contact us, please email Contactus@barstandardsboard.org.uk or visit bit.ly/3SmB7A7 to report a concern about a barrister. Such Reports, requests for waivers & authorisations are confidential thus our policy excludes responses to messages sent via social media.

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Join us for our webinar discussing our new AI Guidance on Thursday 16 July. The event is from 5.30pm - 7.00pm and is free to attend. Sign up online: bit.ly/3PFclwB #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAppreciationDay
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🔎 Searching for a barrister? Use the Barristers' Register on our website. Find out more: bit.ly/4uhp5I3 #Barrister #Law #FindABarrister
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We have agreed a protocol with the Bar Council’s (BC) Commissioner for Conduct, which sets out how our organisations will work together to support people experiencing bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar. Find out more bit.ly/3SnPK8A
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ALT Solid purple Quote tile of BSB Chair, Professor Chris Bones with text " We are delighted to be working together with the Bar Council in driving culture change and taking actions in response to the recommendations set out in the Harman report. This agreed protocol shows how we will carry out our respective roles to help support those who need our help in making reports concerning bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar.”
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Our guidance supports you to meet your CPD obligations and demonstrate good practice. Read the guidance: bit.ly/3j4NXjf #CPD #Barristers #ProfessionalDevelopment
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As AI changes legal services, our new guidance is designed to support barristers in adopting new technologies in a way that strengthens their professional obligations. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/42KlvL5 #AI #Barristers #LegalTech
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📢 The second consultation on the proposed reforms to our enforcement regulations is now open. You have until 17 July 2026 to share your feedback on the reforms. Read more and respond: bit.ly/4ujODEB #barrister #consultation
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Our guidance supports you to meet your CPD obligations and demonstrate good practice. Read the guidance: bit.ly/3j4NXjf #CPD #Barristers #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningAtWorkWeek
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We will be walking 10km with the London Legal Support Trust on Tuesday 9 June. The London #LegalWalk supports hundreds of advice charities, ensuring those in need are able to access justice. Support our team: bit.ly/43zmq1c #AccessToJustice #LegalWalk
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You can still sign up to attend our free webinar tomorrow. Find more information and how to sign up: bit.ly/43HfM9g
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🔎 Searching for a barrister? Use the Barristers' Register on our website. Find out more: bit.ly/4uhp5I3 #Barrister #Law #FindABarrister
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Join us for our webinar discussing our new AI Guidance on Thursday 16 July. The event is from 5.30pm - 7.00pm and is free to attend. Sign up online: bit.ly/3PFclwB #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAppreciationDay
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Sign up to attend our free webinar on First-Tier Complaints on Thursday 4 June. You can find more information and sign up on our website: bit.ly/4eu0Q4O
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Sign up to attend our free webinar on First-Tier Complaints on Thursday 4 June. You can find more information and sign up on our website: bit.ly/4eu0Q4O
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Tom Doyle shares his experience practising in family law and how specialist and general continuing professional development (CPD) supports him in dealing with complex cases. Read more: bit.ly/4vm530H #CPD #Barrister #LegalExcellence
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We are expanding the panel of those who represent us at Tribunals and other hearings which are part of our processes. Successful applicants should have no record of disciplinary findings. Learn more: bit.ly/42ZmoQb #LegalJobs #Barristers
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In our Diversity at the Bar Report, we’re seeing an increase in the proportion of practising barristers who: ✅ Are female ✅ Are from minority ethnic backgrounds ✅ Have primary childcare responsibilities ✅ Are aged 55 Read the full report: bit.ly/4eAWEAG
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We will be walking 10km with the London Legal Support Trust on Tuesday 9 June. The London #LegalWalk supports hundreds of advice charities, ensuring those in need are able to access justice. Support our team: bit.ly/43zmq1c #AccessToJustice #LegalWalk
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The second consultation on the proposed reforms to our enforcement regulations is now open. You have until 17 July 2026 to share your feedback on the reforms. Read more and respond: bit.ly/4ujODEB #barrister #consultation
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We are partnering with Legal Geek on their upcoming Legal Geek Growth event on 11 June in London. Join us to discuss the safe and responsible use of AI at the Bar. There are a limited number of FREE tickets available, so sign up today. bit.ly/4tz4uiK

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📰 May 2026 Regulatory Update – Out Now Our latest Regulatory Update is now available. 🔗 Read the update: bit.ly/4v4weMG #RegulatoryUpdate #ProfessionalStandards #BSB
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