Sian Huckett to lead Fountain Court as Senior Clerk in planned leadership change

Sian Huckett will become Senior Clerk as Fountain Court confirms 2027 clerking appointments

Lord Briggs appointed next Supreme...

Lord Briggs will succeed Lord Reed when he retires from the role in January 2027

Government launches £1.5 million criminal...

Government-backed scheme will provide matched funding for criminal pupillages across England and Wales

Bar Council says criminal legal...

Bar Council urges 6% increases to guilty plea and daily attendance fees

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Bar Council AGM 2026 confirmed...

The Bar Council AGM 2026 will take place on 12 September, with resolutions closing on 17 August

Bar Council urges government to...

Bar Council says investment, not fewer jury trials, is the answer to court delays

Bar Council calls for prisoner...

Bar Council urges greater transparency after reporting widespread prisoner delivery delays

Bar Council unveils busy international...

Bar Council outlines international visits, conferences and events planned for the remainder of 2026

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