NEWS and analysis

Lord Briggs appointed next Supreme Court President
Lord Briggs will succeed Lord Reed when he retires from the role in January 2027

Government launches £1.5 million criminal pupillage scheme
Government-backed scheme will provide matched funding for criminal pupillages across England and Wales

Bar Council says criminal legal aid proposal is not backed by...
Bar Council urges 6% increases to guilty plea and daily attendance fees

Bar Council raises ICC sanctions concerns over rule of law
Bar Council says sanctions against ICC officials risk undermining judicial independence

Bar Council AGM 2026 confirmed as resolution deadline approaches
The Bar Council AGM 2026 will take place on 12 September, with resolutions closing on 17 August

Bar Council urges government to abandon jury trial cuts for good
Bar Council says investment, not fewer jury trials, is the answer to court delays

Bar Council calls for prisoner delivery reform over court delay concerns
Bar Council urges greater transparency after reporting widespread prisoner delivery delays

Bar Council unveils busy international engagement programme for 2026
Bar Council outlines international visits, conferences and events planned for the remainder of 2026

Barrister John David Hunter suspended for three months over misconduct
Tribunal found three misconduct charges proved after CPD failures and false declaration

Bar Council and senior judiciary sign agreement to tackle bullying and...
New agreement sets out how the Commissioner for Conduct will work with the judiciary

Bar Council strikes new pact with senior judiciary over bullying and...
New agreement strengthens cooperation on tackling bullying and harassment across courts

BSB Appoints Jacqui Adams as new Vice-Chair of Independent Decision-making Body
Jacqui Adams appointed Vice-Chair of the BSB's Independent Decision-making Body

Stephen Lue lands Barrister of the Year finalist spot at Resolution...
Garden Court Chambers celebrates Stephen Lue's Barrister of the Year shortlist at the Resolution Awards 2026

Sian Huckett to lead Fountain Court as Senior Clerk in planned...
Sian Huckett will become Senior Clerk as Fountain Court confirms 2027 clerking appointments