NEWS and analysis

CourtWatch data highlights rising pressure and legal gaps in magistrates’ courts

New complaints data rules approved to improve reporting and oversight across the bar

Thousands of legal professionals call on PM to reconsider plans to restrict jury trials

The Bar Council has expressed strong opposition to proposals by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to introduce an Interest on Lawyers’ Client Account (ILCA) scheme, describing the plans as...

The Bar Council has postponed a planned event in Dubai following recent developments across the Middle East and updated travel advice issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

The Bar Council has warned that government proposals to restrict jury trials carry “substantial risk” and offer limited benefit, raising concerns about potential impacts on fairness, legal certainty and...

The Ministry of Justice and King’s Counsel Appointments (KCA) have announced the appointment of 96 new King’s Counsel (KCs), marking the latest round of senior advocacy recognitions within the...

The Bar Council of England and Wales has expressed support for legal professionals in the United States amid concerns about threats, harassment and violence affecting the profession.

The Bar Council has warned that the legal aid system is no longer sustainable after a new parliamentary report raised concerns about continuing gaps in provision and the long-term...

Kirsty Brimelow KC began her year-long term as Chair of the Bar Council on 1 January 2026, succeeding Barbara Mills KC and taking office at what the Council described...