NEWS and analysis
BSB confirms ongoing misconduct investigations linked to Horizon scandal
The Bar Standards Board has confirmed that it is progressing multiple investigations linked to
42BR Barristers expands family law team with 4 Brick Court transfer
42BR Barristers has confirmed that practitioners from4 Brick Court will join its family law group in summer
BSB report shows rising diversity but continued gaps in senior representation
The Bar Standards Board has published its latest Annual Diversity at the Bar report, highlighting
Bar Council backs AI use but warns witness statements must stay...
The Bar Council has stated that existing professional standards are sufficient to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in legal
Harrow Crown Court reopens amid clash over jury trial reforms
Barristers have welcomed the reopening of Harrow Crown Court, describing it as a practical step
Founder of Starmer’s chambers calls jury-trial curbs ‘worse than the disease’
The founder of Doughty Street Chambers, where Keir Starmer previously practised as a barrister
Juries, legal aid, and children’s justice at Forefront for new Bar...
Kirsty Brimelow KC sets her priorities for 2026, focusing on protecting jury trials, securing legal aid
Bar Standards Board seeks new members amid crucial Reform Programme
Board members will play a vital role in shaping the future of the legal profession as it faces rapid changes
Magistrates’ courts ‘high risk’ as backlog soars to record 379,437 cases
The bar council has warned that government proposals to shift more cases into magistrates’ courts
UK barrister disbarred after tribunal finds serious misconduct linked to Canada
An independent disciplinary tribunal has ordered the disbarment of barrister Jonathan Lee Black-Branch
BSB signals major overhaul of enforcement rules with faster case progression...
BSB confirms enforcement reforms to improve transparency, speed, and witness protection
Essex Court Chambers adds rising barrister Edward Gilmore to its ranks
Essex Court Chambers has announced that barrister Edward Gilmore has joined as a tenant, marking a new
Barristers warn jury trial limits risk justice as court backlog tops...
Senior barristers have urged the government to proceed with plans for specialist courts dealing with sexual offences
Bar Council backs court expansion but warns jury trial cuts risk...
The Bar Council has welcomed government plans to allow criminal courts to operate at maximum capacity