BSB to push ahead with reform to ‘standard of proof’ applied in disciplinary proceedings
In recent weeks, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has granted permission for the Bar Standards Board (BSB) to push ahead…
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Newly-qualified Barristers need more support from their superiors, BSB says
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has called for changes to the ways in which newly-qualified Barristers are trained and supported….
Barristers strike in hope for changes to AGFS scheme
In April, more than 50 Barristers’ chambers began refusing to take on any new defence work in response to a…
Price transparency plans criticised by Bar Council
New regulatory plans geared towards improving price transparency among Barristers have been heavily criticised by the Bar Council. The organisation…
BSB’s move to address advocacy standards overlooks “low pay” issues
A controversial plan unveiled by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) which would require compulsory registration of all youth court advocates…
New consultation opened into future of Barrister training
At the beginning of October, the Bar Standards Board (BSB) opened a brand new consultation into a number of aspects…