Bar Conference 2024
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New Cyber Security at the Bar training
On-demand courses – a new way to learn with the Bar Council
New guidance on generative AI for the Bar
The Bar Council has new guidance for barristers on ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language model systems (LLMs).
Chambers Management Panel
Find out more about the Bar Council’s work to support barristers and chambers professionals with the effective management of chambers.
Wellbeing matters
Featuring leaders from across the Bar, our video encourages more conversations about mental health and wellbeing
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Russia sanctions
View our statement from 25 February 2022
Guidance and information on the sanctions imposed by the UK on Russia.
In the press
BSB should revisit decision on targets for processing complaints, says Bar Council Chair
The Fieldfisher report revealed some striking deficiencies in the enforcement processes of the BSB, says Sam Townend KC.
Bar Council resists Bar regulator’s proposal to remove degree requirement for barristers in training
Chair Sam Townend KC says the Bar Council objects to the majority of the BSB’s proposed reforms because they would lower standards.
Bar Council comments on crime and family court statistics
It is disappointing that there is still no progress made on reducing the backlog in the Crown Court, said Sam Townend KC.
Non-Disclosure Agreements are “ripe for legislative change”, says Bar Council
The Bar Council welcomes the Government’s commitment to reform Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
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