Welcome to the BSB

The Bar Standards Board regulates barristers and specialised legal services businesses in England and Wales in the public interest.

For the public

For barristers

For students and pupils

For chambers

Enforcement decisions

Read about how we make enforcement decisions once reported concerns about barristers' conduct have been assessed.

Equality and diversity

Read about our work to promote equality and diversity at the Bar.

Our monthly Regulatory Updates

Read our latest Regulatory Update for the Bar and access previous months' Updates too.

                                   

Latest announcements

11 February 2025

Barrister Alan Wheetman ordered to be suspended from practice for 24 months 

Press Release
6 February 2025

Free speech and professional obligation: Striking the balance

Blog
4 February 2025

​​​​​​​The Bar Standards Board provides support to chambers with new webpage

Press Release
3 February 2025

BSB publishes its Annual Report to the Board on Bar Training and a report on Bar Training statistics

Press Release

Search the Barristers' Register

The Register is an online database which displays details of all barristers who are authorised to practise in England and Wales and who have a current practising certificate