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BSB statement on public access top-up training deadline

24 September 2015

An update about Public Access Top-Up Training: Due to last minute demand the deadline has been extended to 4 November

New board members for the Bar Standards Board, the regulator is proud to announce

02 September 2015

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today announced the appointment of three new board members. The new board members are: Judith Farbey QC; Naomi Ellenbogen QC; and Aidan Christie QC.

The BSB publishes Annual Report for 2014-15

31 July 2015

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has now published its 2014-2015 Annual Report which outlines the significant progress it has made towards its strategic aims.

Disbarments now the most common outcome at Disciplinary Tribunal hearings

24 July 2015

For the first time, disbarment was the most common sanction imposed by Tribunal panels with 13 barristers being disbarred in 2014-15, according to the BSB's Enforcement Annual Report published today.

Regulator consults on what could be the most sweeping reforms to Bar training in a generation; keen to seek views from all

10 July 2015

Future barristers may be able to achieve their career aspirations by a number of different, more flexible pathways if some of the approaches being considered by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) are implemented.

Bar regulator consults on reforms to the disciplinary tribunal system

07 July 2015

In an open consultation, launched today, the bar regulator is seeking views on proposals to reform the disciplinary tribunal system.

Bar Tribunal arrangements nearing completion

26 June 2015

The first quarterly report for 2015 into the implementation of the 77 required recommendations contained in Browne Review shows that more than 90% of actions have been completed.

BSB statement on the QASA Supreme Court judgment

24 June 2015

BSB statement on today’s QASA Supreme Court judgment

Immigration barrister Michael Wainwright has been disbarred, confirms bar regulator

24 June 2015

Acting dishonestly towards a client has led to former immigration barrister Michael William Wainwright being disbarred with effect from today. This follows a finding by the Bar Tribunals and Adjudication Service (BTAS) that Mr Wainwright’s conduct lead to the client’s mother-in-law being deported.

Barristers best placed to chart their own CPD course, says Bar regulator

03 June 2015

Members of the Bar should be encouraged to take ownership of their own professional learning and development, the Bar Standards Board (BSB) has said.