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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.
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Joint statement of the Four Bars on jury trials in Scotland
The Faculty of Advocates, Bar Council of England and Wales, Bar of Ireland and Bar of Northern Ireland (the Four Bars) have issued a joint statement on the proposed removal of juries for rape and other serious sexual offence trials in Scotland.
Mind the early gender earnings gap at the Bar – new research from the Bar Council
New analysis on the earnings gap between men and women at the self-employed Bar
Justice at the polls: Bar Conference is back asking ‘what next for justice’?
Bar Conference is back after a break with a programme tackling the big issues
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.
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