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The Bar Council represents all barristers in England and Wales.

High Holborn, London

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The Bar Council

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📣Book your ticket for Bar Conference 2024. It is the only event that brings the whole Bar together with a unique programme of expert speakers debating the big issues and providing practical advice for career development. Don't miss out: #BarConf2024

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"Activist lawyers" again? Really? Doing your job is now activism, it seems. We are wondering what an "activist Home Secretary" does. #ChangeTheRecord

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Priti Patel MP

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Today we removed people who came here via small boat. They had previously claimed asylum elsewhere and had no legal right to be in the UK. Removals continue to be frustrated by activist lawyers, but I will not let up until this route is unviable

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"The Bar Council and Law Society of England and Wales together call on the Prime Minister to stop attacks on legal professionals who are simply doing their jobs."

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The Bar Council said the attacks by Sunak and Braverman betrayed “a startling and regrettable ignorance” of the role of lawyers representing clients within the legal framework created by parliament. Reported by the @FT today -

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Sunak attacks ‘lefty lawyers’ amid criticism of small boats strategy

PM defends bill to deter Channel crossings as Braverman accused of breaching ministerial code

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Sam Townend KC, Vice Chair of the Bar Council, said the comments by the Prime Minister "are clearly an attempt to play politics with the legal profession ... and is to be deplored." Read the full quote - @RishiSunak

Bar Council reacts to PM's comments on immigration lawyers

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Rishi Sunak

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This is what we’re up against. The Labour Party, a subset of lawyers, criminal gangs - they're all on the same side, propping up a system of exploitation that profits from getting people to the UK illegally. I have a plan to stop it. Here’s how 🧵

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Nick Vineall KC, Moira Smyth KC, & @RoddyQC respond to the @Telegraph front page 'Starmer helped free dangerous prisoners' -"The idea that barristers (or advocates) should somehow be associated with the causes of those whom they represent is misconceived."

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The justice system should not be attacked for the sake of political point-scoring. We strongly condemn the use of divisive & deceptive language in a @ukhomeoffice video referring to lawyers giving legal advice as 'activist lawyers'. Read our statement:

Bar Council condemns misleading communication by government

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@briefforhire We have been advised by the Crown Office that the title Queen's Counsel (QC) changes to King's Counsel (KC) with immediate effect. The change is automatic so there are no new Letters Patent.

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Targeted attacks on individual lawyers who are simply doing their jobs applying the law of the land is completely wrong and dangerous. We & @TheLawSociety have recently been in contact with the Home Office again about our concerns. We will update the profession when we can.

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Sam Townend KC warns that it is "not appropriate to trawl through a barrister’s case history to pick out unsympathetic clients or causes that they have acted for & to hold them responsible for the outcome of a given case. That is wholly to misunderstand & misrepresent the role".

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The Bar Council strongly condemns any threat against members of the Bar simply for doing their job. Sanctioning a chambers or any legal organisation because a member has given a legal opinion in accordance with their professional obligations is an attack on the rule of law.

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A statement from the Chair of the Bar Council on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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"Shocking and troubling." Amanda Pinto QC, Chair of the Bar's reaction to the Prime Minister's comments about lawyers in his Conservative Party Conference speech today. Read her full statement:

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URGENT MEETING CALLED BY @IBAHRI : The Implications of the Internal Market Bill for the rule of law in the UK. 7 October 1800–1900. All welcome. With Lord Neuberger, Dominic Grieve QC, Joanna Cherry QC, Baroness Helena Kennedy QC. More info & registration

the Implications of the Internal Market Bill for the rule of law in the United Kingdom

A webinar presented by the International Bar Association, Oct 7, 2020, 1800-1900 BST

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Chair of the Bar's statement following Home Secretary's asylum speech: "Lawyers carry out their duty & apply the law, irrespective of political persuasion...The law, not politics, is what matters to a profession that upholds the rule of law." Full response

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Rehana Popal is the first female of Afghan descent to become a barrister in England and Wales. #law #legal #barristers #Afghan

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Former Afghan child refugee - now a top lawyer

Former child refugee Rehana Popal now helps Afghans with asylum applications.

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"The legal community is gravely concerned by the experience of Jacqueline McKenzie. No lawyer should be criticised, or made the subject of a targeted campaign, for doing their job." - Nick Vineall KC & Lubna Shuja @TheLawSociety @LawSocPresident

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Legal community gravely concerned: joint statement from the Bar Council and Law Society

Legal bodies issue joint statement in response to the Jacqueline McKenzie media reports

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'Activist blob' and 'lefty lawyer' comments by @SuellaBraverman and @RishiSunak "betray a startling and regrettable ignorance about the role of lawyers in society" says Chair of the Bar Nick Vineall KC. Read our statement:

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PM and Home Secretary attacks on lawyers betray a startling ignorance

Chair of the Bar responds to political attacks on lawyers

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Rwanda emergency law “would raise profound & important questions about the respective role of the courts & parliament in countries that subscribe to the Rule of Law." says Nick Vineall KC Chair of the Bar Council. Read full quote - #Rwanda #SupremeCourt

Rwanda emergency law - Bar Council reaction

The Bar Council expresses 'grave concern' about the Prime Minister's suggestion.

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The chair of the bar, Nick Vineall KC, said: “Lawyers represent their clients within the legal framework that parliament creates. Lawyers should not be associated with the causes of their clients" Read more here -

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Suella Braverman accused of rule breach over ‘blob of civil servants’ email

Call for ministerial code inquiry over message blaming civil servants for failure to stop Channel crossings

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Attacks on lawyers because of the character or causes of their clients are always wrong. Bar Council Chair, Sam Townend KC, calls on all political leaders to stop attacking lawyers for just doing their job. Read Sam's recent comment piece here⤵️

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Attacks on lawyers: politicians should know better

The ‘Better Call Keir’ meme published by CCHQ, and taken up in some newspapers, is just the latest in a round of lawyer-baiting that now sadly seems a regular part of pre-election tussles focussed on...

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Overwhelming support?

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Justice Secretary @RobertBuckland on @BBCr4today said there was “overwhelming support” from the legal professions for extended court opening hours. Every survey I’ve seen is virtually 100% against. Lawyers of Twiter: are YOU giving this your “overwhelming support”?

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Chair of the Bar, Amanda Pinto QC, to raise this appalling experience with HMCTS, CPS and senior judiciary and demands action. @EssexBarrister

"Appalling": Bar Council urges action over prejudiced assumptions experienced by barrister at court

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I thought I’d explain what happened today because I’m absolutely exhausted and tbh I think a light needs to be shone on this. Especially given so many people like me seem to experience the same thing.

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The Bar Council, @BarHumanRights , and @TheLawSociety have issued a joint statement urging the UK Government to evacuate and offer asylum to legal professionals in Afghanistan, with particular concern for women judges in the country. Read:

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Boris Johnson’s attack on ‘lefty human rights lawyers’ branded shocking by Bar Council

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Boris Johnson’s attack on ‘lefty human rights lawyers’ branded shocking by Bar Council

Prime minister claims criminal justice system ‘hamstrung’ by do-gooders

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Chair of the Bar: "It should not need to be said that this country is built on, and subject to, the rule of law. Undermining this vital principle will fatally puncture people’s faith in our justice system, both at home and internationally." Full statement:

Bar Council responds to government's intention to break international law

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Sir Bob Neill KC (Hon) MP

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Well, it was a straight answer to a straight question. But a very troubling one nonetheless. Even as a “contingency”, a willingness to break international law sits ill for a county that has always prided itself on upholding the rule of law.

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“The cab rank rule reflects the principle that it is for judges or juries to decide who is right and who is wrong, or who is guilty and who is not. Our job as barristers is to advise and represent. Not to judge." said Nick Vineall KC for @CounselMagazine

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Why independence is important

Our Cab Rank obligations help promote access to justice and prevent discrimination

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All this week on Twitter we'll be revealing the non-traditional journeys to the Bar of our Social Mobility Advocates, to inspire the next generation of barristers and spread the message that there is no ‘one mould’: we are all the Bar. Share your story with the hashtag #IAmTheBar

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“The Bar Council is concerned that some features of the Bill, if enacted, would run counter to normal conceptions of the rule of law" says Nick Vineall KC, chair of the Bar. Read our full reaction to the UK's Illegal Migration Bill - #lawyers #migration

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Rushed migration Bill runs counter to the rule of law, says the Bar Council

Ahead of the second reading debate, the Bar Council raising a series of concerns.

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"..it's the United Nations basic principle that lawyers should not be identified with the causes of their clients. Because if that were the case, how can you defend anybody?" @campbellclaret & @RoryStewartUK discuss political attacks on lawyers on @RestIsPolitics latest episode

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Lawyers using big words to sound clever - "if you can explain something in an easier way you have a better grasp of it," says @EssexBarrister "There's an ego bit in court & it manifests itself in complex language. Making it simple is a sign of intellect." @wigsandwords

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"Bombshell speech" by Andrew Walker QC, Chair of the Bar, warns of risks to rule of law and access to justice #BarConf @guardian

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Legal aid cuts are 'huge threat' to access to justice in UK

Bar Council chair says rule of law is at risk because of political folly and expediency

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The Sunday Times has published another joint letter from the Bar of England & Wales, @TheBarofNI & @FacultyScot responding to an article about the dossier on Keir Starmer. "Attacks based on Starmer’s former clients would be unwise, ignorant and lowering."

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UPDATE FOR BARRISTERS: Chair of the Bar, Amanda Pinto QC, has been in direct contact with Lord Chancellor, calliing for barristers to be classified as 'key workers' in order to keep justice system running when schools shutdown. Decision expected later today.

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"The cab rank rule is here to stay. It is a bedrock obligation for us as a profession – the barristers’ equivalent of the doctors’ Hippocratic oath." Chair of the Bar Nick Vineall KC has issued a statement to members following media misreporting this week

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The cab rank rule is a bedrock obligation

A statement from the Chair of the Bar Nick Vineall KC

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Solicitor General @AlexChalkChelt tells #BarCouncil : "your job requires you to make a professional nuisance to the state... that's your job and you should continue to do it." And there are "plenty of brilliant lawyers who act for the Crown."

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A statement from Nick Vineall KC, Chair of the Bar, on the cab rank rule and legal representation.

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The @UKHouseofLords will debate Retained EU Law Bill on Mon. We're deeply concerned the Bill will damage the UK's reputation for regulatory stability. There are opportunities to review #REUL but it's anti-democratic to do so without parli scrutiny

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Retained EU Law Bill will damage UK’s reputation, says Bar Council

The Bill is due to have its second reading in the House of Lords on Monday

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Daily Mail’s claim today that UK is “legal aid capital of Europe” is #FactChecked by the Bar Council. Here’s what’s really happening to legal aid in the UK @BarristerSecret

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Chair of the Bar, Amanda Pinto QC, deplores Boris Johnson's recent remarks about lawyers in a letter to the Prime Minister. View the letter here:

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We're calling on Parliament to review private prosecutions. Chair Sam Townend KC said: "Parliament should give careful consideration to introducing enhanced oversight, and possibly formal regulation, to ensure the power to prosecute is not abused." Read ⬇️

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Bar Council calls for review of private prosecution powers

The Bar Council has called on Parliament to review the safeguards around private prosecutions.

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We, @FacultyScot , @TheBarofNI + @TheBarofIreland have issued a joint statement urging national & international Bar associations to condemn China's sanctions. Full statement: @BarCouncilChair Read more in @TheScotsman : @AlexofBrown

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Scotland's advocate group demands action on Chinese sanctions and urge international action

Scotland’s advocate group has demanded action on Chinese sanctions in a joint statement with UK legal professionals.

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BBC News - Legal aid advice network 'decimated' by funding cuts

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Legal aid advice network 'decimated' by funding cuts

Legal aid advice 'deserts' emerge in England and Wales as funding cuts hit providers.

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"Pay barristers who work in the criminal courts a reasonable rate for the work they do...stop requiring them to do huge amounts of work for nothing." Chair of the Bar 2022, Mark Fenhalls QC's Inaugural Speech Watch it: Read it:

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Chair of the Bar for 2022, Mark Fenhalls QC’s Inaugural Speech

Chair of the Bar for 2022, Mark Fenhalls QC, delivers his inaugural speech at Gray’s Inn on 7 December 2021, setting out his hopes and aims for the Bar durin...

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Our advice is that no one who has tested positive for coronavirus, or has symptoms, should go to court. They should self-isolate.

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Lawyers can break new self-isolation rules to go to court

People participating in legal proceedings are exempt from new legal duty to self-isolate.

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"I was told 'black boys from the ends don't make barristers.' Those words stuck with me but...I've always enjoyed proving people wrong!" Jesse Cook, new #IAmTheBar Social Mobility Advocate, now a barrister at @PumpCourt . Read Jesse's story:

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Fresh from delivering one of the most crucial judgements of our time & probably the most well-known judge on the planet right now, guess who's speaking at this year's Bar & Young Bar Conference. She might even bring her spider #BarConf #spiderbrooch

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And we’re off. 🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏻🚶🏾‍♂️The Bar Council Team of walkers heading off on the London #legalwalk to raise awareness and funds for access to justice. Donate here:

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@SVPhillimore We have flagged this with @barstandards who have responsibility for this question. They are looking into it.

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We've just confirmed the funding of an additional #pupillage for a criminal set in London thanks to members of @4PumpCourt , and are expecting to announce a further six over the coming week.

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"Absurd" is how Derek Sweeting QC, Chair of the Bar, describes the news that a crown court is being used to film a #Netflix series while the justice system struggles @TheSun

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Crown court being used to film Netflix series while justice system stuggles

A CLOSED court is being used to film a Netflix drama – while the Ministry of Justice fork out millions on a temporary court less than half a mile away. Blackfriars Crown Court, in centr…

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Chair of Bar calls on Pres. of Poland @prezydentpl to veto law allowing ruling party to hand-pick judges. #RuleOfLaw

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Lord Judge - How do we attract people to the legal profession if the legal aid system doesn’t give them a living?

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Chair of the Bar, Amanda Pinto QC: "The role of each Law Officer is to uphold and defend the rule of law - even when it is unpopular with the Government." Read her full statement #RuleOfLaw #InternalMarketBill

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Saddened to hear the news of Sir Henry Brooke's passing. He will be remembered for his strong commitment to the rule of law and access to justice

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We are at #VigilForJustice at Ministry of Justice tonight. #TheLawIsBroken

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Delighted to announce @bmillsbarrister - joint head of @4PBFamilyLaw - has been elected as Vice Chair of the Bar Council for 2024, becoming the first specialist family practitioner for 35 yrs & first Black person to assume the role. Congratulations!

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Barbara Mills KC elected as Bar Council Vice Chair for 2024

Barbara Mills KC will become the first specialist family practitioner for 35 years and the first Black person to assume the role

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Justice Cuts: The stories behind the numbers - watch the film, read the report and sign the petition and get justice back on track

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Sign the Petition

Make legal aid available for people who cannot afford a lawyer

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6 years

Strong showing from MPs and Peers from all sides at @BarristerSecret event. #justiceabovepolitics @TheCriminalBar

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Considering a career as a barrister? Join us on 16 October at the Bar Council’s Pupillage Fair 2021, online and free of charge. Get advice from practising barristers, discuss your prospects with pupillage providers and find out how to build applications.

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Illegal Migration Bill: "it is wrong to try to remove judicial oversight & wrong to ignore obligations under the ECHR. This is a deeply flawed piece of legislation." - Nick Vineall KC, Chair of the Bar. Read more 👇

Bar Council calls on Peers to reject deeply flawed Illegal Migration Bill

The Bill will undermine access to justice and contravene fundamental principles

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"We can't complain if the public don't understand the law when we don't make the language accessible," says @BarristerSecret (communicated very clearly by @JoanneKane_ in our #barconf Book Club,

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Bar Chairman comments on the vital role of the judiciary in our democracy

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Gearing up for Pride 2018 #legalpride @CILExLawyers @TheLawSociety All are equal under the law!

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Anneka Jenns' journey involved growing up in rural India, a Catholic convent, a learning disability diagnosed in her 30s, a career change from juggling 3 jobs, to a pupillage at @cpsuk . Read her full story: #BecomingTheBar #IAmTheBar @AnnekaSinclair

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With parents arriving in the UK as refugees, growing up in temporary housing, & attending a local State school with frequent drug searches/police presence; Rabah Kherbane now practices as a barrister. Read this #IAmTheBar Social Mobility Advocate’s story

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"I spend a lot of time in court explaining to my clients what the judge is talking about," says @EssexBarrister - "It's my job to explain to the client what everything means." #barconf

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Our struggling justice system is even making the US news: Covid has exacerbated the strain on Britain’s justice system from earlier funding cuts. Case slowdowns and low pay for publicly-funded lawyers threaten the future of fair trials, reports @business

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British Courts Buckle From the Strain of Covid and Funding Cuts

Case backlogs are soaring, and public defenders are burned out.

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Happening now at #BarConf : @DavidLammy chairs a panel discussing how the Bar can use data to identify disparities and target interventions to improve diversity through a fairer distribution of work.

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We have issued a statement with @BarHumanRights condemning the Zimbabwean Magistrate’s ruling against Beatrice Mtetwa - read below:

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Bar Human Rights Committee of England & Wales

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BHRC and @thebarcouncil urgently call upon Magistrates in #Zimbabwe to revoke the decision against renowned human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa ordering her to stand down from representing her client.

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Media reports that the Bar Council has called for dozens of extra “Nightingale courts”, £55m to recruit & retain staff, and non-means-tested legal aid for all domestic abuse cases as case backlog threatens UK criminal justice system

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Case backlog threatens criminal justice system in England and Wales, say inspectors

Justice chief inspectors say delays have ‘severe implications’ for victims, witnesses and accused

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Today the Chair of the Bar and the Chair & Vice Chair of @TheCriminalBar had a constructive intro mtg with @BrandonLewis to discuss the ongoing action. All are committed to finding a resolution acceptable to all and for the future of the criminal justice system. 1/2

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Bar Council: We stand by @TheCriminalBar and criminal barristers in striving for the proper funding of the criminal justice system

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Today the Chairs of the Bar Council and @TheCriminalBar have sent a joint message to the Bar on criminal legal aid: “We continue to work together in urging the Government to engage with us to resolve the crisis in the criminal justice system.”

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Joint message from the Chairs of the Bar and the CBA: Criminal Legal Aid

The Bar Council and Criminal Bar Association have issued a joint statement on the current situation regarding reform of criminal legal aid fees

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Meet our Social Mobility Advocate: Dr Tunde Okewale MBE. Tunde’s journey took him from a Hackney council estate, to @LondonMetUni , to the Queen’s Honours List. Read Tunde’s Social Mobility profile for his full story here: #IAmTheBar

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Thanks @seanjonesqc for querying. Asking Qs is what @TimesLaw & other journalists do. We are confident the Bar will answer 'no' and send a clear message to those seeking to unmask @BarristerSecret that we don't want it.

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From a comp in Chester to @KeeleUniversity to taking a loan out for the BPTC (which was 'a gamble'), to now joint Head of Chambers at @SpireBarristers - Jacqueline Thomas QC joins our #IAmTheBar campaign. Read her story:

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#VigilForJustice #Time4Justice #TheLawIsBroken

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Meet our new Social Mobility Advocates for 2021/22. They represent the modern Bar: all came from working class or low-income households, attended state schools and non-Oxbridge universities and worked to fund their education. Read their stories: #IATB

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Bar Council announces new Social Mobility Advocates

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The Bar Council has accused Suella Braverman, the former Attorney General who is now Home Secretary, of “inappropriate and unbecoming conduct” because of the critical remarks she made about lawyers. Read Mark Fenhalls KC's full reaction - #Lawyers

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PM is attending European Political Community meeting amid hope over thawing in Northern Ireland standoff

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Chair of the Bar Council, Amanda Pinto QC, has written directly to @barstandards today, seeking answers on problems faced by students & on what's being done to ensure those who encountered difficulties during exams are treated fairly. Read her message:

Chair of the Bar Council steps in over BSB exams issues

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Writing for @TimesLaw today, Nick Vineall KC said: "Barristers regard their role as being to advise a client on the law and to represent them if they want representation. They do not judge clients - that is the job of judges or juries." Read on -

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Lawyers must feel free to act for unsavoury characters

Should lawyers decline to act for a client on the grounds that the client is morally reprehensible or probably guilty of an offence? Or should they steer clear of passing judgment on the basis that

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They've arrived. The Bar Council has received its stash of @AllRiseTheBar1 pins to show that we stand against unacceptable behaviour at the Bar. More details about the All Rise initiative here in a guest blog by @LydiaPemberton

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BREAKING NEWS from #BarCouncil - DPP @MaxHillKC announces that he is pleased to confirm that additional funding has been secured and "we can now press ahead to restore parity [of prosecution fees] with defence fees." A strong and evidence-based case was made to the Treasury.

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Bar Council to raise issue of £50k ceiling in Chancellor's support package for self-employed with the Treasury and Ministry of Justice and how it impacts on the Bar.

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See what leading women barristers have to say ahead of International Women's Day #IWD2017 #BeBoldForChange #payitforward

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Greg Hands Conservative Party chair has apologised for the email that said: “We tried to stop the small boat crossings without changing our laws. But an activist blob of left-wing lawyers, civil servants and the Labour party blocked us.”

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Simon Case: Conservative Party chair has apologised for 'activist civil servants' email

Cab sec says he takes undermining of civil service impartiality ‘incredibly seriously’ following row over comments attributed to Suella Braverman

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The #PupillageGateway is now open for applications. Good luck to all aspiring barristers. This week, we'll also be releasing our #IAmTheBar campaign spin-off series, profiling some recent & current pupils from under-represented backgrounds. Keep an eye out for #BecomingTheBar

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Applying for #pupillage can be a stressful time. As the Gateway opens for applications today, look after your mental health and wellbeing with our tailored resources, created with input from the Inns of Court and Charlie Waller Memorial Trust:

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The Bar Council's social mobility campaign #Iamthebar wins #LLA2019 Legal PR/Media Comms Award. The brains behind the campaign, Shiryn Sayani and Benjamin Burns (pictured) pick up the award for the Bar Council

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This is all the government needs to devote extra per person, per day to fix the justice system and restore law and order in England & Wales. #SmallChange

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It's the end of the day at #PupillageFair2020 . Thanks to over 1,500 aspiring barristers who took part and to the Inns of Court, SBAs, barristers, chambers and other organisations who gave time and advice to their future colleagues. See you all at next year’s Pupillage Fair.

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If you are a state-educated student in year 12 or 13 and interested in a career at the Bar, you are eligible to be involved in Bar Placement Week. Submit your application by 8 May to be considered for a placement in London, Birmingham or Bristol:

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Becoming a barrister brochure

This brochure introduces you to life as a barrister - one of the most dynamic and challenging careers available.

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Meet our new Social Mobility Advocate, Rehana Popal. From Afghanistan as a refugee, learning English, battling dyslexia, to a council estate, @CityUniLondon & then the Bar. She's now the first female practising Afghan barrister. Find out more: #IAmTheBar

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"A change to the illegal migration bill that would allow ministers to ignore the ECtHR... is unprecedented and would undoubtedly break international law." Read our joint letter with @TheLawSociety in today's @FinancialTimes (£)

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Letter: Sunak risks UK’s standing with illegal migration bill

From Lubna Shuja, President, Law Society of England and Wales and Nick Vineall KC, Chair of the Bar of England and Wales

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Delighted to present details of this exciting event - #IAmTheBar Social Mobility Advocates Rachel Spearing @serjeantsinn and Natasha Shotunde @5SAHLaw join @BarristerSecret and @crimlawuk on 5 Dec. Tweet us questions on the night or send them in advance to IBiggs @serjeantsinn .com

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Legal aid: UK's top judge says cuts caused 'serious difficulty' @BBCNews

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Legal aid: UK's top judge says cuts caused 'serious difficulty'

Lady Hale says it is 'unreasonable' to expect families in crisis to make their own arrangements without help from the state.

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Andrew Walker QC, Chair of the Bar, announces proposals for electronic ID cards to help barristers get into courts without onerous security measures. Must be piloted first #BarCouncil

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Good luck to all aspiring barristers receiving #pupillage offers through our Pupillage Gateway today!

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Chair of the Bar Council Mark Fenhalls QC will be interviewed on @BBCRadio4 the World tonight programme live at 22.00 GMT Prime Minister must stop attacks on legal professionals, say Bar Council and Law Society -

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Barristers from ethnic minority backgrounds ‘face systemic obstacles’

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Barristers from ethnic minority backgrounds ‘face systemic obstacles’

Report by Bar Council’s race working group says ethnic minority barrister are paid less and are at greater risk of bullying

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