The Bar Council strongly opposes a new equality rule from the Bar Standards Board (BSB), labelling it unlawful and potentially litigious.The BSB’s proposed rule aims to…
A barrister, Yasser Mahmood, has been disbarred after falsely claiming experience at a prestigious London chambers without completing pupillage.His misleading CV was submitted to Arden University…
Concerns have been raised about the lack of accountability for male barristers accused of bullying and harassment against women.Female barrister groups argue that the Bar Standards…
Recent data shows a decline in complaints about barristers’ social media activity. This trend includes fewer cases related to sexual harassment, reflecting broader changes in professional…
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) assures that new equality rules won’t affect the cab-rank rule.Concerns emerged over potential impact on barristers’ representation obligations.BSB Director General Mark…
A former justice minister has voiced strong opposition against the Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) proposed positive equality duty.Lord Wolfson KC, alongside Andreas Gledhill KC, argues the…
Dr Charlotte Proudman’s case against the Bar Standards Board (BSB) includes allegations of discrimination.Judge Jonathan Carroll permitted Dr Proudman to present her discrimination claims at a…
The Bar disciplinary tribunal’s secrecy is under scrutiny due to contrasting demands for transparency.Jo Sidhu KC, facing misconduct allegations, seeks privacy in tribunal hearings.Requests for media…
Concerns escalate over the BSB’s proposed duty compelling barristers to enhance equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).The initiative aims to replace the existing duty barring unlawful discrimination,…
Tensions rise as UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) plans to file complaints about the ICC prosecutor’s conduct.ICC prosecutor Karim Khan KC’s application for arrest warrants for…
