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,…
