Last year, we launched our Anti-Racist Strategy  2024-2027, which set an internal commitment to anti-racism in how we operate with our people. Following progress, we have launched our Year 2 Action Plan and progress report which continues to drive this work. Read the report here bit.ly/4lSTc4p

BSB roadmap to becoming a barrister.

Well done to all the #students who received their results last week. If you aspire to be a #barrister, we have useful information on our website: bit.ly/3UCgSjt. Our Bar Training Statistics by Provider Report also provides useful insight: bit.ly/4l4gseY

Proposed Revisions to the Enforcement Regulations Consultation The consultation represents an opportunity for attendees to help shape the future of regulation at the Bar. In this session, BSB representatives will: • Outline the key proposals for consultation. • Explain the context and rationale behind the changes. • Share how you can submit your views. • Answer your initial questions in a live Q&A. We want to hear from barristers, chambers, and all those with an interest in upholding high standards at the Bar and protecting the public interest. Your contribution matters, please help to influence the next phase of regulatory development. For queries on the consultation itself, please email: enforcementregs@barstandardsboard.org.uk

Please watch our #webinar on proposed revisions to our #Enforcement Regulations bit.ly/46CmErn and respond to our #consultation by 15 October: bit.ly/3kMtVcB

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Bar Standards Board publishes Annual Report on #BarTraining Statistics by Provider. Read more on our website: bit.ly/4l4gseY

Proposed Revisions to the Enforcement Regulations Consultation The consultation represents an opportunity for attendees to help shape the future of regulation at the Bar. In this session, BSB representatives will: • Outline the key proposals for consultation. • Explain the context and rationale behind the changes. • Share how you can submit your views. • Answer your initial questions in a live Q&A. We want to hear from barristers, chambers, and all those with an interest in upholding high standards at the Bar and protecting the public interest. Your contribution matters, please help to influence the next phase of regulatory development. For queries on the consultation itself, please email: enforcementregs@barstandardsboard.org.uk

Watch our webinar on proposed revisions to the BSB Enforcement Regulations bit.ly/46CmErn and please respond to our #consultation by 15 October: bit.ly/3kMtVcB

"I am delighted to have been appointed as the new Chair of the Bar Standards Board and I’m looking forward to helping the organisation to regulate the Bar in the public interest. As the Bar Standards Board prepares its strategy for the rest of the decade it is a good time to join and to understand the challenges and the opportunities for the profession.”

Today we have announced that Professor Christopher Bones will succeed Kathryn Stone OBE as our new Chair in September. Christopher has shared a message in response to his appointment. Read more in our press release: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/resources/pr...

Please watch our new animation for #barristers practising in #youthcourt proceedings. It will support your understanding of our Youth Proceedings Competences and their importance in specialist youth proceedings practice: youtube.com/watch?v=dhAi... #YouthCourtBarristers

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#Barristers, the July issue of the Regulatory Update is out now: barstandardsboard.org.uk/for-barriste...

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Please respond to our #consultation on first-tier complaints handling by 6 August: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/news-publica.... #BarStandardsBoard #Consultation

Consumer focused regulation: Two years on - Legal Services Consumer Panel In June 2023, we published our report on Consumer Focused Regulation in Legal Services. We’ve since been working closely with the legal services regulators to encourage them to adopt the best practice...

The Legal Services Consumer Panel has published a blog about our work targeting legal consumers. Read the post on their website: www.legalservicesconsumerpanel.org.uk/blog/consume.... #legalconsumers #accesstojustice

After the end of #PrideMonth and ahead of this weekend’s #PrideInLondon, we reflect on the significance and meaning of #Pride. Read our full statement: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/resources/bs...

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Bar Standards Board launches consultation to make its enforcement process more efficient and effective, enhancing transparency and reinforcing fairness. Read more: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/resources/ba...

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Bar Standards Board report shows persistent income gaps by gender and ethnicity at the Bar: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/resources/ba...

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Kathryn Stone OBE

On 25 June our Chair Kathryn Stone OBE gave her farewell speech, with an introduction by our Barrister Board Member Professor Leslie Thomas KC. Read Kathryn's speech: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/resources/ka...

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We are #recruiting a Governance Team Assistant. Please apply by 1 July: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/about-us/wor...

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Barrister Jonathan Gwyn Mendus Edwards ordered to be suspended from practice for six months. Read more on our website: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/resources/ba...

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Henry Fingerhut

The BSB's Policy Manager Henry Fingerhut is presenting now at Legal Geek’s Legal Geek Growth. #Lawtech #LegalGeek

Richard Parnham, BSB Regulation Policy Manager

Richard Parnham, BSB Regulation Policy Manager

Richard Parnham, BSB Regulation Policy Manager, explains more about our report: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/static/370d1.... #Lawtech

Jemma Armstrong, Researcher, Spinnaker

Jemma Armstrong, Researcher, Spinnaker is presenting key findings from our Tech at the Bar research: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/static/370d1... #Lawtech #LegalGeek

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BSB at Legal Geek Workshop

The BSB is at Legal Geek's Legal Geek Growth event today discussing ‘Tech at the Bar: Capturing new opportunities for innovation’. Read more on our website: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/resources/pr.... #Lawtech #LegalGeek

Bar Standards Board Law Tech at the Bar Launch Event YouTube video by Bar Standards Board

#Barristers, if you have not yet seen the recording of our #LawTech at the Bar launch event you can watch it online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_jy....

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Please respond to our #consultation on first-tier complaints handling by 6 August: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/news-publica.... #BarStandardsBoard #Consultation

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We are #recruiting a Policy Manager. Visit our website by 11 June to apply: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/about-us/wor....

If you want to know more about the regulatory expectations of a #barrister, please visit our website: lnkd.in/eFQfFBc3.

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We are #recruiting Operational Support Assistants (2 x 12 Month FTC); please apply by 28 May: bit.ly/3a7ygnl.

Becoming a barrister: an overview Learn all about becoming a barrister and the different components of Bar training including information for transferring lawyers.

If you want to become a #barrister, please visit our website for useful information: bit.ly/3UCgSjt.

Information about barristers Here, you can read all about barristers including why they play such a vital role in the administration of justice.

If you want to know more about the role of a #barrister, please visit our website: bit.ly/38Wtl9T.

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Our #TechAtTheBar event has now ended! It was recorded so please look out for the video on our website and social media channels.

Thank you to all of our speakers and attendees for your participation at this evening's #TechAtTheBar event!

BSB Director General Mark Neale and Panel.

Our Q and A session is being followed by networking to understand use of #techattheBar and #accesstojustice.