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a. To formulate policy for approval by the BSB by the BSB on all matters relating to the setting of standards for:

    i. Entry to the Bar;
    ii. Education and training for the barristers, including CPD;

b. In conjunction with the Qualifications Committee, to keep under review and propose changes to the Consolidated Regulations and any regulations replacing them in respect of entry and training;

c. To supervise the development of effective processes and procedures for monitoring standards in relation to:

    i. Entry to the profession;
    ii. Provision and the quality of education and training for the profession including  the validation of courses of training and of organisations offering training, advocacy training and CPD;

d. To issue guidance on the interpretation of rules and regulations;

e. To liaise, where appropriate, with the Law Society, the Inns' Council or any other body on the monitoring of standards of courses or provision;

f. To liaise and consult with the other regulatory committees, the Inns' Council and the judges as appropriate in exercising its functions;

g. To undertake such other tasks as the BSB may from time to time require;

h. To report annually to the BSB on its work.